Category Archives: Travels

My trapeze experience

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Shannon

I’m trying to live an interesting life. I have limited resources, but I use what I have to do the things I don’t want to regret not doing. Like flying on a trapeze. Or is trapeze a verb? Either way, … Continue reading →

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Our honeymoon: Friday & Saturday

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Shannon

Friday was our last day in VA, and really, it was just a morning. We got up earlier than we had all week, packed up our stuff, straightened up the cabin and headed out. We were in search of breakfast, … Continue reading →

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Our honeymoon: Wednesday & Thursday

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Shannon

Wednesday, our second full day in VA, the plan was to spend the day exploring Shenandoah National Park. The first thing that went wrong with this plan is that we couldn’t find our National Park pass before leaving home and … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin friends?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Shannon

I’m going to be in Madison, WI for a couple nights next week. Anyone reading from that area?

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Post nuptials

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Shannon

The wedding is over. I’m a married woman. And it was a smashing success! I’ve been neglecting this blog lately, but we’re trying to capture as much of the experience on our Shan & Mike blog. If you’re interested. I … Continue reading →

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Directionally challenged, as they say

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Shannon

For Christmas, the Giraffe got me a GPS. With my new job, I drive around the state quite a bit, and since I usually have no idea where I’m going and I have no intuition for this stuff, the GPS … Continue reading →

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Blog to the Hizzer

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Shannon

Last year I really wanted to go to the BlogHer conference. It was in Chicago, a mere three-hour drive away, and I could have gotten the student rate. But in the end, nearly all of the people I was so … Continue reading →

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I’m always packin’

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Shannon

I’ve shared a few Pack Lists here before because I’m always very organized about packing, and thought you should be too! But today I was introduced to this cool tool: the Universal Packing List. You enter a bunch of information … Continue reading →

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The You Ess of Ay (redux)

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Shannon

On our recent road trip, the Giraffe and I went through several states, many of them new to me. And so I decided it was time to update my map. My map of States I’ve Visited. I don’t count states … Continue reading →

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Cross Country 5

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Shannon

When we woke up in Vegas, we decided to use our free $25 food credit (we got it when we booked the hotel) at the breakfast bar. No way could I eat $12 worth of food at that point, but … Continue reading →

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Cross Country 4

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Shannon

The Grand Canyon was incredible, but so were Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. I am always so amazed with the crazy awesome things nature creates all on its own. I mean humans build awesome buildings and bridges and whatnot, … Continue reading →

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Cross Country 2

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Shannon

On the second day of our trip, Sunday, we took off early (by early I generally mean 8 because anything before that is ludicrous; in fact even 8 is a bit ludicrous) and drove to Tulsa. When researching Tulsa I … Continue reading →

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Cross country 1

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Shannon

My recent absence can be explained in two words: ROAD TRIP! Awhile ago the Giraffe and I got the opportunity to drive a friend’s car across the country—she’s moving to San Diego, but driving a moving truck and needed to … Continue reading →

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I need a nap after that weekend.

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Shannon

I had a nutty weekend. I took friday off to join me sister for her wedding weekend on Lake Michigan, but on my way there on thursday I was in a car accident. It was my fault. I was doing … Continue reading →

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Pack List: Two Weeks Abroad

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Shannon

Here’s the next installment of my Pack List series. This is the list I made when packing for my two-week trip to Ireland this past spring. When making this list, I planned on re-wearing several things (which I did), washing … Continue reading →

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