This is a post by David Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand! We’ve been here for a few days and we’re finally getting comfortable with this city. Yesterday we went to a Thai cooking class and learned to make some traditional Thai dishes. The cooking school was called Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School and they were … More Thai Cooking Class
This is a post by David Singapore is our first stop outside the US and we’ve really enjoyed it. We are here for a total of four days, leaving this evening. Here are a few things to know about Singapore: It’s really hot here. Really hot. Singapore is an island. It is a city, state, … More Singapore
Monday, January 23, 9:00am PST Leave Jon and Steph’s apt in San Fran for airport Tuesday, January 24, 1:13am PST We’ve been on the plane for just over 13 hours. So far we’ve played some progressive rummy (I won), watched Puss in Boots, ate lunch, chopped fruit (David is the master ninja), watched Harry Potter … More Aeroplane transit
Sam: This is it. Frodo: This is what? Sam: If I take one more step, it’ll be the farthest away from home I’ve ever been. Frodo: Come on, Sam. Remember what Bilbo used to say: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your … More Stepping onto the Road
I have added cake decorating to my “want to learn/do during my sabbatical” list! Below is the cake that I made (with assistance from David & his mom) for my birthday – I know, you’re not supposed to make your own birthday cake, but I wanted the chance to learn some cake decorating skills! There … More Something New!
Goals Met: Volunteer 3x: I lost track of how many times I volunteered, which was great! I became a semi-regular volunteer with the Livable Streets Alliance, supporting the development of a built environment friendly to all users. I also volunteered with Bikes Not Bombs, the Charles River Clean Up, Cradles to Crayons, and the Mass … More Reflection/Review of my 2011 Goals
I don’t believe in New Year resolutions. You only think about them and try during the first half of January. I mean really, who really says, in August, “oh, I can’t eat that, my resolution was to lose weight”. Even just the name implies that you’ll really only think about it around New Years. Instead, … More Setting (New) Year Goals
The news is here! One of my top reasons for taking a sabbatical was so that I could have more flexibility with my time and be able to travel. At the start of the New Year, we move home to our parents’ for 3 weeks before we head to South East Asia for over two … More Travel!
Some thoughts on life, and breaking out of the box, from Steve Jobs. I always get the feeling that most people don’t actually think about and actively live their life – considering each decision as a choice rather than a given. I feel like most of us just do what you’re “supposed to” – … More Ponder & Reflect
A few months ago I made a post about all of the great things I have had the opportunity to do since leaving my job and having a lot of freedom and flexibility with my scheduling and what I do with myself. This blessing has continued, so I’d like to make another list of great … More The Good Life: Pt II
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