Archive for July, 2013
This American Life: I Drive a John Deere
I grew up eight miles outside a town so small it’s often left out on maps. Most people from Condon, when asked where we’re from, will beat around the bush […]
Introducing Teach English: ESL – TEFL Certification & Job Placement
I’m so excited to finally reveal the new site I’ve been working hard on for several weeks now: TeachEnglishESL.com. I’m the proud owner of a new website baby, where my […]
Worshipping Rats at the Rat Temple in India
Karni Mata Temple, India: The faint squeal of thousands of rats can be heard as we approach the ornately detailed temple. When we step inside, they scurry around the black-and-white […]
Dear Life. Thank you.
Have you ever taken five minutes to just look around and feel grateful? Have you really soaked it all in, taken a good look at your surroundings and then let […]
5 Things I Miss Most About Teaching English Abroad
After a year of teaching English abroad in both Thailand and China, I find myself thinking of certain people, specific moments or special students at random times throughout the day. […]
Scams in Jaisalmer India
Jaisalmer rises from the Thar Desert in such a fashion one might think the sand just morphed into a city, complete with havelis, temples and one of the world’s largest […]
Tourism Authority of Thailand Contest: Meant to Move to Isaan
Happy Tuesday! I have a big favor to ask of you. Below is an excerpt from my entry into a contest run by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The challenge […]