Archive for the ‘Life’ Category
The Secret to Happiness
Everyone has people who influence their lives from time to time. For me, mine was named Miles. Like many others in the United States I was taught that I was supposed to follow a certain path in life. Go to college. Get a job. Buy a house. Get married. Have kids. Retire. I wasn’t too excited about that path. Maybe you aren’t either. When I was on a celebratory cruise
Leaving Suburbia was the Best Decision Ever
I’m in Plano, TX otherwise known as suburbia. I’m here for 4-weeks to transition my dogs to their new home and help my parents minimize their belongings. I’ve been here just a few days over the holidays and I have to say… I don’t miss it one bit. Sure, I miss seeing my family and spending time with my young niece, Skylar. I’ve only seen her a few times so
Becoming a Minimalist is a Process
Okay. So I’ll admit I’m a bit of a procrastinator. The past two days I’ve been scrambling to get all last minute preparations complete for my first stop on my around the world tour, Plano, TX (holidays with the family). While I have finished selling all of my big items I still had a lot of little items with garage sale potential. Since my mom wants me to help her
The Lies Society Tells Us.
As you know from my (almost) 3 Month blog update which was just a few weeks ago I decided to refocus Where is Jenny to be more about living a freedom lifestyle than only being travel-centric. However, that tuning process is evolving as I learn, grow, and find my place in cyberspace. Right now, I feel as if I’m sending off mixed signals, a bit of confusion.
Saying Goodbye: 6 Days Until Departure
I’m overwhelmed. The feeling has only gotten stronger as the months blow by and I get closer and closer to my departure date. This post is a rambling mix of what’s going on as I’m 6-days from leaving my home in Houston forever for indefinite travel. I’ve already sold the majority of my belongings, but it doesn’t feel like I’m a week away from leaving. My apartment still has stuff
How One Text Message, Changed my Life Forever
For those of you that don’t know my back story I was involved in a serious car accident on November 23rd, 2003 (not my fault). I sustained a rare injury that had me searching for answers to no avail for over 4 years. A cocky Houston doctor botched the surgery I needed and a year later I was able to find a temporary solution to manage my condition.
