A fair amount of the charges on my credit cards have historically been experiences, or purchases because I misjudged a pay period and came up short near the end of … Continue reading Traveling on a Budget (That’s a First!)
The other day I overheard someone talking about their absolute favorite place in the world. I love this question. I feel like someone’s answer reveals a lot about them and … Continue reading Photo Tour of My Favorite Place in the World. Salò, Italy.
Goals. Long term, short term, any term. I love them. I set them all the time, and I get a smile on my face every time I cross one off … Continue reading New Year, No Goals?
As I mentioned in my last post, I was getting off the grid for the weekend in a cabin out in Southwest Wisconsin, and it was exactly what I needed. … Continue reading Simply Perfect
I have been back from my Greece trip for more than a week now, and there are different things that have risen to the top in terms of impact. 1 … Continue reading Greek Reflections – What Insights I Took Home With Me.
Today is my sixth and final day in Naxos, Greece. It took me this long to digest this place and decide how I wanted to depict it in my blog. … Continue reading My Week in Naxos – Not What I Expected
This is the first time in my marathoning / distance running life that I didn’t train for a race I was signed up for. I make no excuses – I … Continue reading Athens Marathon Race Report – The Good and the Bad
Tonight is marathon eve, and the end of my second full day here in Athens. Here are some of the highlights so far! 1 – The views of the ruins … Continue reading My First Two Days in Athens
It wasn’t until a couple months ago that I realized you could leave an airport on a layover. I had read a few people’s accounts of the ease in which … Continue reading Amsterdam Layover Adventure
11 months ago I had a thought. ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to go to Greece and run the Athens Marathon?’ Um, YES that would be cool! I reached out to … Continue reading On the Brink of Adventure!
Leaving It Better Than I Found It. 