A town with but one school, K-12. The principal, who is also a teacher and the bus driver to boot. A little country town that doesn’t meet the population standards required to receive additional state or national aid. This is what my host wanted me to understand. At the end of the conversation, I was invited to breakfast with everyone at the crack of dawn, … Continue reading Small Town USA, Part 2
About halfway through my trip, I received an invitation to visit a little town in southwestern Oklahoma. I was hesitant, having already made plans to stay a few days in Oklahoma City before heading south to Texas. It definitely wasn’t the economic route, but something about this particular invitation was compelling. This couple had almost 150 reviews, all (from what I could tell) were glowing … Continue reading Small Town USA, Part 1
It was rather early on in my trip that I slept in my car for the first time. Until then, I had friends to stay with or found a cheap Airbnb along the way. I was attempting to reach some friends in South Carolina for bike week, before they headed out that weekend. So, I spent too little time in North Carolina and went straight … Continue reading Sleeping in My Car
I met a man once who claimed to have the cure to cancer. Continue reading Mr. Cure
Well, 45 states and four and a half months later, I’ve landed back in New York (for all of those people I met along the way who had no idea what part of NY I was from, please refer to the Glens Falls dot above.) I know, I know. I didn’t make it through all 48 like I planned, nor was I able to update … Continue reading Home Sweet Home
In the south, even the oldest, greyed out, decaying pavement has a mirage like shimmer in the distance. The heat waves bouncing off of the blacktop, like a picturesque, poorly placed lake. Like camels in a desert, we follow the shine in hopes of quenching our thirst. Drive on, drive on, drive on, the grass is greener on the other side. Like the non-existent pool … Continue reading Drive On
So, I never applied for an Ivy school. For more than one reason, I guess, but mostly I blame the incredibly ridiculous high school counselor’s that are employed at my high school alma mater. I was once told that I should only apply for SUNY schools and forget about universities like NYU…psh, whatever you want to tell yourself lady, because I got in. If I … Continue reading Ivy League
“KEEP LEFT, EXCEPT TO PASS.” How many times have you not adhered to this recognizable highway sign? The words seem meaningless in our fast-paced lifestyle, perpetuated by the on-demand world of technology. When you are driving with no real timeline, headed toward nothing but different signs of life, slowly scrolling through to ensure you soak in the sights is the way to go. The speed … Continue reading Driving in the Right Lane
The rain came down in waves, beating softer then harder, yet together, our spirits were beaming. With a slight shift of my right hand on the steering wheel, we splashed around each curve with the radio on blast. There was no need for the sun when we could rely on each other for light. First stop: Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory We made it … Continue reading VT Getaway
Final preparations for The Long Drive. Continue reading The Final Stretch
Observations of an Onlooker 