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Date: 26th August 2011
One of our favorite Savannah hotels is River Street Inn. It's right on the river and central to all sorts of shopping and dining!
From Blog: #6—Georgia on Mind (the Midnight in Savannah Mix)
One of our favorite Savannah hotels is River Street Inn. It's right on the river and central to all sorts of shopping and dining!
From Blog: #6—Georgia on Mind (the Midnight in Savannah Mix)
Date: 25th August 2011
My middle name used to be "Taker"
just kidding...my dream vay-kay in recent years is to drive from coast to coast and back---high road over...low road back. You are an excellent writer. I wanna go to Savannah!
From Blog: #6—Georgia on Mind (the Midnight in Savannah Mix)
My middle name used to be "Taker"
just kidding...my dream vay-kay in recent years is to drive from coast to coast and back---high road over...low road back. You are an excellent writer. I wanna go to Savannah!
From Blog: #6—Georgia on Mind (the Midnight in Savannah Mix)
Date: 22nd August 2011
Wonderful and Inspiring
Hi Jason, I love reading your travel blogs, this one in particular because I can totally relate to it. I'm really impressed that you made it through nearly two weeks of meditation and noble silence! This blog reminded me of the numerous times I had to go to Buddhist meditation camps as a child. Everything you said I could relate to, especially the part where you said it was the hardest thing you've ever done. This is so true, and I had to do this as a 7 year old girl who just wanted to play. I really enjoyed your mention of not being able to kill anything, and how that was the hardest thing to abstain from. I know exactly how you feel. Those mosquitoes and bugs are so pesky sometimes! Especially in the woods! I always admired monks and nuns at these camps; they were never fazed by pesky insects! The ending was very moving and insightful. I loved reading about everything you learned and took away from this experience. Judging people by their character and not by their attributes is something that I will take away from this blog and try to apply to my own life. It is wonderful that you can now think back and have peaceful memories of your mother! May all your dreams be filled with joy and happiness. It's very inspiring to know that you're using this as a pivotal point in the enlightened path of life. Namaste Jason, may all beings be happy! Thien
From Blog: #5-May All Beings Be Happy
Wonderful and Inspiring
Hi Jason, I love reading your travel blogs, this one in particular because I can totally relate to it. I'm really impressed that you made it through nearly two weeks of meditation and noble silence! This blog reminded me of the numerous times I had to go to Buddhist meditation camps as a child. Everything you said I could relate to, especially the part where you said it was the hardest thing you've ever done. This is so true, and I had to do this as a 7 year old girl who just wanted to play. I really enjoyed your mention of not being able to kill anything, and how that was the hardest thing to abstain from. I know exactly how you feel. Those mosquitoes and bugs are so pesky sometimes! Especially in the woods! I always admired monks and nuns at these camps; they were never fazed by pesky insects! The ending was very moving and insightful. I loved reading about everything you learned and took away from this experience. Judging people by their character and not by their attributes is something that I will take away from this blog and try to apply to my own life. It is wonderful that you can now think back and have peaceful memories of your mother! May all your dreams be filled with joy and happiness. It's very inspiring to know that you're using this as a pivotal point in the enlightened path of life. Namaste Jason, may all beings be happy! Thien
From Blog: #5-May All Beings Be Happy
Date: 22nd August 2011
Have enjoyed traveling along with you. Thank you for the seat upfront!!
Have enjoyed traveling along with you. Thank you for the seat upfront!!
Date: 16th August 2011
Thankin' ya fer yer travelin' news!
Hi Jason! It's good to know of your latest adventures and insights. I truly enjoy reading of your discoveries and being an armchair companion in your travels. Your story on Minnie Jean and the quote "Later interviews with some of the bullies revealed that they especially targeted Minnie Jean because she walked the halls like she belonged there" was particularly poignant to me. I know how she must have felt . . . That hatred some people feel is such a debilitating cancer of the soul and is so damaging in so many ways! Love and Courage are truly powerful forces!! Best to you, my friend
From Blog: #3 Expectations exceeded
Thankin' ya fer yer travelin' news!
Hi Jason! It's good to know of your latest adventures and insights. I truly enjoy reading of your discoveries and being an armchair companion in your travels. Your story on Minnie Jean and the quote "Later interviews with some of the bullies revealed that they especially targeted Minnie Jean because she walked the halls like she belonged there" was particularly poignant to me. I know how she must have felt . . . That hatred some people feel is such a debilitating cancer of the soul and is so damaging in so many ways! Love and Courage are truly powerful forces!! Best to you, my friend
From Blog: #3 Expectations exceeded
Date: 15th August 2011
Arkansas!
