After hanging out in the twilight zone for a few days I figured it was time to roll on out. I previously spoke about learning that my grandfathers mass in his lungs had grown larger. He was also having minor surgery for an unrelated issue but no surgery is minor for a senior who has both dementia and lung cancer. Continue reading
“Some children are sick because of something they’ve done in a past life.” – Weird old guy The “Dada” who created the detox center where I’m a student
” 😐 ” – Miss Venus today after being told the above
Nearly four months on the road eating fried rice and noodles and away from my dear Vitamix blender, my poor digestive system has taken a beating. Going days without using the bathroom is seriously not a good look.
For the last week I had been extremely tired, sluggish, and could tell by my skin that I was full of shit…LITERALLY. I seriously needed to do something about a non herbal laxative was not going to cut it. Instead I had the brilliant idea of going to a wellness retreat for some much-needed detoxification. I have been to one before in 2008 in Thailand and it worked wonders. Since Nepal was next on my list I found a place there that sounded promising, however, the one way flight to Nepal from Seoul was nearly $1200. I didn’t even spend that much to get from the states to Thailand so I definitely wasn’t spending that to get to Nepal. ( NOTE: This would be one of the downsides of traveling without a plan and purchasing your tickets as you go along. 😐 ) Plan B was to go online and purchase the cheapest ticket to a random location that just so happened to have a residential wellness and detox center. So where did I chose?
…..Drum roll please……… Continue reading
I just learned today that a dear friend of my grandparents was killed in a car accident last week. Her funeral is today. This woman and her husband sat next to me at the event I threw for my grandfather back in April. She had previous problems with her health but on this night she looked radiant. Now, she is gone. Continue reading
Why in the world is rice an additional cost when you order most meals in Southeast Asia…and now at some restaurants in Korea? Continue reading
I’ve been in Korea for a few days now and I honestly feel stuck. There have been plenty of times along this journey where I felt unsure of everything. Unsure if I was doing the right thing being on the road or if I was in the right place. But this time I’m questioning all the above in addition to “what next?” and “where to next?”. Continue reading
I was walking around the shopping area outside of the base and found it amusing to see so many young Korean girls who were rocking “Hip Hop Video chick” or the “Hood Chick” attire. They donned dookie braids or cornrows and tights with Jordans. They pranced back and forth near the gate waiting to grab the attention of a curious GI. Continue reading
My time in Vietnam is coming to a close tomorrow and I’m so ready to move on to the next country I don’t know what to do with myself.
Although I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to travel through a country I’ve only read about in books I know I nearly gave my Momma a heart attack when I told her I was on my way here. Continue reading