On my second day in Disney, I was up with the sunrise. It was a full day of work. When late afternoon finally arrived, I ventured into Epcot with a couple of friends. The World Showcase in Epcot is one of my absolute favourite places…
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when you wish upon a star.
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve recently returned from Disney World. Although I was there for work, I hopped on a super-early flight on the first day so that I could spend it in the Magic Kingdom. It was magical. We hit all…
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Life is Magic: Skylands Botanical Gardens
Last weekend, Matthew, Bella, & I took a ride to the Skylands Botanical Gardens. The gardens are about fifteen minutes from our house. How lucky are we? I know, I know. It is the most magical place. The gardens are the perfect place for explorations…
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Hakuna Matata: Part Four
Back at the Resort Early on we were warned about the “beach boys.” They were young Kenyan men that would troll the beach outside of the resort, selling their Kenyan goods — paintings, sea shells, bracelets. At low tide they would offer to take you…
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Hakuna Matata: Part Three
On Being the Minority Kenya was a culture shock to me for many reasons. One of the most eye-opening aspects of the trip was the experience of being the minority for the first time in my life. Whether on campus at Kenyatta University or out…
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Hakuna Matata: Part Two
By the time we finally arrived to the dormitories in Nairobi, we’d been traveling for a full day without sleep. Still, everyone was excited so we headed down to dinner (Kenyan food is the most delicious I’ve ever had — all of it). After dinner,…
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Hakuna Matata: Part One
The Adventure Begins I was taking a required elective, World Geography, during my senior year of college. If it hadn’t been for that elective, I would have never been in the Science Building at all. (I was an English Major with a Creative Writing focus.)…
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SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE: Week 6 Update
Bonjour, Dear Fitness Challengers! I hope that you’ve had a successful Week 6. Mine flew by as I’ve been super-busy spreading love & light at conferences & speaking engagements; but not to worry I’ve still got lots of fitness news to share! 🙂 Making Choices:…
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SPRING FITNESS CHALLENGE: Week 3 Wrap-Up & Week 4 Goals
Week 1: ACTION Week 2: DETERMINATION Week 3: INTENSITY Week 4: PERSEVERANCE Hello, my Spring Fitness Challengers! Thought I forgot about you, didn’t you? No way! Sorry to be a couple of days late with this update but life got in the way. 😉 But……