Colombia…

Oh Colombia. Thinking now of that time, now a month and a half past still brings fond memories.  Vanessa and I flew to Cartagena with sights of a white foamy sea made up of not the ocean but the hotel buildings glistening among one another. We immediately went to the marina where we would catch aContinue reading “Colombia…”

100 Days

100 days. It feels quite surreal. The dream that’s plagued my mind for several years is and has been here for some time now. As I expected, the speed with which I’ve moved through time during this trip has been blistering. But of course, that is wonderfully indicative of how great of an experience thisContinue reading “100 Days”

Wild Galapagos part two

Beyond the vastly different lifestyle the Galapagos afforded me, I also saw so much great wildlife and incredible views. On weekends, all of the volunteers would share a taxi to the main city on the island, Puerto Baquerizo. You don’t need to go far to see plenty of moaning and groaning sea lions. It’s quiteContinue reading “Wild Galapagos part two”

Wild Galapagos

For a continent that enjoys moving at a leisurely pace, things sure have been moving quickly!  It’s been over 2 months since I ventured out of my north New Jerseyan hole and into the vastness of South America.  It’s been a great ride, but that’s expected when you stop working and don’t stop visiting new placesContinue reading “Wild Galapagos”

Realization

For those of you who have not worked in the professional services industry before, realization is the profitability of projects that a company is engaged to perform.  In more personal terms, realization is the point at which you are fully aware that something has become a fact or when you achieve something desired or anticipated.Continue reading “Realization”

Quitting

It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when a moment of eye-popping clarity comes about.  When it comes to my desire to travel, I could tell you that it was when I went to Haiti in 2012 to care for the most beautiful children.  I could also tell you it was when my parents came to theContinue reading “Quitting”