Author Archives: erinparker75

Kumbh Mela Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2013

Here we go, wandering around on the main bathing day. Chad and Cerrie brought dry clothes and just changed in the boat so we didn’t have to go back to camp. Then we moseyed about the Ganga. Along with ten … Continue reading →

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Kumbh Mela part 2

Posted on May 1, 2013

It’s just….madness. and more madness- There’s no schedule per se – no program to follow. Just a bunch (as in, millions) of people walking around kind of aimlessly. And so we do the same. I want the Sadhus. The Sadhus … Continue reading →

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I Forgive You….

Posted on April 18, 2013

I learned a huge lesson a few weeks ago, about my limits, and how I am constantly in a state of growth. I was spending some time with a friend, and we were discussing our strongest and weakest attributes. I … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on March 20, 2013

I leave today for an ILM meditation retreat in Bandera, TX and will be going offline for 5 days. Eeeeek! So excited. Kelsie and Mercedes will both be there. See y’all when I’m back. Have a beautiful weekend. <3

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Kumbh Mela pt 1

Posted on March 19, 2013

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 was the part of the trip I was most looking forward to. It’s the largest religious festival on earth. Over the course of 55 days, around 100 million people show up to bathe in the Ganges. … Continue reading →

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Taj Mahal

Posted on March 7, 2013

The following morning, we hop in our taxi at 5:30AM to take us to the Taj bus stop. We were supposed to be there at 5AM. Great. Now I’m irritated because we’re gonna miss the MOST FAMOUS MONUMENT in India. … Continue reading →

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Delhi-ishus

Posted on March 5, 2013

There’s this video my friend showed me made by a comedy team in Quebec, where they poke fun at their accents in English. They eliminate the “h” before words that need it, and put it instead in front of words … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday

Posted on January 25, 2013

I’m downing the coffee at work today since I was a big girl and stayed out last night dancing until the wee hours of the morn. Totes worth it. This guy makes me chuckle:   have the loveliest of weekends!!!!!!!

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OkCupid Guys…

Posted on January 22, 2013

…are awesome. Sometimes the Universe hands you a gift when you weren’t even asking for it. Just for funsies. That’s how Monday was for me. High fiving Monday! source Often in my life, there are brief encounters I have with … Continue reading →

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House Storm King

Posted on January 17, 2013

My trip to New York in October included a jaunt to Storm King, a sculpture garden in New Windsor. This is just an hour north of the city, and the drive was like a postcard of perfection – a crisp … Continue reading →

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