To start, I'll just relate a conversation I had recently: "Well...it's March." "Yes, it is..." "But I leave in March...." "I know." I know it seems like I should be prepared, since i've been organizing for this trip since December....but I can't help but feel in a bit of a daze. I suppose I should clarify, let you all know who I am and where i'm at. I've got the travel bug....badly. It's part of my genetic makeup. My family seems to be full of avid travellers....those who have made the leap and those who haven't done it - yet. I'm a lover of books and of language, and also of latin dancing and skateboarding. I like movement and freedom, I love meeting open-minded people and just new people in general. I teach English as a ... read more

I moved this from my previous website.....it belongs here more than there. This trip took place around September/October 2006.....but has been posted in July 2008. It was originally posted as separate blogs, but i've put them all together for your viewing pleasure. Malaysia 2006 Bangsar Besar (city big) Day of Arrival Salamat Pagi from Malaysia!!! Well, we have arrived! Yesterday morning was interesting, I woke up at 5am and just knew there would be no point in actually attempting to go to sleep again....I woke up thinking 'I'm going to be in Malaysia tonight' - and that was a brilliant thought to start the day. I packed as little as i have ever packed before and yet i still managed to have a suitcase that weighs 12 kilos. A girl's gotta be prepared ya? And speaking ... read more