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Five Cent Tour

  • June 28, 2016March 10, 2019

Today was my I-hope-I-can-fit-everything-in-my-car trial run. Needless to say, it was quite a success. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

 

It’s almost time, dear friends. Wish me luck!… Read more

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Spot Check

  • June 7, 2016March 10, 2019

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This lil’ gadget came in the mail yesterday and it just may save my life.

Introducing the Spot Gen3 – a nifty satellite GPS messenger that, with the push of a button, can summon a helicopter for a cliff-side rescue or simply let my mom know that “I’m okay”.

When I first decided to embark … Read more

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Cuisine (Part I)

  • May 3, 2016March 10, 2019

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About a month ago I bought Carnation powdered milk. It was an impulse buy while I meandered down the baking aisle one late Sunday evening. My thought process: “I should give this a try before my trip.” Yet each morning after grabbing my Honey Bunches of Oats, I purposefully reach for my deliciously cold soy … Read more

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My MyPod

  • March 26, 2016March 10, 2019

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Yep, that’s my MyPod. I put a down payment on it today and am super stoked to almost own my new home-away-from-home. It’s not as roomy as my current apartment, but I have adequate head space, a comfy mattress, AC, and an entertainment system. What more could a girl ask for? This lil’ bad boy … Read more

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Teardrops Anyone?

  • February 11, 2016March 10, 2019

So there’s this amazing invention called teardrop trailers.  I’ve contemplated sleeping in a tent for months and it definitely isn’t as appealing as this:

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Cute, cozy, and – yes – much safer than nylon.  The fun part? Rainy days will be quite enjoyable as I relax with a cup of Via coffee and a good … Read more

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Secrets and Guides and Maps for the Miles

  • February 6, 2016March 10, 2019

I purchased three books today.  Take a look!

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These will serve as my all-inclusive resources throughout my journey.  Whether it’s using the atlas when I’ve lost cell reception, or finding the best hidden hiking trails at Congagree, I’ll be all set!  It’s time to start scouring the pages of these priceless books and doing my … Read more

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