Friday, April 11, 2008

Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Buongiorno! Gruezi!

After much debate, I have decided to start another blog. I LOVE blogging. Not only did I use it to document my entire year in Mexico, but I also use it for teaching. Often during my prep periods at school, I find myself looking at my first blog in a state of nostalgia. It has turned into a wonderful way to remember the details of the experience. Also, since I am really bad at backing up my photos (I know, I know), I like having a blog as a backup for my favorite shots.

I am currently living in Los Angeles paying a mere $750/month. Much to practically every single Angelino's dismay, I do not have a car. Since I walk to work, it seems a bit ridiculous to pay an additional $500/month for a car. Perhaps more importantly, I like using this extra money to do as much traveling as possible. I've decided that I would rather travel to as many places as possible than have a cute car. I also realize that I won't always have the ability to travel once I get older, so I'm trying to spend every available vacation discovering a new place.

And, in typical fashion, I have already started planning (and shopping!) for my new travel lifestyle. I just purchased an extra large pack towel from REI, a new carry-on with a detachable day pack, and luggage locks. I'm also looking into a rolling duffel, but I'm still undecided...

Upcoming summer adventures: Paris with Rachel, a little bit of gallivanting around Europe for a week, and Colombia for six weeks! Soooooo unbelievably excited.

Hasta pronto!

1 comment:

Emma said...

I'm sad I can't galavant in Europe with you! And it's been ten days with no new entry - come on Gina - Don updates the baby page almost every day! You gotta keep up! ;-)