Tag: Philadelphia
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Overcoming the Four Letter Word
Nothing’s certain. Nothing’s perfect. The time is now. So often before I took the leap of faith and starting traveling around the world solo, I wanted all the stars to align. In my mind, I fancied every aspect of my life lining up in perfect harmony so that it would make sense to quit whatever…
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Is the American Dream really a nightmare?
Uh oh. The fun and games are almost over. My year on the road is officially coming to a close. This year has given me a lot of time to contemplate the kind of life I want to live and I delved into many living situations to find out which best suits me. I’ve surfed…
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The scary ocean critters of New Jersey’s beaches
I’m reminiscing today of the time I spent living on the east coast. I essentially made it my bitch, spending every day off from the restaurant I had foraging, exploring, finding new hiking trails, beaches, hidden swim holes, you name it. A friend came and visited me in Philadelphia for the summer and we spent…
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10 Things I learned in Philly
I moved to Philadelphia post-college in October 2010. I’m moving back to Chicago (my home town) tomorrow. 15 months have gone by, and my, how I’ve grown! This is the obligatory moving on post. Here is a list of things I’ve accomplished/learned in my time on the East Coast. 1. I learned how to parallel park: Once…
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How to Party at the Mummer’s Parade
Step 1: Peel yourself out of bed at the ass crack of dawn (or noon if you’re me) on New Year’s Day. Nevermind that you just survived the biggest party night of the year the night before. Oh yeah, make sure you’re in Philadelphia. Step 2: Whatever you do, take public transportation! Head to Center…
Jill Meinecke 