Category Archives: Travel

It’s the journey, not the destination.

RAGBRAI 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Chris

Quick RAGBRAI overview.

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RAGBRAI 2014

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Chris

The long, straight, and typically empty Iowa roads were crowded with bicycles. We took up both lanes, and anyone foolish enough to drive a car or truck into our midst found themselves moving at about 12mph (19-ish kph).

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It’s Over

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Amalia

It’s nearly March of 2014. I’m sure you can do the math. I’m sure that you all just assumed that since I was home, I wasn’t going to write anymore. But that’s not what happened.

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Shanghai SMB3 Plugfest 2013

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Chris

A Plugfest is a gathering of geeks; an opportunity for developers from different organizations to get together and throw virtual snowballs at one another’s products to see what breaks.  Plugfests are supposed to be fun, but also productive.  Participants learn … Continue reading →

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The Honest Truth

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Amalia

I want to make something clear: I love India. I love the people, the culture, the country. But I don’t always like them. So for the benefit of hopeful exchange students, future travelers, and the like, I’m going to give … Continue reading →

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Late Post

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Amalia

For some reason it’s really hard for me to get a post out. I think it’s because I keep wanting to write about the big things, and the big things are too big for a blog post, and I never … Continue reading →

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District Conference Fun

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amalia

Here’s a glimpse for you of my life in India. I’m home alone, working on math (the only graduation requirement I haven’t filled yet). The house is quiet. Suddenly, a noise like a motor starts up, and I jump out … Continue reading →

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Typing Something

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Amalia

Okay, I know, I’ve been back for 5 days and I’m only writing a new post now. I really did try to start one before, it just wasn’t working out. I had to think about every word before I put … Continue reading →

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BLING

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Amalia

So. Firstly, I refuse to apologize for not writing in a long while. And no complaining either, or I’ll do it again, and you don’t want that. Secondly, I just got back from a trip to Jodhpur and Jaipur with … Continue reading →

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Diwali

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Amalia

Well, my mind is still all bubbly with Jean Webster, so I don’t know HOW I can possibly write a serious essay, but I will do my best, though I have to say you are awfully lazy for not just … Continue reading →

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