This year, my mom asked me for some ideas for Christmas gifts, and my resulting list was a red flag that I’m on a slippery slope to boringsville — a hair cut, sunscreen, and even more packing cubes were on the exciting end of the spectrum. (Okay — one watermelon bikini made its way in there…

Yesterday, I gabbed on about three of the holidays that kept me entertained and happy at home between my Hawaii trip and my departure for Southeast Asia (of course, I did jet off to Vegas and Florida in between… did I mention I don’t like to sit still?) But I didn’t get to the biggest one…

Merry Christmas, readers! I’ve had a lovely holiday here in Albany spending time with family and friends. Now that the wrapping paper is on the floor neatly folded for reuse next year and the last of the peppermint ice cream has been demolished polished, it’s time to share a few Photos of the Week. I’ll have…

Somehow time has started to move at a much faster pace — and I don’t think its going to slow down anytime soon. I started this week in Albany, headed south to New York City, and tomorrow I leave for Florida. With my big trip fast approaching, I’m busy doing all that annoying-but-necessary pre-travel business —…

Thanks to my Dad for providing all photos in this post. I dropped the documenting ball for once! The day that sparked our international family reunion had finally arrived: Christmas! While we kicked off Christmas Eve with the unseasonal activity of cross-island ziplining, we dedicated the rest of our celebrating to wining, dining, and more traditional…