For as long as I can remember, going to Machu Picchu has been #1 on my long list of sites to see. I remember watching documentaries on the History/Discovery Channels and thinking that it was[…]
Failure and Success in Language Learning
Language Failures I just finished reading a book entitled “El Lado Positive del Fracaso” (the Positive Side of Failure) by John C. Maxwell and it got me thinking about my language learning journey. I had[…]
TEFL at Máximo Nivel – A Review
Info: School: Máximo Nivel Location: La Antigua, Guatemala Course: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Dates: January 20, 2014 – February 14, 2014 Background: I had already taught internationally before doing the TEFL course,[…]
How To: Quit Smoking
“Quitting smoking is easy… I’ve done it a thousand times!” Often attributed to Mark Twain (1), this witty remark resonates with anyone who has ever attempted to quit smoking. In my particular case, I must[…]
Can Atheists Celebrate Christmas?
I grew up in a Roman Catholic home and celebrated Christmas religiously (pun intended). Coupled with my birthday on the 26th, this time of year has always been my favorite. But over the years I[…]
Exercise Experiment #1… 100 Pushups for 30 Days
Intro and Inspiration: Combining my mad scientific method skills with my interest and curiosity in exercise science and body change, I have decided to undertake this fun little 30 day exercise challenge. The goal is[…]
Hiking Guatemala – El Mirador Santiaguito
Name: El Mirador Santiaguito Location: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Altitude: Variable, but estimated to be about 2,510m / 8,235 ft (1) Difficulty: Easy View: Explosive Recommended: Highly Volcanic Activity: Very Active My Opinion and Advice: I thoroughly[…]
Hiking Guatemala – El Volcán Santiaguito
Name: El Volcán Santiaguito Location: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Altitude: Variable, but estimated to be about 2,510m / 8,235 ft (1) Difficulty: Challenging View: Otherworldly Recommended: Only for those fit for hiking. Volcanic Activity: Very Active History[…]