The Different Facets of Happiness The tour of Thailand I am on now is different than the last times I have been here. Looking with the eyes of retirement and the next chapter of my life. I get asked the question “Why do you want to move to Thailand?” a … Read More
What life is… fear, rage, desire, and love … to stop feeling these emotions and to stop wanting to feel them… Is death. Take all of these feelings, and everything that matters to you, and fight for it! -Sun Bak, Sense8 When I travel, I prefer to live with, … Read More
The topic of “What the universe put in front of us/you/me” has been occupying some space in my head recently. My thoughts have been unclear about how to write about it and my thoughts still aren’t cohesive. Maybe that is the point with this particular topic? It’s one of the … Read More
When I’ve opened up and reveal my deepest insecurities and speak the truth I feel extremely vulnerable And to protect my heart, I may show up as judgmental, self-protected, critical and full of fear If I can recognize that within myself I hopefully will see it as a sign and … Read More
If you are looking for some happy go lucky piece of writing from me here about my travels, then I would invite you to move along. This topic I am going to attempt to write about was a surprise and a harsh realization for me. This learning was accompanied by … Read More
It was unfortunate that I felt I had to leave Ecuador last minute. I believe it was a good decision as things have gotten worse. When I travel, I typically give myself a little time to research and investigate the next place I am considering traveling to. In this circumstance, … Read More
Since I was going to be in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru I wanted to make sure I made it to the Galapagos National Park. I’ve heard such wonderful things about the Galapagos. I will admit that I got a little concerned about all the rules and regulations that could “stifle” … Read More
A question that was posed to me recently and has kept spinning around in my head was “What does it mean to be home”? When my mother said to me as a child “don’t be home to late”, I knew where my head was to lay at night but wasn’t … Read More
Well, well, well… it’s been a long while since I’ve written anything… not sure how to use this blog/website after being back from Asia for a year. I’ve been inspired by going back into the classroom during these times of covid by a really great group of students I … Read More
I’m not really sure about this piece of writing and putting it on my blog. There are people in my family who think this is a private family matter and information should never leave the mouths of family members to the ears of anyone outside the family like this. I … Read More