Just a few weeks ago while Spelunking I found myself at a national park in Chattanooga. Seeing someone else stamp and document their visit. Since I was in San Diego California for a conference I figured I would do my best to check off another park on my list. Close by on the map I saw Cabrillo National Monument only about 20 minutes a way from downtown. Off with a close friend who so happened to live in Cali, we went to explore. I even got him to buy a passport to the national parks! It is definitely the cool thing to do guys.. so you should get it!! Cabrillo National Monument is in honor of Rodriguez Cabrillo the first European to set foot on the West coast of the US in 1542. There is a lighthouse with a pretty cool exhibit, World War II bunkers to view only …
I have always desired to explore new places right here in America, but honestly I didn’t know where to start or how to go about it. Kind of crazy, when I have already gone to 30 countries in the world to see what they have to offer.. but it is true. The US has so many places and things to do, that really I am unsure of just how to go about it. On a trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee for my Spelunking trip I came upon my solution. As my friends and I explored Chattanooga, to the World’s steepest passenger Train incline, we were recommended to check out Pointe Park for beautiful views of the city. Unfortunately it was rather cloudy and we could hardly see the views, but something awesome came out of the adventure. It was rather cold, and one of my friends had to use the bathroom. …
I am OOBER excited to explore my first cave (spelunking) and then sleeping in it!!! I found out about spelunking from a friend… and have desired to go ever since. Myself, along with about 4 other friends will be making that happen on Saturday… Can’t wait to tell you all about it!!! Have an amazing weekend!!!
We all tend to have the understanding that HIV is NOT something anyone would want to have… at least that was my understanding of the virus. In my years of research in the field, hosting Safer Sex Socials, promoting being tested every year… never did I imagine that someone would be out there not only wanting to have HIV (Bug Chaser) but those with HIV willing to give it to someone (Gifter). When on earth did HIV become a GIFT?? As I opened my view of HIV research to understand not only my lab work and how it affects the central nervous system, I started taking a course on Coursera. For those who do not know, Coursera is a online classroom (free!) for individuals to acquire knowledge and information from a large selection of fields (math, science, finance, public health, you name it). What is even more exciting is that classes …
As our week starts and we bring February to an end, I challenge you to be your own trendsetter. Let us not care what you feel you should be doing and how you should be doing it. It is just fine the path you have chosen… It is fine the way you dress… It is fine how you express yourself… It is fine if you don’t watch Scandal… It is fine if you still like wearing overalls… It is fine… just the way you are as long as you love who you are.
This week, do what you want to do, just how you want to do it… and let it be known it is okay if you are the odd one out.. After all in order to be number one.. you have to be odd.. right??
(HAHA.. okay maybe my humor sucks.. but you get my point… 1 is an odd number- feel free to laugh now)
I am sharing below a video from Sandrina Hunsel, a national team volleyball player I met from Suriname. She just started translating her motivational speeches into english, and her video focused on being a Trendsetter is my inspiration to get the week going.
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This is a real issue of mine everyone so hear me out… I am so over seeing people with these ridiculous sticks taking pictures of themselves… IS IT REALLY NEEDED??? Now… I am one of the biggest selfie queens out there… in many of my photos posted you will see my hand extended and I am ultimately trying to capture a memorable moment or place with me in it… so why do I think the Selfie Stick is the WORST thing EVER!!!??? ANSWER: IT TAKES AWAY FROM THE MAIN PURPOSE OF TRAVELING We are already in the frame of mind that “I CAN DO IT ALL BY MYSELF”… but we weren’t meant to do anything by ourself… maybe using the bathroom is good solo… but most other things are better with someone else to share it with!! So you go travel to see the world and be able to experience …
I am back from The Bahamas ladies and gentleman. I went right after my seminar on February 10th, which went well (thank you all for the support).Now, I have been to New Providence and Paradise Island before, but this trip allowed me to fall in love with both islands all over again! Rather than stay with friends as I usually do I stayed on Paradise Island, and it gave me a new appreciation for fun and relaxation available there. So here is how it all went down in a nutshell.The WeddingClearly the reason I went to Nassau in the first place was to see 2 wonderful people become one. Both were members of the Bahamian National Team for volleyball and that is how I came to know them. It was a beautiful wedding with good friends and family. Best part was seeing my friend bawl his eyes out… I am still …
Getting my second Salt Therapy in today… then I am off to Nassau for a friend’s Wedding!! YAYAY!!! Paradise Island here I come!!!! #minivaca #loveisintheair #wedding
Presenting my very first Seminar today… plus meeting with my committee members!!!! I am not even really sure what to expect… but I guess just wish me luck!!! (THANKS!!)
Head to Google Flights and search for your flights now!!!! Miami to Curacao for $94!!! Many dates open!! I booked for July 3rd to July 6th!!!! More information on http://www.secretflying.com/2015/02/miami-curacao-130-return/ Let me know if you book it!!! I booked mine already!!