I've been to Arkansas. What you described about the cops as soon as you cross the border is spot on. My friend got pulled over like 3 min in. I love the tree lined roads too. Don't get that in so cal! Love you cousin!
From Blog: #3 Expectations exceeded
Arkansas!
I've been to Arkansas. What you described about the cops as soon as you cross the border is spot on. My friend got pulled over like 3 min in. I love the tree lined roads too. Don't get that in so cal! Love you cousin!
From Blog: #3 Expectations exceeded
Date: 10th August 2011
Yay, another travel journal!
I love reading about your travels! You have such a great way of making me feel like I am there too. Thanks for taking so much time to share your experiences :) Have a great trip!
From Blog: #1--Through the Desert
Yay, another travel journal!
I love reading about your travels! You have such a great way of making me feel like I am there too. Thanks for taking so much time to share your experiences :) Have a great trip!
From Blog: #1--Through the Desert
Date: 15th December 2010
i like your article
good article!very happy to see it !
From Blog: #8- Tidbits, Toilets and Karaoke...Sayonara Japan
i like your article
good article!very happy to see it !
From Blog: #8- Tidbits, Toilets and Karaoke...Sayonara Japan
Date: 12th November 2010
Wonderful observation
I must say that you are using not only your mind but your heart as well in writing and commenting about the places you were in. Your observation and the effort you just did to observe is quite amazing. How I wish that every individual who is traveling for a Spiritual Journey Hawaii has a heart like yours who is not only there to see what is needed and lacking but is there to see what is needed to be done. Commenting is good but acting is great. Good Luck and more blessings.
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Wonderful observation
I must say that you are using not only your mind but your heart as well in writing and commenting about the places you were in. Your observation and the effort you just did to observe is quite amazing. How I wish that every individual who is traveling for a Spiritual Journey Hawaii has a heart like yours who is not only there to see what is needed and lacking but is there to see what is needed to be done. Commenting is good but acting is great. Good Luck and more blessings.
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Date: 25th August 2010
Welcome back!
Welcome back Jason! I can't wait for some of your stories. See you at Rancho!!! p.s. Love the SITC reference to Charlotte. :]
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Welcome back!
Welcome back Jason! I can't wait for some of your stories. See you at Rancho!!! p.s. Love the SITC reference to Charlotte. :]
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Date: 25th August 2010
Welcome
Welcome home Jason! I have enjoyed reading your blogs, even if some of them were hard to read (the baby tree got to me!). I am glad you were able to learn so much and expand your knowledge of war. I look forward to you setting all that aside and trading sarcastic remarks with me come September 7th!
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Welcome
Welcome home Jason! I have enjoyed reading your blogs, even if some of them were hard to read (the baby tree got to me!). I am glad you were able to learn so much and expand your knowledge of war. I look forward to you setting all that aside and trading sarcastic remarks with me come September 7th!
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Date: 25th August 2010
:)
Wow Jason, first off, welcome home! I am so happy to hear that you really got what you wanted from the trip. The aspect of traveling that people do not see often enough is simply amazing, and you my friend have had so many experiences to capture that aspect. You define the term "World Traveler" and I admire you so much for that. Keep being you. :) Secondly, I can't wait for winter break, when I come home to OC and can get a chance to sit down and hear about you and your life face to face. Take care and be safe. -Peter
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
:)
Wow Jason, first off, welcome home! I am so happy to hear that you really got what you wanted from the trip. The aspect of traveling that people do not see often enough is simply amazing, and you my friend have had so many experiences to capture that aspect. You define the term "World Traveler" and I admire you so much for that. Keep being you. :) Secondly, I can't wait for winter break, when I come home to OC and can get a chance to sit down and hear about you and your life face to face. Take care and be safe. -Peter
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Date: 25th August 2010
Home!
A great end to your journey! Thank you so much for allowing me to travel with you ~ albeit vicariously ~ I enjoyed it more than you know!! Now I desperately want to sit in your class and listen and learn ... it's the history nerd in me!! Welcome home, enjoy and reslish your shower and new set of clothing :) On behalf of all students, thank you for what you are about to teach them!!! :)
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Home!
A great end to your journey! Thank you so much for allowing me to travel with you ~ albeit vicariously ~ I enjoyed it more than you know!! Now I desperately want to sit in your class and listen and learn ... it's the history nerd in me!! Welcome home, enjoy and reslish your shower and new set of clothing :) On behalf of all students, thank you for what you are about to teach them!!! :)
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Date: 25th August 2010
Hallelujah!
You're home!! I can't wait to reconnect and help you get reaclimated. Welcome back, Jas!
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Hallelujah!
You're home!! I can't wait to reconnect and help you get reaclimated. Welcome back, Jas!
