Archive for December, 2009

2009 in Review: The Professional Hobo

Monday, December 28th, 2009

As I sit in the remaining days of 2009, reflecting upon days past and planning for days to come, I realize that this year has seen quite a few adventures!

Merry Christmas! And New Lyrics for an Old Carol

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Merry Christmas everybody! While people back home in Canada are playing in the snow, I’m playing with snakes here in Australia. Go figure.

This year, Kelly and I are playing “tag along” with some friends of ours for a jam-packed few days of house visits, food, cheer, food, gifts, food, games, and probably – some [...]

A Week-In-The-Life of Kim: Cutting Edge Law

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Kim Wright lived a nomadic life through her entire adulthood, with well over 40 addresses to her name. There were always good, rational reasons for the moves – bigger houses, new jobs, divorces, etc. A happy empty-nester since 2003, Kim has seen a total of 16 kids come through her home (birth kids, step-kids, foster [...]

Roundup: December 1st-15th

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Okay, I’m a few days late, but wouldn’t you agree that the special post on the 2009 Victorian Bushfires was worth it? (Yeah, I thought so).
Here are the results of my prolific-ness over the last few weeks:

Wise Bread
Become a Frequent Flyer Master and Earn a Free Flight Every Year
Ssshh: don’t bother me. I’m busy doing [...]

Special Post: Reflections on the 2009 Victorian Bushfires – by a Year Nine class in WA

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

I was recently contacted by a high school teacher in Western Australia, who said her year nine class was doing a project on the 2009 Victorian Bushfires, and having found my own diary entries on the ordeal, asked if I would be kind enough to read and respond to their reflections, as somebody who was [...]

The Plight of a Writer Living Abroad: Lessons Learned About Getting Support

Monday, December 14th, 2009

About a year ago, an acquaintance of mine became a published author. The book was about weight loss (and I am a 5’8” 125 pound semi-weakling). But you know what? I bought a copy anyway. Why? Because somebody I know became a published author, and I wanted to buy a copy to support her. So [...]

Perfect Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Here is a list of gifts that are perfect for the traveler in your life. From small items to expensive technology, there’s something to fit any price range. I didn’t just pick each item out of thin air though: there is a method to my madness. I either own it (and love it), have [...]

A Week-In-The-Life of Chris & Cathy: Traveling Teachers

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Attempting to avoid Canadian winters at all costs, Chris & Cathy decided in 2004 that traveling and teaching would be an ideal way to immerse themselves in foreign cultures and not merely pass through them, staring wide-eyed from a bus. They quit their jobs, sold their house, put everything remaining into storage and boarded a [...]

Passports With Purpose 2009: Build a School in Cambodia, and Win Great Prizes!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Last year, I donated $30 towards a great cause, and ended up winning over $150 of travel gear. If you want to learn how to do something similar right now, then read on!