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My Thank You & Pledge to Ryan Dunn
When I heard that Ryan Dunn had died in a car wreck, it took a few days for it to really sink in. Then it felt like my heart exploded. You see, I was late to the Jackass/Viva la Bam party that is...
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10 Very Honest Things About Me
It’s been awhile since I posted. I didn’t plan on posting this entry, actually, I had another one planned completely. In my planned post, I’ll go over what I’ve been up to, in addition to some details...
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My Sixteen Year Old Self
Hey guys. I finally gave in and got a Tumblr account. You can see it here: Melissa’s Super Awesome Tumblr. I’m basically using it as a visual diary…. post things I’m thinking about with photography...
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This Year’s Love
It’s officially 2012. As you can see, I’ve only posted once. Not from a lack of interest or a lack of trying. I’ve started and stopped about three or four blog posts, but they haven’t felt right. I’m...
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Lessons from Yoda: Yes, I’m a Geek
Oprah Winfrey. Mitch Albom. Audrey Hepburn. Carrie Bradshaw. These are just a few people who inspire me, people I’ve learned from. Oprah, Mitch Albom, Audrey Hepburn- all real people, making a...
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The Iceland Thing
For the past few weeks, I’ve worked on this post. I’ve revised it about a million times. I’ve looked for inspirational ways to grab your attention, to fully immerse you in what I’m about to say. In the...
View ArticleOf Course We Missed Our Flight: Stuck in Boston
This post was supposed to be a post about tonight’s arrival in Reykjavik. Instead, it’s about how Mike and I ended up in a hostel outside of Boston. Welcome to traveling for a living, Melissa!...
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Melissa’s Travel Journal: Revelations at the Edge of Iceland
In Iceland, there’s an old saying for when times get rough – “Petta Reddast”. It means, “everything will work out”. The Icelanders, along with being superstitious, are optimistic and carefree. They...
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10 Things We Did in Blönduós: Our Trip to Northern Iceland
“There goes that m-th–f—ing ice cream truck!” Dan, one of our gracious hosts, yells at a passing truck as we’re driving to dinner. Beautiful scenery, small town living, angry kria (artic tern), and...
View ArticleDonation Boxes: The Broke Blogger’s Dilemma
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve added a donation box to Melissa’s 100. I’m not completely comfortable with it. Before this trip, I felt that asking for money on a blog was the epitome of narcissism. Three...
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Welcome to the UK: My Host Gets Lost & I’m Found
I step off the train, onto the platforms, and quickly try to get my bearings. That way- the crowd is going that way. I follow them, trying to clear all the noise from my mind. Three hours earlier, I...
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End of the Road: The Conclusion of My First Trip to Europe
Nearly three months ago, I gave up my life and headed to Iceland. Within those three months, I’ve been uncomfortable, exhilarated, fearful, nervous and fulfilled. I’ve done things I never thought I...
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Friends, Finito & Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert
Well, it’s official. I’m back in the States! As my adventures back home are just beginning, a lot has been uncertain. Mostly, what my future holds – where I plan on living, how long I’m still going to...
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The First Ever Melissa’s 100 Reading List
Story time! Believe it or not, there was a time when I didn’t talk. I couldn’t communicate the same way other people did. When I was a little girl, I was severely speech delayed. Beyond the normal age...
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Girl Talk in Southern Iceland & My Trip to D.C.
It’s nearly midnight, chilly, and I’m running after a bus in four inch heels. The cobblestone walkways of the Georgetown section of D.C. don’t help. I nearly trip at one point, stumbling briefly, then...
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