There was love, laughter, great explorations, a resurrection of Jesus, and one time, I accidentally bought psychotropic drugs. 2014 was a helluva year, folks.
Best Git in Mah Belly Moment: Eating my weight in steak and provoletta in Buenos Aires
It’s true what they say about the steak in Argentina — this much I already knew. What I was not aware of is the majesty, the lactose-tacular glory of the provoletta. Once it was discovered, all bets were off.
Biggest Regret: Eating my weight in steak in provoletta in Buenos Aires
All good things must come to an end. And boy did my streak end with a bang – though if we’re getting technical, it was the shawarma that started the trouble.
Most Passionate Reunion: Me and NYC
My favorite destination of the year is one where I used to live. New York City. We’ve had some rough patches, me and that town, but this summer felt like the time had come for me to process a lot of my past and properly fall in love with New York City.
Biggest Oopsie Daisy: I may have bought psychotropic drugs I thought were sage
My best intentions and poor Spanish language skills led to an accidental purchase (wait, that wasn’t sage?) and a lot of Argentinian strangers laughing at me.
Top Travel Surprise: Maine
I’ve always felt in my soul that I’d love Maine, so I shouldn’t have been surprised that I most certainly did. Still, I hadn’t expected the vastness of the beauty here, and I never could have predicted that I’d meet such truly wonderful people during my time here.
Biggest WTF Cultural Moment: Jesus World
You guys, there is a place where Christ rises from the dead, hovering above the Holy Mount, multiple times a day. And it’s weird. Our trip to Jesus World was one of the funniest, strangest, most WTF moments I’ve had anywhere, ever. If I felt it appropriate to republish every single photo from that day I would. Instead, you can just read about it here.
Sexiest People Watching: Florianopolis, Brazil
Scariest Warning Sign: Oysters
I love me a briny bivalve. I never felt threatened by them. Until now.
Best Surprise, Ever & Top 2014 Moment: Getting engaged
In 2014, I said, YES!
What a thrilling and gastronomical year. And the ENGAGEMENT – did you finally give up on the need for lip gloss?
Well, Andy – I think there’s always a time and a place for “the gloss,” no? Of course, it’s being used for different purposes these days 😉
As always, I loved every moment!