ADVENTURE WAS OUT THERE!!!

Kip - Laos currency

Trek through the rice fields

Beautiful sunset from our river-side restaurant

Hello fervent followers!

During my break, I explored the wild countryside of Vang Vieng, Laos!  And lemme tell ya, IT WAS FANTASMIC!!!  I definitely found adventure and used my slogan so many times that my travel buddy, Taylor had to tell me to shut up lol

Anywho, Vang Vieng is a quietly nested backpackers town strewn with guesthouses every 5 feet and monotonous restaurants, bars, travel agencies and pancake stands (weird, I know).  Every single restaurant has the exact same sign and menu - felt like I was in the twilight zone 0__0  However, it was still awesome!  Taylor and I went on a trek through the rice fields and visited 2 caves, one of which was only accessible via tube and flashlight helmet, and kayaked the Nam Song - major river running through Laos.  ADVENTURE WAS OUT THERE!!

On the second day, we rented motorbikes for like $5 and rode all around the countryside, through the mountains and numerous small villages.  The natives were so nice; each of them smiled and waved as we zoomed past :)

Watering hole next to cave

Overall, the trip was peaceful and exhilarating!  I had a wonderful time and have even started planning a backpacking trip through SE Asia with the boo!

Well, until next time folks ;)

peace&love

Gimme a break..giiiimme a break...

Fervent followers!

The time has come for a break! yes yes, I am traveling to Laos this weekend and am darn excited about it!  I was supposed to visiting the states but did not receive my reimbursement for my ticket here, so I cannot afford it at the moment.  However, I am going to try and visit as soon as I can.

-- Soooo back to Laos!  Laos is the country sharing a border with Thailand to the Northeast.  Its known for its jungles and rivers, making many a rock climber and adventurous soul happy.  I am trying to release/discover my adventurer's soul, so I have decided to go tubing down the river and explore some caves and natural trails.  Bug spray and malaria pills in hand, I will trek through the thickets and find my way to an adventure.  Ok, ya got me. Who am I kidding?  I'm afraid of roaches hahaha  Let's hope I survive the 4 days in the jungle :-/

On the other hand, I got another job at a school that I actually enjoy going to!  The people are very helpful and I can make up my own lesson plans - which I am super duper happy about!  Hopefully, this school will give me a reason to stay.

Welp, in the famous words of Ellie from Up: "ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!!!"  and well, I'm gonna try to find it.  Let's hope my bug repellent doesn't wear off.

peace&love

I am going to kill someone!!!!!!!!!!

Followers, 


I even needed a new font for this horrendous day.  Ok so first of all, I went to training today and the instructor kept skipping over me like I had NO EXPERIENCE in the classroom.  He was asking everyone else for the input and acted like I wasn't even there!!!!  And then I get home to find out that my bank account has been overdrafted because my Thai gym, who I already paid IN CASH for the month of September, has charged my account twice!  I am soooo pissed!!!!!!!!  I am pissed because I am being made to feel that I am incapable of teaching a freakin kindergartener and I am being taken advantage of!!! ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


when it rains, it pours.  My umbrella doesn't seem to be strong enough...


peace&love

Little froggies in a row...

Hello fervent followers!

Immmmmmmmm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

My life went from this







To this in 2 days


I am sooooo happy that things are back to normal!  I feel like I finally and sit back and relax for awhile.  I got paid yesterday (half of which I plan to save) and I am starting my workout routine again.  I am hoping to stick to everything I have planned and to also stick to God's plan.  Because His plan overpowers mine any day :)

On the other side of the coin, I miss my friends dearly!  I am missing Claudine's wedding shower, which I am soo sad about.  I missed Jaymi's birthday and Im missing Marci's birthday.  I missed my little sis's Sweet 16.  I missed my babies' probate.  I feel like I am missing so much!

Well, let's hope my visit brings many smiles :)

peace&love