trip planner

I am planning 2 trips in the next few months:

Nicaragua in March

Egypt/Israel/Jordan in September and October

All this talk of travel makes me excited and uncomfortable at the same time.  Most of me wishes that I was there now, out in the nations, exploring and adventuring to my heart's content.  Yet, in all practicality, clearly I need to be here.  Regardless of my current wanderlusty thoughts, I have enjoyed casually browsing through some old images from past adventures.  Here's a night shot of Tel-Aviv, Israel.  The picture was taken from the balcony of the most incredible hotel I've ever seen, let alone stayed in.  Just to give you an idea:: the wall that separated the oversized shower and the bedroom was made of glass- but one could only see through it from the shower.  And the shower came equipped with a remote control for the television that was in the bedroom.  So, while cleaning up after a blustery day in Tel-Aviv, you can shower and watch your favorite sitcom at the same time... along with everyone else staying in your room.  Brilliant!

on tv!

Ok, so today's not a picture, but a video instead. And no, I did not make the video.  But I am in it!  Check it out!  I'm an advocate for UMA!

UMA Hotspot Video

This video and a few others will be broadcast through January on over 20 stations in Maine. 

Awwe Yeaah!

colorful season

since the foliage of autumn is virtually gone, here is my final (and brief) tribute to fall 2010



autumn discovery

found this dead snake on a walk near the house



ground shot

from a walk with a friend today



my dad...

...is even cooler than I thought

I'd say a lot of my love for adventure comes from him...

This picture was taken when he was my age, a college student, taking a few summer months to check out national parks in the southwest. Not sure exactly which park this is... Bryce? Badlands?

Does it really matter?

And no, this image has not been touched with photoshop- this was straight-up scanned from an old yellowing album.

night glow

best friend on skype

Meet Angela.

She makes me laugh more than anyone I know.

haircut demonstration

100 pounds... in the FACE



haiku...

Haiku of the day.. maybe of the year, since I'm not a huge fan of Haikus...

It's raining outside

I sit happily indoors

Next to the fire

...all of this is true!  YEAH!

childhood memories...

Is this not the most adorable picture ever!?  Yes, I am doting on myself, but only on my childhood self.  Nick and I were such happy kids.  This picture makes me want to really dive into the autumn season for all that it is worth.