2014; Thanks For A Great Year!

New Years Eve is a time of reflection for most people.  A look back at the previous year and an optimistic planning of all the wonderful things you’ll probably forget to accomplish in the upcoming one. 2014 was pretty great for me.  Here are some stats.  Mainly, I just need them written down in public…

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My First and Last Carnival Cruise.

Ok, I get it now.  Lots of avid travelers I’ve talked to have been distinctly anti-cruise.  I assumed it was mostly because it’s not the most authentic cultural experience.  I’ve been on mostly Disney cruises (and one kinda gross, but not un-enjoyable Royal Caribbean cruise), so up until now I didn’t get it.  That’s why…

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Where to Next?

  “Where to next?”  It’s a daunting question that I’m asked fairly often, but most recently by my family at Thanksgiving dinner.  It’s a question that makes me a little nervous because I don’t currently have anything big on the books.  Of course, I don’t usually until a few days/weeks/hours before, but it’s still causes…

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