Tag: embrace

May 28, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington

My God, this feels incredible. I inhale deeply. With my eyes closed, I listen to the frogs croaking in the nearby pond. Slow exhale. I feel my body cooling from the water in the cold tub. Inhale. I …

July 18, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

Well, this takes me back. I feel much too old to be hanging out with these college-aged co-workers of mine at a bonfire-turned-house party, but how could I possibly say no? They’re young, attractive, and Minnesota nice. Did …

May 14, 2015 – Somewhere in Southern Minnesota

Wow, my interviewing skills are terrible. I’m sitting across from two lovely women I met through my preferred hosting website, conducting my first interview ever. They tell me about their decision to host travelers. Their outlook on life. …

March 22, 2015 – Saint Paul, Minnesota

My adult life has always felt a bit serendipitous. I tend to trace this feeling back to when I was 18, eager to get out and embrace new experiences. Most notably, though, was at age 19 when my …