Have you ever got stuck in your own head and were not able to make any sort of decision? I have a feeling that many of us go through this often enough (at least my friends do). But what do you do when this happens with your diabetes? What makes you freeze and become indecisive when your life is on…
Isn’t it great that we have all of this new technology to make our lives easier? Like the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and how it helps diabetics manage their blood sugar numbers. They make our lives easier, unless they decide not to work properly. It’s good to periodically be reminded that sometimes we need to double-check our fancy technology. Traveling…
In 2009 I went to Tanzania to volunteer for a non-profit that helps “promote gender equality and sexual health in East Africa through grant-making and competitive interest loans.” It doesn’t seem to be around anymore, but it taught me a lot about the world and what I take for granted, insulin and diabetes-wise. My Volunteer Job Part of my volunteer…
I get off the phone and immediately start excitedly running and jumping around my apartment, squealing the whole time. I just got off the phone with someone offering me a job on an Antarctic Research Cruise and I accepted! (Ahhhhhhhhhh!) This was the best news I could have received in 2012 (best news for many years)! Going to all the…
Getting out in nature away from people always brings me peace and joy. When I have to carry 25 lbs. on my back while seeking this peace and joy, it makes it a bit more challenging to find. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely enjoy the trek, it’s just much more difficult than hiking with 2 lbs. on my back….
What if you want to explore nature but you aren’t a big fan of hiking? How else can you go on an adventure? Fear not, there is a way. You can canoe or kayak down a river or through a lake. You will see a whole different part of nature than if you were just hiking. And lucky for you,…
Being at sea for months, we finally stop on a small island, over 1200 miles (2000 km) from any mainland. The stay will not be a long one, just enough to fuel up and set sail again. I don’t have much time, I have to find something to do, and quick! Let’s Sail Around the World! In 2010, I sailed…
I really like to cross-country ski, I’ve loved it since I was a kid. I actually like to cross-country ski more than I like to downhill ski. Sadly don’t get to go that often, but a few years ago I was able to go! And it was beautiful! There are a few things to be aware of before a type…
One of the most popular tourist attractions in New Zealand are the Waitomo worm caves. During a 3-week trip there, my friend and I booked a 3-hour guided worm cave tour. (The time we would actually be in the caves was closer to 1.5-hours). Sadly, my friend missed her connecting flight and missed this tour. Everyone on the tour wore…
Whanganui River Great Walk My friend, Alyssa and I, did a three-day backpacking canoe trip along New Zealand’s Whanganui River. This is one of New Zealand’s eleven Great Walks. Described on the Department of Conservation website the Whanganui River Journey is a 3-, 4-, or 5-day trip for those to “Explore the scenic Whanganui River by paddling down it through…