From Blog: #19--Home... Where Peace Begins
Date: 25th August 2010
I wish I had been there!
Your writing makes me feel like I am there. I have been moved to tears and laughter while reading your blogs. I am completely bummed that Golem moved his hand before you could take a pic of his nub inching up your leg! Poor Jason...always the victim...lol! You need a protector on these trips. I am inspired by your ability to travel to such a foreign land anf be on your own. It is admirable! Can't wait to talk to you in person about your experiences!
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
I wish I had been there!
Your writing makes me feel like I am there. I have been moved to tears and laughter while reading your blogs. I am completely bummed that Golem moved his hand before you could take a pic of his nub inching up your leg! Poor Jason...always the victim...lol! You need a protector on these trips. I am inspired by your ability to travel to such a foreign land anf be on your own. It is admirable! Can't wait to talk to you in person about your experiences!
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
Date: 24th August 2010
Amazing, Jason. I will do this trip one day, I must! Thank you so much for sharing you experiences with us. It really brings these places alive and makes me want to visit them even more.
From Blog: #17-Haunted
Amazing, Jason. I will do this trip one day, I must! Thank you so much for sharing you experiences with us. It really brings these places alive and makes me want to visit them even more.
From Blog: #17-Haunted
Date: 23rd August 2010
Haunted in Cambodia
Such ghastly atrocities and what a malignant atmosphere for human life . . . Your comments express such eloquence and compassion, Jason , , , may you stay strong in your convictions against oppression and in your defense of human dignity . . . Have a safe trip home and thanks for sharing your thoughts, humor, and perspective with us! I love the photos!
From Blog: #17-Haunted
Haunted in Cambodia
Such ghastly atrocities and what a malignant atmosphere for human life . . . Your comments express such eloquence and compassion, Jason , , , may you stay strong in your convictions against oppression and in your defense of human dignity . . . Have a safe trip home and thanks for sharing your thoughts, humor, and perspective with us! I love the photos!
From Blog: #17-Haunted
Date: 19th August 2010
Hello
Very powerful sharing Jason. Sounds like a deeply moving experience in so many ways. Thank you for helping to enlighten me on what's happening out there in the world. Look forward to your safe return. Lot's of love, Tom~
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Hello
Very powerful sharing Jason. Sounds like a deeply moving experience in so many ways. Thank you for helping to enlighten me on what's happening out there in the world. Look forward to your safe return. Lot's of love, Tom~
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Date: 19th August 2010
wow
wow i want to see those places in real one day!!!!! come back safe to home my friend i hope see you soon!!!!!
wow
wow i want to see those places in real one day!!!!! come back safe to home my friend i hope see you soon!!!!!
Date: 19th August 2010
Cambodia
Wow. At first I was ... and then I was ... Wow. I believe I have to ponder qutie a bit of this before I can really determine my thoughts on it. You summed up a large portion of my emotional response to this blog by saying some of it upset you, some of it left you speechless. I think that may be where I sort of am right now ... I can't imagine seeing and hearing about .... and I'm back to speechless. Your students DON'T EVEN KNOW how much they will benefits from all of this ... Of course you are still FABULOUS!! :) You always will be!! Work it!!
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Cambodia
Wow. At first I was ... and then I was ... Wow. I believe I have to ponder qutie a bit of this before I can really determine my thoughts on it. You summed up a large portion of my emotional response to this blog by saying some of it upset you, some of it left you speechless. I think that may be where I sort of am right now ... I can't imagine seeing and hearing about .... and I'm back to speechless. Your students DON'T EVEN KNOW how much they will benefits from all of this ... Of course you are still FABULOUS!! :) You always will be!! Work it!!
From Blog: #16-Siem Reap-Same Same, But Different
Date: 17th August 2010
Golem
You guys kinda look good together!!! What a story!! Have not stopped laughing...You are definitely an incredible sport...I would've freaked...See you on the 23rd..love Billy
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
Golem
You guys kinda look good together!!! What a story!! Have not stopped laughing...You are definitely an incredible sport...I would've freaked...See you on the 23rd..love Billy
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
Date: 17th August 2010
Very funny
I had the same experience from my last trip to Vietnam. But from a friend, who I know surely that he is not gay. I don't know why some drunken man in Vietnam would act that way. Thanks for the laughs..!!
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
Very funny
I had the same experience from my last trip to Vietnam. But from a friend, who I know surely that he is not gay. I don't know why some drunken man in Vietnam would act that way. Thanks for the laughs..!!
From Blog: #15--Goodbye Vietnam (and Golem)
Teri
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OMG...
My arteries just let out a big old scream!
From Blog: #8—Honky-Tonkin’ (and country eatin’) in Tennessee