“Any animal that lacks sufficient mind to be flexible in how it responds to its environment cannot be tamed. Jellyfish, for example, certainly cannot be tamed. Earthworms, most likely can’t be tamed. However, some remarkably Read more…
Fear of failure. Uncertainty. Disappointment. Fear of making a mistake. The fear of change. You don’t have the time. You don’t have the money. You have responsibilities. You have commitments. (My actual monetary situation when Read more…
“Liar. Unlovable. Fake. Failure. Disgusting. Loser. Good for nothing. Unworthy. Worthless. Useless. Dirty. Ugly. Fat. Waste of time and space. Stupid. Burden. Lazy. Inferior. Mad. Freak. Boring. Dumb. Irresponsible. Foolish. In the way. Read more…
“There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” I chanted the phrase and tapped my calloused bare feet together expecting some sort of miraculous teleportation from the grey skies and unrelenting smorgasbord of Read more…
Passion. Purpose. Finding your way out of life’s jungle while simultaneously wishing to lose yourself in it. Which way do you turn? When do you fight? When do you take flight? Is life really a Read more…
Where am I? Why am I here? What’s my purpose? …the question we all ask ourselves time and time and time [and more times] again! The world spins no matter where we are, and it Read more…
I stood at the petrol station proudly waving my “Lisboa” sign. The winter sun was shining, And Leonardo, my Couch Surfing host, had just driven away. Streams of cars sped by; Some smiled, some shrugged, Read more…
So, you’re thinking of travelling the US in 2020? But you don’t quite have the funds needed to enjoy your dream vacation? …Or no funds at all… No problem! Here’s my alternative guide to travelling Read more…
“Aggggghhhhhh!” The vehement scream rose from the head and pierced the earlobes of the unsuspecting crew sat placidly above, sipping tea in the cockpit. It was the second time in a week that the Captain Read more…
Wind in my hair, salt on my skin, the scent of tea constantly rising through the companionway to infiltrate my briny nostrils… The sea gypsy is back. …And just in time too; The crew Read more…