After 9 months away, it seems like a good opportunity to assess some travel gear choices I made prior to departure. Most important to me, I did not overpack. Every few weeks I meet other travelers who compliment me on the size of my 40L, 11kg pack. This compliment is quickly followed by a statement like, “My bag is…
Tag: Planning
To Infinity & Beyond 7.1.16
This week I moved out of the apartment I lived in for more than four years;
Spreadsheets Upon Spreadsheets 5.22.16
As a liberal arts undergraduate, working in spreadsheets was foreign. My allegiances were to MS Word and only MS Word. After three years in an MBA program and four years advising MBA students, I admit, business folks know how to design and select their tools. For The Year of Sarah Joy I use a master…
Moving Out 4.28.16
10 months ago I signed a shorter lease in anticipation of The Year of Sarah Joy. This morning I tidied my apartment for a showing. This afternoon, I learned the new renters passed their background check and are interested in buying my furniture and builtins. After four years, my no-closet, perfect for Pride Parade parties, 350 square…
Effective July 1 – notice of resignation 3.6.16
…was the all too clear subject of my email. Six months after discussing my travel plans with my team at work, I submitted my formal resignation. In case you are counting, the gap between this resignation email and my last day of work is four months. I chose to be transparent and share my plans well in advance for…
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