Get Out (And Do Something).

It’s so easy to come up with grand ideas. One summer, ten years ago or so, my cousins and I came up with a wonderful roadtrip idea. We wanted to circle around the States and touch on some of the Canadian provinces. Hours were spent carefully marking out the route on the map. The only … Continue reading

The Epiphanies of Travel

Do you ever get that tingly feeling in your stomach as your plane begins to taxi down the runway? It’s a mix between anticipation and fear; it comes when you are going on an adventure rather than coming back from one. At least for me, that’s when the malady strikes the most. The tingly feeling … Continue reading

One Year!

I first saw this sign a year ago. Quite a bit has happened since then. Many miles – 10,000 on my car + 25,000ish on my frequent flyer program. Family dynamics have changed drastically. Work has been crazy but fun. I joined a church. Scorpions don’t scare me as much as they used to. I’ve … Continue reading

Even More Ways To Add Adventure To Your Life

Surround yourself with interesting people. Realize that all people are interesting if you ask them the right questions. So summon up your inner Barbara Walters! Doodle. Encourage others to take risks. Believe in yourself. Believe in your future. Believe in the One who holds your future. Give yourself the grace to learn. Take up the … Continue reading

101 Ways To Add Adventure To Your Life {Part Two}

So on Wednesday, I gave you fifty tried-and-true ways to spice up your life. Here’s another 51. There will be more tomorrow. I don’t think anyone has any excuse for being bored. Adventures are like fires. You need something to ignite the flame before it catches and spreads all over. Get dressed up. Buy ridiculous glasses that … Continue reading