My 10 Year Blog Anniversary: Thoughts on a 10 Year Project!
In the world of blogging, 10 years is a momentous milestone! When you consider that statistics show 80% of new …
Tag: Self-Reflection
Earth Day Considerations From a World Traveler
With all of the drastic changes that have taken place because of COVID-19, the world is operating in a state …
Reflections on the Digital Nomad Lifestyle After One Year of Traveling Abroad
July 8th, 2018 was the night I left the U.S.A. to begin traveling around from one country to the next. …
The Greatest Challenges I’ve Faced While Traveling Alone
There aren’t many experiences I can think of that assist in the process of growing up more than leaving home …
Here’s What Happened During My First Week Without ANY Caffeine Consumption
Quitting ALL caffeine consumption in the New Year was one of a few resolutions I made to myself in the …
About My Blog and My Plans for the Future
The Rocky Safari is a journey that started back in January of 2013. I was a high school student at …
50 Takeaways From 5 Full Years of Blogging
Insane! Has it really been 5 years since the day I started this blog? Where has the time gone? It’s …
I Wish Black Friday Still Started at Midnight
Up until a year or two, Black Friday shopping was a tradition for my family. Discounts, deals, and doorbusters helped …
Would You Date Someone From Another Country?
International romance. It is complicated, confusing, and different than anything I’ve ever encountered before. I’m surprised I have even allowed …
Written During My 26 Hour Journey to China
(Written on 7/7/2015 – posting now since I FINALLY have access to Wi-Fi) I actually want to cry. I’m typing …
Speciation is the Reason Why I Don’t Want to Live Forever
An overarching theme in General Biology is gaining an appreciation for the vast diversity of life. Prevailing ideas like Charles Darwin’s …
Why I Will No Longer Participate in Black Friday
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for a number of reasons. Each year, everyone comes to my parent’s home and we …
Is General Chemistry at Rutgers Hard?
This semester, I’m enrolled in two courses: General Chemistry 161 and Intro to Experimentation 171 (AKA Chem Lab). In response …
The MBTI Changed My Life Forever (Story of a Gay INFJ)
I am an “INFJ.” Four simple letters possessing seemingly all of the answers to my questions in life. I owe a …
