Virginia: the place I spent my formative years until I left in 1989 (or was it ’90?). Although I couldn’t wait to leave, looking back, I’m glad I grew up there. A place rich in history and no end of […]
Category: USA
A Little Taste of Home
We had the opportunity to take a short trip over to Hastings and finally experience some American BBQ along with a chili and chili dog eating contest. Bareknuckle BBQ was serving up some food as well which I’ve been looking forward […]
California….FINALLY
I took a little trip back to the states for a month and finally got to see California for the first time. I stayed with my BFF in Pebble Beach so I was living the good life! They recently purchased […]
Thanksgiving in New Zealand
I was looking forward to having an actual turkey this Thanksgiving after two years without one. It’s usually been Chinese food (sort of like ‘A Christmas Story’ movie) or pizza. But this year, it would be different. Weeks ahead of […]
Two Years and Counting
I remember like it was yesterday. I sat on the front porch that night looking at the stars, knowing there was nothing inside of my house except the bags I packed to take on the plane. I had accomplished everything […]
It Was SO Hot In Arizona…
HOW HOT WAS IT??? It’s so hot, even BUILDINGS catch on fire! I drove past this Kia dealership earlier today where one apparently broke out (having a fire sale maybe??? sorry…) earlier that morning. The workers were sitting outside under a […]
Don’t Say, “But it’s a dry heat!”
Forecast: Hot. Damn hot. Tempe, Arizona in June. 106+ everyday. No sign of letting up. I feel like I’m living inside of a 1500 watt hairdryer. I didn’t think I could even find a reason to do a blog entry […]