Month: September 2013

• September 16, 2013

  The American Dream…of sorts

  American Dream Things have been pretty busy, and the time is flying by. I had meant to write a lot more, but by the time I got back to the house and ate, I was too tired to think about anything else. I’m remembering something…something awesome. Sitting in the back of a pickup truck, wearing […]
• September 6, 2013

  Canoeing and Adjusting

  I’m pretty good with jet lag. Being young helps a lot, and slipping into a normal routine as soon as possible. This time it was easy, as we arrived in the evening, but last year our flight came in before lunchtime, and we had a full day ahead of us. The first full day has […]
• September 3, 2013

  On the Road (In the Sky)

  It has been a somewhat stressful few hours, packed with psuedo-deadlines and other drama, but we’re just about to board our flight to Chicago. I am now officially excited! The first flight is 8-ish hours, then a stopover in Chicago before heading on to Portland. I’ve been rediscovering the joys of airport pricing, where it […]
• September 2, 2013

  Going to America!

  America As often in my writing, the title says it all. I am off to America tomorrow! This trip isn’t quite as long as last year, but at three weeks it is still a fairly hefty length. The summer has flown by, so I want to make the most of my vacation proper. Packing is […]