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Jan 25 2013

I’m Alive

Happy New Year to everyone!!

Just sending a quick note to let you all know that I am alive. Thank you to all who have sent me emails expressing your concern. I totally intend to return all emails and calls in the next couple of days. I also have about 5 posts sitting in draft mode and tons of updates. The new posts will be starting with a “December 18th” post so be sure to read from that date forward on your next visit.

Everything will be up to date by Monday the 28th.

Peace and Blessings,

Miss Venus

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Jan 11 2013

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Food For Thought – Be True to Self

I pride myself on the fact that I’ve never wanted to be like anybody else (with the exception of Michael Jackson. I used to Continue reading →

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Jan 04 2013

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Defining, Food for thought, North America Quote

On the 7 hour drive down to DC yesterday I spent a lot of time reflecting on how far I’ve come in life. It’s always easy for people to say that you should “leave the past in the past” and move on. In some instances this may be appropriate but I prefer to look back at those hard times so I can reflect on how much I have grown and accomplished. Or even just to give me a reason to smile when I’m feeling down. My “rock bottom” led me on this wild journey and will be a huge part of the solid foundation that I am going to build this next phase of my life upon.

CHEERS to the hardships, naysayers, backbiters, mistreaters, and the trials and tribulations. They came so that they could make me stronger.

Reflecting…

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Jan 02 2013

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So what’s next?

I still don’t think it has hit me that I am officially back in the states. I’ve kept a pretty low profile since arriving…only four people know I’m here. My last few days have been spent being bossed around by my furry brother who insists on being picked up and carried around the house (evidence below), spending time with my Mom, and checking on my grandparents every day.

My Mom and Brother – My spoiled brother and I

Some random scientific and genius-like calculations have led me to pick Continue reading →

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Dec 23 2012

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Defining, Gratitude, Randomness

4 Continents, 12 Countries, 30 Cities…

Over the last few days I have thought long and hard about where I am at this point and what my next steps should be. I mentioned before that I wasn’t having “fun” anymore and who the heck wants to have this type of experience and not completely enjoy it?

I’ve been on the road since April and Lord knows I’ve had some experiences that I could not recreate even if I tried. I have traveled to so many places in such a short amount of time that I haven’t really had the chance to sit back and think about all of the amazing things I have done, seen, and the people I have met and been inspired by along the way. I initially set a duration of 13 months to travel the world and the decision to Continue reading →

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Dec 20 2012

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Central America, Costa Rica, Defining, Nosara, Randomness

Decisions Decisions….

I’ve been feeling a little disconnected lately. As I’ve said before Playa Guiones is filled with a TON of Americans and it feels like I’m vacationing in Florida somewhere. The living is a bit too easy for my tastes. I actually love to feel like I’m in a foreign land engaging in uncommon activities and dealing with the inconveniences that come with being in a foreign country. Who comes all the way to Central America to only speak English, gossip about the neighbors cheating husband, and hang out with grumpy Americans? I might as well be Continue reading →

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Dec 19 2012

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Central America, Costa Rica, Defining, Guatemala, Randomness

Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems

Eight months of travel and I hadn’t yet had any of the major travel mishaps that most people fear. That was until two days ago when I got an email from my mom saying that one of my banks called the house to report Continue reading →