We left San Francisco on February 10, 2010 with a plan to head south to Mexico and then make the innocently named "puddle jump" to the South Pacific (!!) this spring. From there, who knows?!?!?!? Maybe Fiji? Australia? New Zealand? For now, we're just thrilled to finally be out at sea! 
Among the thousands of things I have to be thankful for, the one that is standing out a bit more right now is – CHANGE. Of course, most of the time, I only like change when there is a “guaranteed” benefit for me, but I would also say that, in general, I just like it […]
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Change is in the air, and I’m thankful for it!
November 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, On Faith, Preparing for the trip, The beginning
Tags: Faith·happiness·Introspection·passion & purpose·thankful
In a Funk
November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, The beginning, Thoughts on Family
To say that I have spring fever at work is an understatement! To say that I have it at home also makes me laugh. I just cannot focus on anything these days. The reality that our life is about to change significantly feels too overwhelming sometimes. I’m excited about the change, but also sad and […]
Tags: friendships·happiness·Introspection·regrets?·sacrifice
Sometimes we’re brilliant…
November 16th, 2009 · No Comments · First Mates, Funny, Life Lessons, Stupid Ideas
and sometimes we’re not. For a lawyer and a physicist, the decision to put pizza dough onto a manila folder and load it with toppings before attempting to slide it onto a 450 degree hot pizza stone was certainly not the brightest idea we’ve ever had. I’m even creating a “stupid ideas” category just for […]
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On Poor Eyesight & a Lesson from my Dad
October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Introspection, Life Lessons, Loss of a Parent, Thoughts on Family
Last night, I pulled into the local gas station to fill up the car. As I’m removing the gas cap, a young boy dressed in an over-sized basketball jersey and holding a large box, approached me. “Excuse me ma’am,” he begins, his voice already dragging with obligation and boredom. “My name is Jamar and I’m […]
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