Tag Archives: rejuvenate

On a whim in the Outer Banks in the late 2000s, my lifelong friend Tracy & I first tried hang gliding off the sand dunes at Jockey State Park. It was such a rush. Ten feet off the ground amongst the ever changing dunes and we were literally flying. Fast forward a decade and WallabyContinue reading “Hang gliding release”

If you are not a Duke men’s basketball fan, you will probably want to stop reading now. Visiting Cameron Indoor Stadium is top on the list of any college basketball fan. I have been fortunate to visit numerous times and it never gets old. Thanks to a friend of a friend of a friend fromContinue reading “Cameron Crazies”

Down in the bottom tip of South America lies a beautiful, untouched wilderness that is worth the extra effort to find. I booked a birthday trip to Chile to trek the famous W trek and get lost for a few days. I knew I was in for something extra special, as upon arrival after anContinue reading “Patagonia W trek – Chile”

I had almost forgotten that I spent one summer in the early 2000s chasing hot air balloons for some extra cash. Wake up call was typically 430am since the best time to fly was at sunrise with the wind patterns and views. (Being a night owl, this was definitely a struggle, especially on my daysContinue reading “Hot air balloon runner”

My idea of fun is chasing a good vacation deal. I always wanted to show up at the airport with only a book-bag and take off to the cheapest destination I could find on the departure board. Luckily technology is at our fingertips these days and there are many sources to find flight deals. MyContinue reading “Flight Deals”

I keep coming back….to recollect awesome childhood memories. To disconnect from my crazy grind. To remember how to enjoy simple pleasures. To get lost in the ever changing tides of the SC marshlands. I visit Surfside Beach to FEEL ALIVE – smiling at the past but also planning for my next big adventure. This sleepyContinue reading “2nd Home – SC beach & marshlands”

51 countries and counting! I really didn’t even get the travel bug until college and even then I didn’t realize it. Playing 4 sports (yes, no typo), I was always trying to study on the bus or catch a quick snooze or change discreetly into a different uniform on the way to away games/matches. EveryContinue reading “Passport stamps”

How many people on this planet can claim they have ridden their bike through the castle at the Magic Kingdom? Answer is probably less than 1k. Once the most hated “job” on race day, the bikers bringing up the rear of every race don’t have the best reputations. While we do get yelled at forContinue reading “Disney race biker”

Would you sign up for a week long cruise that wasn’t in your dominant language? Intimidating. Yes. A huge lesson in getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Absolutely. This leap of faith was a wake up call to myself to embrace the unknown. I love learning about all South American cultures and can get by withContinue reading “Colombian Cruisin’”

There is no greater bond. Any athlete that has participated in team sports knows the trust and sacrifice you put into your “band of brothers”. This is one of my legacies at the Y. I knew how powerful and rewarding bringing together all different groups could be – members, volunteers, staff and family. We evenContinue reading “Savage Race teamwork”