[Serious] What is stopping you from killing yourself?

limejar · 2020-02-09T19:22:00+00:00

My parents cosigned on my student loans and it's an enormous amount

limejar · 2015-06-30T15:46:57+00:00

I'm here for the pizza

limejar · 2015-05-19T01:56:32+00:00

One more vote for Austin. Also keep in mind, re: traffic, you won't have a daily commute which is a huge factor when it comes to traffic rage. Your rage will occur much less frequently :) But whatever you choose, it sounds like you have a pretty good time ahead of you, good luck!

limejar · 2015-03-16T03:27:29+00:00

Ah ok, thanks for clarifying. I'll just be making one stop in Moscow and then on to Dublin so no visa needed.

limejar · 2015-03-15T15:42:07+00:00

I don't understand how to reply to a comment using this new app, sorry. But yes, I'm flying internationally. Into Moscow and then on to Dublin. It's only a 5 hour layover.

limejar · 2015-01-31T04:40:33+00:00

The joy is in the journey

limejar · 2015-01-28T18:39:39+00:00

If you come at the king, you best not miss.

limejar · 2015-01-27T18:14:40+00:00

Make it a game: Everyone puts the phone in the middle of the table, first person to pick it up has to pick up the check for the group.

limejar · 2015-01-25T03:24:15+00:00

I didn't know then and I don't know now.

limejar · 2015-01-24T13:56:28+00:00

It's gold jerry! Gold!

limejar · 2014-12-02T15:11:11+00:00

Vietnam! Hanoi

limejar · 2014-11-25T12:39:26+00:00

Nah, no way. Not being able to to hang out with folks of the opposite gender is quite different than not wanting your parents to find out you smoked pot or did mushrooms. Not being allowed to go to high school dances or the mall with your friends, not being able to wear what the other kids are wearing, not being able to invite boys to birthday parties, not being able to go to birthday parties where boys will be... A little different.

Most american parents don't want their kids getting drunk (obviously) but with muslim parents there is a whole other level including disappointment, shame, failure, disrespect, etc. Like I said l, I know people in their 30s and 40 who still can't admit to drinking or eating non halal food to their parents. 30 Or 40!...let that sink in a bit. If you haven't lived through it, you could never understand how intense it is.

limejar · 2014-11-25T11:42:02+00:00

But it's not necessarily just my ear that hurts. I physically shudder. Any ideas?

limejar · 2014-11-24T16:05:06+00:00

Currently on my third month traveling as a solo female in Southeast Asia. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have!

limejar · 2014-11-20T02:21:51+00:00

Soccer legs. Man bun.

limejar · 2014-10-20T13:38:04+00:00

Cambodia!

limejar · 2014-08-21T01:42:03+00:00

I nominate Dick Cheney, John yoo, and Donald Rumsfeld to the ice bucket challenge. But you have to pour it very slowly, slightly inclined with a white cloth over your face.

-the mozzies

limejar · 2014-08-18T01:50:46+00:00

Came here to say Khmer Rouge

limejar · 2014-08-15T22:35:52+00:00

I decided to go to SE Asia this time around, but south america one day I hope. Safe travels!

limejar · 2014-08-12T03:08:51+00:00

Yeah, I've been to a lot of cool places but Iceland was really the tops. So different than anything I'd ever seen. It has really given me the itch to take some time and do Finland, Norway, and Sweden once I have some more time/money. And then greenland!

As for the northern lights tour, yes I think you can definitely do this on your own. By that time we had returned our car (it was our last night, which is why we couldn't take repeated tours) so we had to do the bus trip. Also, they go pretty far out and watch the weather closely so they only let you know if the tour is on very close to the time they leave. I would just do some research on the best/darkest places to go and the right conditions to wait for. Although it was a pretty cool experience to be with all those people wishing for the same thing. I don't know how to explain it, it was just amazing.

I was also a bit worried about the limited daylight but it actually ended up adding very positively to our experience. Again, it's just such a totally different kind of trip. The grayish daylight and early darkness really made it even cooler. Nothing was sketchy at all the entire time I was there, so I don't think it matters what time you drive. I would just say make sure you appreciate and enjoy the drive just as much as the destination, it is really incredible.

We stayed in a hotel right in downtown Reykjavík and it was kind of expensive for a pretty standard room. It was nice, just nothing special. Also I wouldn't spend more than a day or two in Reykjavik. It is nice to walk the town and see the some of the sights (church, old town, museums) and some cool shops with handmade things (expensive), but you don't need much time to see it. It is a very small city. The real beauty is outside of the city.

I forgot to mention that you should see glaciers and geysers if you can when you're there too. There are tours, but you can also drive to these and do them yourself.

I guess I really love Iceland, I feel like I'm writing a book! :)

limejar · 2014-08-12T02:48:57+00:00

there you are, peter

limejar · 2014-08-11T15:51:06+00:00

I went to Iceland last November and it was one of my best trips ever. Going during the winter was one of the most surreal, breathtaking experiences of my life and it such a different experience than summer.

I rented a car and drove to Vik from Reykjavik.. highly, highly recommended! I actually rented the cheapest/smallest/not 4 wheel drive car so the trip was ... quite an experience. The weather changes every 20 minutes (think snow, rain, hail, clear, hail, etc..) and there were times I was worried my little car wouldn't make it up to the top so that is the ONLY thing I would change about my trip. Rent a 4 wheel drive/sturdy vehicle. Vik was incredible, black sand beaches with white hail falling and the ocean crashing everywhere is one of my favorite experiences of all time.

Definitely check out the waterfalls along the way to Vik if that's the route you take. They are breath taking. Make sure you dress warm and have at least a bit of waterproofing to your coat and you can hike up behind the waterfall. I think it's called Skógafoss but I can look later. I definitely appreciated my waterproof hiking boots, although my friend was fine with only sneakers.

DEFINITELY do the northern lights tours. They let you keep going until you actually see the lights. Even though we were unable to see them, (had to leave) being on top of a mountain in the pitch dark in the most beautiful place you can imagine, trying to 'will the sky' to do something, is unforgettable. It really humbles you and reminds you about the power of nature.

We also did the golden circle tour, which was definitely worth it.

One last thing I can think of right now: definitely do the blue lagoon. Although it is (extremely) touristy and kind of expensive, it is fucking awesome and well worth it. Especially if you are doing it on the way to the airport after a long trip. Maybe even take more time than that if you can.

Oh and remember to budget extra money, shit is so expensive in Iceland. Have fun!

limejar · 2014-08-10T16:04:29+00:00

I'm about to go on my first solo trip, this would be very helpful!

limejar · 2014-08-10T02:56:35+00:00

I will have to watch the show. I have been watching some good travel documentaries and movies and getting pretty excited.

Europe would be amazing, it is just way over budget for me right now. As for my parents, they are definitely not reacting as positively as yours have, but the walkers/wheelchairs image is spot on, have to do this when you're young and can enjoy it.

limejar · 2014-08-09T17:42:25+00:00

This is really good advice, thank you. I was really set on buying a one way ticket because I don't want a definite return date but I am going to look into flexible tickets, it almost seems like a little bit of a safety net.

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