So, as many of you know, I was accepted into a graduate program in London at the University of Westminster. Enrollment and registration takes place on October 2nd and classes start on October 6th. With this in mind, and to allow myself plenty of time to get situated in London (move in, unpack, purchase a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal
Overcoming Dry Creek – Part 2
Part 1 This waterfall may look pretty and innocent in a low-water environment, but it kicked my ass the first time I came through here by bashing me against those rocks. Brandon demonstrates the force of the water even in an environment of unusually low water levels I was extremely curious about this bridge the … Continue reading
Overcoming Dry Creek – Part 1 (or Turns Out… You Don’t Know Everything)
There’s a watershed that runs through Oregon House (where I grew up) known as the Dry Creek complex. It flows through Thousand Trails, Collins Lake, blah, blah, blah… When I was in college, a family friend mentioned an “easy” route one could take by floating on an inner tube late in the season (when water … Continue reading
Girl # 19
Dear Justin: Since I have been on vacation, I have had plenty of time to think about my life. I have already informed you of some of my revelations. I still do not know why I bother you with my life’s questions; I guess I feel like you give me honest wholesome advice. I spoke … Continue reading
Girl # 47
Easily bored thrill seeker who has tried sky diving, bungee jumping, river rafting, mountain climbing and snowboarding, but doesn’t find anything exciting enough. Would like to move to Alaska and raise sled dogs, but doesn’t like cold weather. Teaches karate to kids, swims a mile every morning, and still has energy to burn. Has gone … Continue reading
Enter the Wanderer
As of today, I have closed down all of my domestic operations. So, I am technically homeless (more on that below). Here is my schedule for the next few months: I leave on April 11th for Pakistan and Afghanistan (and I’m going to try to go to Dubai if I am unable to get into … Continue reading
Motorcycling Basics – Lesson # 9 – Never Use Your Front Brake On Gravel
Lesson # 9 – Never use your front brake on gravel If you do, you may end up with a shifter that looks like this (it should be forward, not bent back): A left turn indicator that looks like this (not very useful): A paint job that looks like this (not so attractive): And a … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 