On the road again!
SOUTH DAKOTA to MONTANA to WYOMING to COLORADO Guys! I am on the road again!! My Two Months in Virginia But first, you may be wondering...
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Jun 27, 20212 min read
Shana Takes a Break
VIRGINIA Looks like it's time for Shana to take a break. Trust me, it's reluctantly that I admit this. But things are getting back to...
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Apr 29, 202120 min read
How to Prepare for The Subway Hike (Top Down) in 10 Easy Steps
BRING A 60' ROPE, A WETSUIT, & MAD RAPPELLING SKILLS The Subway hike is a 10-mile wilderness trek through a canyon on the west side of...
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Apr 26, 20213 min read
To Ensure My Vaccine Works
Does your vaccine even work if you don't post it on social media? Just checked Instagram. It's true. Your vaccine only works if you post...
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Apr 23, 202112 min read
Why a Man in NV has my Shorts
AND OTHER THINGS I LEARNED ALONG THE TRAIL It's been nearly six weeks now since I landed in Arizona to officially start my adventure and...
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Apr 23, 20216 min read
Essentials for Life On the Road
TURNS OUT, THAT WHOLE "LESS IS MORE" THING IS TRUE. Now that I've been on the road for nearly six weeks, I wanted to share some of the...
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Mar 13, 20212 min read
The Car Situation Resolution
PHOENIX, AZ Old car stored. New car secured. Remember the car dilemma? Well, thanks to the generosity of good friends (and, by good...
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Mar 12, 20214 min read
How to Pack for 6 Months on the Road
The Challenge: Warm weather. Cold weather. Casual clothes. Hiking clothes. Six months. Two suitcases. Go. The next big challenge for this...
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
And the Adventure Officially Begins
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Monday, March 8, 2021 - the adventures of this modern day vagabond officially began today! My movers arrived at 9:00 am...
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Mar 3, 20211 min read
I am halfway homeless.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is getting REAL! Back in the old days, closing on a house was a little party. You would have the buyer and their...
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Mar 1, 20211 min read
Packing Party!
Just in case you were wondering, my Mom and my sister, Brianne, are my two favorite people! They rolled into town this past weekend for a...
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Feb 25, 20211 min read
First Stop: Arizona
Finally, sunshine, warm weather, and friends I haven't seen in ages. First stop on this crazy journey: Arizona! I fly into Phoenix on 13...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read
The Car Situation
I'm trying to figure out what to do with my car. It's a situation. The Virginia Car I have a car in Virginia and I need to figure out...
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Feb 13, 20212 min read
Where will I put my things?
Looks like I'm moving in with Mom and Dad. Now that I'm selling my home, I need to figure out a few things. What is my address? Ok, so...
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Feb 8, 20211 min read
So, I decided to sell my house.
Sell my house. Put everything in storage. Head west for a new adventure. Your first question is likely: where are you going to live?...
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Feb 3, 20212 min read
Who is Shana and Why Is She Taking a Hike?
Hi! I am Shana, a middle-aged IT Sales professional in the DC area. After several months of working remotely because of COVID, with...
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