This whole blog started for a few reasons. As much as I love a good story, my memory isn’t what it used to be and this was going to be my way of capturing and documenting the stories and moments of my life. For a while, it always seemed like I was doing or preparing to do something on my bucket list. This list is a living document. I’ve added new ideas and experiences that have caught my attention.
So It Begins
All my bags are packed, (I think) I’m ready to go…Singing that song is how I woke up my roommate this morning at 4:15am to drive me to the airport. (Best roomie ever–for taking me to the airport, and not hitting me for singing.) I, myself, woke up after my second of five alarms went off at 4:05am after an hour of sleep, with the lights on, because I was terrified that I wouldn’t wake up. Anyone else have that fear or just me? Today was the day. I was starting the long journey to Lesvos to volunteer at the refugee camps.
365 Days of Funemployment
I've officially been unemployed, or funemployed as I like to call it, for a year now. I still pinch myself because I can't believe this is my life. The life...
A Weird Spot
I have three blog posts in the queue--one on food (borscht and hummus), one on local night life (including our first silent disco experience) and one on boat sitting (which...
The Flight That Changed My Life
Nearly 26 hours after leaving my house in Portland, I arrived in Tel Aviv. Here I am, 12 hours after landing, finally going to bed. (I couldn't stay awake long...
Taking a Leap of Faith to Travel
A few weeks ago, I sent a friend who is chartering boats in the Caribbean an email to ask where he was going to be in April/May so I could...
The Language I Want to Learn Next
I was out on a date this one time and in typical Sejal fashion, I started posing random questions to get to know the guy a little better. So I...
Future Travel Dreams, Pinned.
I can spend hours on Pinterest pinning creative DIY projects to do one day, trendy styles to try for a night out, delicious kitchen experiments to concoct, and my favorite,...
Future Travels = Happy Thoughts
Every time I travel, it's surreal. Yes, I'm there. Yes, I know I'm there. But somehow, it always feels like a dream. It usually isn't until after the trip that...
The Power of the Internet
I recently blogged about how technology and the internet and this whole notion of being connected can lead to loneliness--and I support that--but I'm also amazed by the power of...