travel bug

Somehow I managed to make all of this: look like this: Before I left I kneww I was taking too much, but by that point it was a little too late to back out. I was a couple pounds over in every bag, but the check-in lady was super nice and let it slide. At &hellip Continue reading »

It’s official. I AM GOING TO SOUTH KOREA I’ll be living in small town north of Seoul called Yangju, which also just happens to be like 20 miles from the DMZ. Ummmm awesome? I ended up being placed at an elementary school, which at first got me pretty nervous. But the more I think about &hellip Continue reading »

I got to go home to Washington for a full week and it was just fabbbbbbbulous. We had a Barnes Family Reunion, complete with boating, running with cousins, delicious food, and lots of FIREWORKS. It was really great to see everyone (it’s been yearrrrs for many of them) and catch up on things. I feel &hellip Continue reading »

Vegas was fabulous. It was fast and perfect. Quick and slow. Busy and empty. Just as a trip should be. We laid out Saturday and then went and toured the city and gazed at all the hotels. We stayed at the Sahara and then walked down the strip to all the main hotels. Turns out &hellip Continue reading »

I’m headin to Vegas for the weekend with my girl Jan…. stay tuned for some hot updates. Buffets, bright lights, naked people, 90 degree weather. I think we’re in for a nice little getaway.

I spent Easter weekend down in St George with Whitney and her family. They were so nice to me and I had a great time. I’ve driven through St George a million times on my way to Las Vegas or San Diego, but never really spent much time there. It’s such a desert, but it’s &hellip Continue reading »

Every time I’m in a big city I feel right at home so I think it’s just meant to be. Even just wandering around and staring at people and things keeps me occupied all day. I spent last week in San Francisco and loved every minute of it. I was there on “official business”, so &hellip Continue reading »