Arriving in America felt like the prodigal daughter coming home to see her family for the first time in two years. Continue reading “Caribbean Reunion”
Category: America
STEP 8: LAST MINUTE ONLINE SHOPPING
Why is it that when we are leaving we suddenly realize we need everything? Continue reading “STEP 8: LAST MINUTE ONLINE SHOPPING”
STEP 7: HQ
I want to take this time to stress how important it is to have the beginning (and only the beginning) of your trip mapped out. Continue reading “STEP 7: HQ”
STEP 6: REDUCE BAGGAGE (FAMILY IS NOT AN OPTION)
I am selling my car, computer, some clothes and anything else I find a hassle. Continue reading “STEP 6: REDUCE BAGGAGE (FAMILY IS NOT AN OPTION)”
STEP 5: MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES, BUT IT DOES ON CRAIGSLIST
Alaska was awesome, but returning home-made me anxious for all my future endeavors. I currently have $1500 and a one-way trip to NZ. Continue reading “STEP 5: MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES, BUT IT DOES ON CRAIGSLIST”
STEP 4: SET BACKS
Life’s little plans can be overwhelming when time is a factor. Continue reading “STEP 4: SET BACKS”
STEP 3: SIMPLIFY
My one year New Zealand working holiday scheme is official! This trip just became real. Continue reading “STEP 3: SIMPLIFY”
STEP 2: TAXES
I am a systematic, fuss budget, obsessively compulsive freak. IT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. The season in which MOST NORMAL people dread; TAX SEASON. Continue reading “STEP 2: TAXES”
STEP 1: ORGANIZE THE REVOLUTION
Browsing through website after website dreaming of the day I leave this country it suddenly occurred to me …I CAN. Continue reading “STEP 1: ORGANIZE THE REVOLUTION”