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come on, baby! photo safari! (Austin style…meaning weird)

Michael

So, I had a change of plans. I decided to postpone my running until EARLY tomorrow morning (SO incredibly rare for me since I’m a night/midnight runner at heart.) I would rather not be attacked or kidnapped on the poorly lit (due to nightfall) 4.5 mile track between the hotel, river, and downtown. (Some of you follow me on Twitter & Facebook, so you should recognize the kidnapping reference from earlier…yeah….) This wicked cool photo safari happened due to a wrong turn. Seriously. This is yet another time where I am amazed at God’s providence, even in the “little” things. … Continue reading come on, baby! photo safari! (Austin style…meaning weird)

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1k | one glorious journey

Michael

I passed THE mile marker recently. ONE THOUSAND Instagram posts!!! 😀 (Shameless plug – follow me on Instagram: @jmhansen) Here is my very first IG post (according to Statigram). I’d say the timing is basically perfect because I’m about to make a trip to Austin. Of course, this means I shall be making a very necessary stop in Waco at my favorite coffee house on the planet – Common Grounds!!! As I scroll through the now 1,000+ IG posts I’ve made over the last year or so, I am amazed to see where the Lord has taken me. So many … Continue reading 1k | one glorious journey

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Three Thursday T’s | tip, target, & two cents

Michael

Is the crazy Travel Bug biting you? I wouldn’t blame you. In fact, I’m jumping up and down right next to you. 😉 It’s June, y’all!? (Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the street.) Let’s get right to it. Time is short. (I’m sure I have ADD like the rest of Gen Y, so shorter posts are awesome.) T1 | Travel Tip When planning your dream honeymoon, think ahead to the time of year you are going to travel. Say you’re getting married tomorrow and your honeymoon commences the moment you drive away in that sporty … Continue reading Three Thursday T’s | tip, target, & two cents

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#WINNING Wednesday

Michael

This moment has been brought to you by…one happy driver. #WINNING! May I introduce…ROAD NINJA! Road Ninja rules the highway. He (or she, if you prefer the Angelina Jolie/Charlize Theron type) stealthily guides you to the nearest (extremely elusive…not. even. kidding!) Chick-fil-a. No more guessing. No more looking for the lackluster green information road signs. No more passing the ridiculously quick exits. For my iPhone friends, slide to unlock…your Apple treasure’s fullest potential. Just let your GPM…I mean, GPS…do all the work. (Movie reference, anyone?) Open the app. Let your GPS locate nearby options. Or press the funny little Interstate … Continue reading #WINNING Wednesday

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monday monday monday

Michael

How do I start my Mondays? Well, buckle your seat belts. Supercharged. Slightly jittery. Yet dignified. Fashionably casual. British pop-esque. Micah. He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Coffee. What’s in my cup? Ethiopian Harrar Hints of chocolate & wine…maybe floral & maple? Pandora. New station (this should not be new to my playlist, but apparently I’m slow on these things): Adele. Good variety: Adele, Sara Bareilles, A Fine Frenzy, Duffy, Michael Bublé, … Continue reading monday monday monday

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Is history truly cyclical?

Michael

I am a travel agent (one of several hats I wear). One of my clients wants to take a European tour. I typically provide a research package to bring clients up to speed on the local history, geography, landmarks, cuisine, hotel options, currency, time zone, weather, etc. May I just say now, if you plan on visiting Amsterdam, AVOID (FLEE; RUN FROM) the Red Light District. Have y’all heard of Sodom & Gomorrah? History is cyclical. People are sinners. There is nothing new under the sun. Amsterdam may not burn with sulfur and fire anytime soon, but the world will … Continue reading Is history truly cyclical?