We are in a day and age of incredible possibility. All of the old, ordinary options still exist, but the internet has opened up so many new alternatives. Given the plethora of choices, there’s no excuse to settle for something that doesn't make you happy. Take travel, for instance. Traditionally, non-camping travelers stayed at hotels or motels. Personally, I’m not a huge Continue Reading
3 Lessons Learned By an Analytical Person in a Touchy-Feely World
I am a very analytical person. In some people’s words, I think too much. When I look at a problem or task, I see infinite possibilities. Each path is no better or worse than any other until proven otherwise. I am not satisfied with the “recommended” solution. Even with anecdotal evidence, I yearn to try multiple options. I’m curious. I just want to see what happens. I Continue Reading
The Shocking Truth about Derailed Plans
I had my Florida Keys trip planned out perfectly. We were going to dive the three largest wrecks in the Keys: the Vandenberg, the Spiegel Grove, and the Duane. I really looked forward to our planned trip. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate with my plans. Our plans derailed on our first day in the Keys. We timed our drive down to Key West so that we could catch Continue Reading
From Seasick to Seas the Day
I must have been a fish in a previous life. If not a fish, then at least something aquatic. I love the water, and never get seasick. I just returned from a week trip to the Florida Keys. While there, I stayed on a houseboat and spent the majority of my time scuba diving. True, I did spend multiple hours a day on dry land, but those hours were outnumbered by the ones spent Continue Reading
The Graceful Way to Weather Bumps in the Road
If I had to pick one word to describe my first downhill ski day of the season, I would pick “bumpy.” Perfectly groomed corduroy greeted me, even though I arrived midday. The frozen grooves in the snow had withstood earlier skiers without breaking down one bit. You see, the temperatures had roller-coastered throughout the week. The day before had been 40 degrees and rainy. Continue Reading
