As I wrap my mind around leaving Summer, a few thoughts comes to mind. First, this season was spent a lot at home and indoors and I did not love every minute of it. I was grateful to catch up on chores and things to do, but this wasn’t what I had intended Summer 2021 … More Summer Thoughts
I am a day late posting these final thoughts on my trip to LA. The Fly Away bus is really convenient to take to LAX; that is, if you are not in a hurry or have planned your trip in advance. For $9.75 one way, you can’t beat the price and the no hassle of … More Bye, CALIFORNIA
Day 3: Glendale is a familiar town. It’s neighboring city Burbank is just as familiar. It is a very populated city, but perhaps not as Los Angeles but getting there. Glendale has a combination of homes and apartments/condos. It is very close to each other and in my walk, I noticed businesses very close to … More Glendale/Burbank, CA
Day 2: I departed from the Burbank Amtrak Station for a day in Santa Barbara. I chose this destination over San Diego, but it was a slightly difficult decision. Both are great places to visit. The fare round trip was just under $50 for coach; it is a very doable 2 hours each way for … More Santa Barbara, CA
This is my first airline trip outside of home since August 2019. I feel like a newbie akin to someone who’s never flown before. I feel a sense of anxiety about the flight and the thought of being in a closed space adds to that feeling. If I may tell you the truth, I am … More Los Angeles: City of Angels
I was deciding to visit either downtown Cincinnati or the Amish country. I looked at both destinations and was pleased with my research, but I just couldn’t decide. The temps have been in the 90’s and it’s unbearable to be walking outside in this heat. Luckily, a break in the weather allowed for a day … More Driving Around Summer 2021: Cincinnati, OH
Highbanks is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Columbus, Ohio. The park is well maintained and is known for its 100 foot high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. It has 11 miles of hiking trails. I arrived at Highbanks around 6:45a to beat the sweltering heat that’s coming upon the … More Driving Around Summer 2021: Highbanks Metro Park, Columbus, Ohio
I have been wanting to visit Vermillion, Ohio since I discovered it last year in the middle of the pandemic. I think I was bored and getting antsy like the rest of the world but the world wasn’t having any visitors enter or exit. Vermillion is about 2 hours away from me, a doable and … More Driving Around Summer 2021: Vermillion, Ohio
I am fully vaccinated and have been since late February. It’s ironic to say that an upcoming trip is going to be my “first” despite the many travels I have accomplished. It feels like a first because of the forced closure of our world due to COVID. I am excited but also strangely or weirdly … More First Trip
I know it’s been a while since I posted. The snow has thawed, rain has come, and the temperatures have risen quite a bit. It’s time to detach from the cold and blistery Winter although it’s not yet officially Spring. The other day, I posted an informal poll on an app called Nextdoor. Nextdoor is … More Going places in 2021
