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Continue reading →: Road Trip, Part 1: UtahWhat a week. The short version is, this road trip was 100% successful, and yes, I will be living in a van next year. The long version? I’m going to have to divide this into two posts, there’s too much to cover in one. I thought maybe I’d separate this…
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Continue reading →: Dangerous WatersThe campervan pulled to the left on some grooved pavement. Jane gripped the steering wheel and corrected gently. To her right, the Colorado river flowed across some rocks, creating small whitecaps. The scenery was lush, a far cry from what she’d seen for the last three days driving through Utah.…
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Continue reading →: Epic Southwest Road Trip for $67? Sign Me Up!On Tuesday morning I passed the LMSW licensing exam. What a huge relief (and accomplishment)! That means now it’s all adventure, all the time (with a slower start as I get my son off to college in September). The exam itself wasn’t too bad. I felt well prepared, and I…
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Continue reading →: Two Diners and a Tuxedo (That I Didn’t Photograph)I’m coming to you live from a diner this week. It’s actually my second diner today. I had a 15-minute date with Carey earlier this evening, during which I managed to inhale a delicious piece of lemon meringue pie. It was supposed to be a longer date, but he got…
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Continue reading →: Still SwimmingIn a crowded grocery store, one woman learns that just because you’re overlooked doesn’t mean you’re unseen.
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Continue reading →: The Distance I’ve CrossedOn Tuesday morning, in the presence of my parents, sisters, and Carey, I joined hundreds of classmates in walking across the stage and accepting a diploma from Fordham University’s School of Social Service. I can now officially put the letters “MSW” after my last name. In 10 days I am…
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Continue reading →: And So it Begins…My gap year has officially started! Suddenly it feels both like I have all the time in the world, and like every moment is precious. You know how they say youth is wasted on the young? I think gap years are wasted on the young too. How can a 17-…
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Continue reading →: Biking Through All Five BoroughsOn Sunday morning my alarm went off at 4:15 am. Carey and I dragged ourselves out of bed and caught the 5:07 am train to Manhattan, bleary eyed with bicycles. We hopped on the subway at Grand Central and rode the 4-5-6 a few stops. It wasn’t until we got…
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