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North America » United States » Arkansas » Fayetteville December 20th 2005

Well, I haven't left yet...still a little over two weeks to go. Christmas is in five days, and I still can't relax. Trying to prep for Christmas, New Year's, and a 6 month trip to Belgium is a little unnerving, especially when I only have about two weeks to get it all done. In fact, I probably shouldn't be messing with this blog right now. My flight to Brussels leaves on January 5th. I'll have a layover in Atlanta, and arrive in Belgium on the morning of January 6. I've attached some photo's from the place I've called home for the past few years...good old Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you don't know me, I've been working on my Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering at the U of A. My academic career has culminated with an amazing opportunity ... read more
My House
Rock and Gizmo
Houston

North America » United States » Arkansas August 31st 2005

As everyone in America not living in a cave is probably aware, Hurricane Katrina arrived on the doorstep of New Orleans on August 29, 2005. The crazy luck is that if Katrina had arrived 24 hours later than she did, we would have already been well on our way to our trip around the world. Instead, because of the capricious winds of fate, we became evacuees (or refugees, or whatever politically-incorrect name you want to give it). Here's our story... As Shan and I toiled at our final week of work, we were aware that a storm was churning in the Gulf, but at that time it was supposed to hook hard after crossing over Florida and boomerang back into Florida a second time. Friday night Shan and I celebrated our newfound employment status (or lack ... read more
Sad Traffic Face

North America » United States » Arkansas August 29th 2005

Okay, so I thought packing would be a little hard, but I underestimated how much stuff I want to take with me. It’s hard, since I’m going to be living in another country and won’t be able to just drive home to get anything I want. Plus, I have to take stuff for the rest of the warm weather and stuff to keep warm when it gets cold. Oh, it’s such a pain! I’ve never been a good packer anyway, because I always want to take way more than I need, and I know I’m doing that now, but I’m a girl! Don’t let the smile on my face in the picture fool you - I just hadn’t really gotten started yet. I’m leaving in just a few days and I’m so excited and scared and ... read more

North America » United States » Arkansas June 9th 2005

Sorry about the hiccup. As we were trying to post from Hot Springs a few days ago, our internet connection kept going out. We stayed at a small RV park out in the boondocks, very isolated and quiet. Drove into Hot Springs, visited the bathhouses and drove through the National Park. Gathered some of the hot spring water - it makes great coffee. Had his and her whirlpool baths and massages in the evening - very relaxing! ... read more
National Park Visitor's Office
Ozark Bathhouse
Hot Springs Pawn Shop

North America » United States » Arkansas May 24th 2005

Hola amigos! As you must know, I'm set to leave for Mexico in less than two days. I will be staying with family friends and in addition to helping out around their clinic, will be administering basic hearing tests at local schools. Sounds exciting, doesn't it?! I think so. Today I've been busy packing. Not packing for long stretches of time, but packing whenever the need hits. For example, I realized earlier that I will desperately need a Spanish/English dictionary. In it went! And so on and so forth. But I'm sure you don't want to hear about my thrilling day of suitcase stuffing, so I will wrap this up. Adios! ~ Casey (aka Mira) ... read more




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