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Photos: Beach Tour 2012

USA | Tuesday, 3 Jul 2012 | Photo Gallery

My pictures from several different beaches in NC
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Beach Tour 2012

USA | Thursday, 21 Jun 2012 | Views [881]

Our road trip took us from Raleigh to Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Swansboro, and finally to Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout. I'm also going to include a previous and lone trip to Wrightsville ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, horses, lighthouses, north carolina, on the road, ponies, road trip, seashells, wild horses, wild ponies

Exploring Raleigh: Part Two

USA | Sunday, 27 May 2012 | Views [737]

I'm constantly surprised by the kindness of the people in Raleigh (including Cary and Apex). While exploring or working or even just going to the grocery store I consistently see small acts of kindness, opening of doors, waves and smiles. Even ... Read more >

Photos: Exploring Raleigh Part One

USA | Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012 | Photo Gallery

Photos of the Gregg Museum and Raleigh Arboretum
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Exploring Raleigh Part One: jewelry, museums, flowers, NC State Campus

USA | Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012 | Views [850]

Exploring Raleigh After working 9 days in a row, two of which were doubles, I was looking forward to finally getting to explore Raleigh. The morning brought a random thunderstorm and my plans were canceled. My friend and I ... Read more >

Tags: arboretum, city, exploring, gregg museum, nc state, raleigh

Drop the stereotypes, your job is not who you are-- A duel rant.

USA | Monday, 5 Mar 2012 | Views [878]

So the other night I got into a debate with a coworker. We are both servers at a local restaurant and he had just received a not-so-great tip from a table. Sometimes this happens... I usually just shake my head and move on. But this guy instead ... Read more >

Tags: inspirational, job, stereotype, travel

A Girl in Raleigh

USA | Saturday, 3 Mar 2012 | Views [656]

I've moved around a lot. Something like 24 or 25 times, and I'm only 25 years old. Yes, I know that sounds nuts and you are now wondering if I am an Army brat. My parents were in the Army when I was born, but they were out soon after. Anyways, I'm just ... Read more >

Tags: apex, city, explore, north carolina, raleigh