Author Archives: erinparker75

El Salvador, part 2

Posted on September 6, 2012 by erinparker75

La Guitarra, our hostel of choice, claims they don’t have our rezzie for the beach front room (typical) and offers us a windowless cell for $25/night. Um, no. So we figure we’ll stay in a cheaper place for one night and come back … Continue reading →

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Power

Posted on September 4, 2012 by erinparker75

I’m walking through some pretty heavy stuff right now. Having good days and bad days. And I’m struggling with frustration, wanting to already be through and on the other side, instead of giving my Soul time to adjust and learn during this … Continue reading →

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Surfing in El Salvador

Posted on August 30, 2012 by erinparker75

Flying in, you see nothing but green, velvety hills of emerald. I imagined they would feel like moss if I touched them. But naturally I couldn’t, because my arms aren’t long enough. I didn’t expect to fall in love with El … Continue reading →

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Rihanna’s Wisdom

Posted on August 27, 2012 by erinparker75

I know, I know…a pop star saying something that resonates with me? But shame on me for judging. Wisdom can come from anywhere if you are open to receive it. Rihanna has a tattoo on her collarbone that says “Never … Continue reading →

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Witches Be Trippin’

Posted on July 30, 2012 by erinparker75

“Hey, you look hot…do you want a beer? Or some water?” I squint my eyes at the two ladies sitting nearby on the sand. I had come to the beach by myself with few supplies. I am hot, and would, … Continue reading →

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Cumpleaños

Posted on July 23, 2012 by erinparker75

I wanted a low key birthday since next weekend we are having a huge beach bash and things will inevitably turn into a shit show. So I went to Zumba, got TWO iced coffees from Starbucks before 12, mani/pedis with … Continue reading →

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Dirty Thirty….ONE

Posted on July 16, 2012 by erinparker75

I turn 31 on Saturday. I can’t believe I’m already one year deep into my 30’s. 30 has been pretty effing fantastic for me. I’m calmer, wiser, and funnier…and I traveled a ridiculous amount. Here’s one thing I haven’t accomplished … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on July 12, 2012 by erinparker75

(Source) This is my bread and butter, people. Turns out, I have problems accepting people for who they are. Ugh. There it is – my ugly side. I don’t accept you. Rawr. Well…wait. If you’re awesome, and sarcastic, and open, … Continue reading →

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Surfing in El Salvador

Posted on July 11, 2012 by erinparker75

In exactly ONE MONTH, I will be surfing here: I will be reunited with my beloved Latin America after 3 long years!!! My heart lives there, you know. I could never get it to come back with me when I … Continue reading →

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Lingering…

Posted on July 9, 2012 by erinparker75

I wonder how you do this. My heart expands and aches, all at once. You weave words in a way that pierces my soul with such intensity, and I am left burning, flames smoldering my breath and catching fire to … Continue reading →

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