Last weekend I had a special treat when my friend and fellow 2DG blogger Jeff Wagg was in Houston on business. Jeff has a pretty rough week ahead of him, working with the annual Offshore Technology Conference, and probably had… Read More ›
Friends
At the Volcano’s Edge
After my group’s trip to the equator outside of Quito last month, we ascended the Pululahua Volcano for lunch. The volcano’s name means “Cloud of Water” in the local Quichua language, and indeed, the crater is part of a cloudforest,… Read More ›
First World Problems: Leaving Otherworldly Countries
First world problems, leaving otherworldly countries. Normally when I blog on this site, I am writing about my experiences in Papua New Guinea. This time, I am writing about my experiences leaving Papua New Guinea, because I experienced an amusing… Read More ›
An Amazing Adventure for Naomi from the past…
GeekGoddess is still away on her amazing vacation where she will be exploring the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon. Meanwhile, since we are waiting for updates as she can post them, some photographs from other adventures she has been on…. Read More ›
Fine Cajun Dining in the Oil Field part deux: Gumbo Bar
Earlier this week, I wrote about a hole in the wall called Zydeco, located in lower downtown Houston. A couple weeks earlier, I visited Galveston with my friends Chris, Jay, and fellow blogger Kate, where we visited the beach and… Read More ›
Sketchers Shoes, how my shoes were the star in the ER
I recently posted about my recent visit to the ER, which resulted in the diagnosis of a heart virus. It certainly felt like I was going to die any moment. I was rushed into the ER wearing my favorite pair… Read More ›
My first car, I wish I could still get a bench front seat….
I think we all have a special place in our hearts for our first car. When I was in high school, many of my friends received their first car. Those with parents with money might find a brand new one… Read More ›
Headed to the Galapagos Islands!
Next month, I’m taking a trip with 37 of my closest friends. OK, quite a few of them are my close friends, such as my fellow 2DG bloggers Jeff Wagg and Oke Millet. Jeff, through his wonderful outfit College of… Read More ›
Dollar Store Valentine for Jack and Big Ed
This story was told to me by my neighbor. It happened to her sister, so like a game of telephone, I’m not sure how many of the details have changed with the retelling. However, we’ll say it’s a story that… Read More ›
I love cruising, but I may not be the best roomie
So my earlier post was all about how I love cruising and all sizes of cabins. This post will be the TRUTH, the other side of the story, about what it is like to have me as your cabin mate…. Read More ›