Unlike most children, who obsess with sports, dress-up, and candy, I obsessed with books. What hours could've been filled with playing house and doctor, I spent huddled up in my top bunk with this book or that book. But, like most children, I was prone to break down into a fit when things didn't go my way. The first and only temper tantrum that I can ...
An author, by the name of David James Duncan. He's written some of my favorite books: The River Why, The Brothers K, and River Teeth, among others. He is big on philosophy and is a stunning read in any case, but it is River Teeth that I would like to discuss today. River Teeth is a series of short stories that describe various "river teeth" Duncan has experienced throughout his ...
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One of the biggest problems for anyone considering driving across the country is what to bring. What are the things I'll want - and need - for all of those things that might arise as I'm traveling the (X amount of) miles it'll take to get there. So, after reading over 50 packing lists, over 100 stories from people who have made similar trips, and making a solo drive over 2,000 miles ...
March 2012, I drove over 2,000 miles across the country. On my own, I slept in my car and camped in the woods (no hotels), and along the way I discovered some very valuable advice for people who are embarking on journeys similar to this that I would like to share with you! Here I am teaching myself how to unlock the trunk from the inside. I highly recommend becoming familiar with ...
Here's a list of facts to help you get to know me. Enjoy! Did I mention that I love surfing? People call me Annika, but secretly I want them to use my childhood nickname, Anninea I am technically homeless. I was born in 1992. In Colorado. I have worked with the YMCA as a camp counselor (though we prefer the term "facilitator") since 2008. When I'm bored, there's a ...
As some of you may know, I have a Bucket List. One of the items on my list was to design and sew an outfit, so for Halloween 2012 I decided to create my dream gypsy and/or belly dancer outfit. The finished product at a local Halloween carnival. I started by selecting a pattern, which would guide me through the process of fabric selections, accessories, and assembly. Simplicity ...