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“WHY are you in Chicago?!”

May 19, 2018 by Amber Nicole No Comments
During my sophomore year of college, a group of us decided to take a road trip from East Texas to Chicago, IL during spring break. My friend’s trusty mini cooper carried all five of us from Texas to Illinois.Photo from 2010. We stayed at my friend’s house in a suburb...
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15k
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A 15k, Five Years Later

April 7, 2018 by Amber Nicole No Comments
In 2013, before the Nightmare, I ran the Hot Chocolate 15k. I was very impressed with my time, and it still stands as one of my more proud personal records. I ran this race in under ten minutes a mile for over nine miles back in 2013. In 2015, I...
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A picture of Hell.
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To Hell and Back

March 17, 2018 by Amber Nicole No Comments
When visiting Cayman Islands, you can make a trip to Hell. This little section of the Island is named for the landscape that looks like it was formed from violent volcanoes. In reality, the rocks were eaten away by erosion over many years. It’s not much to see, but my...
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The Realization of a Dream, Part Two

March 10, 2018 by Amber Nicole 2 Comments
During the summer of 2012, my mom and I took a cruise in the Caribbean and stopped at the Cayman Islands. We had signed up for a stingray / snorkeling adventure, but it was pouring rain! Although many excursions were cancelled due to weather, our tour still continued as planed....
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plans
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A Modification of Plans

March 3, 2018 by Amber Nicole 2 Comments
The Background I am a salt waster. From a very early age, I struggled with remaining hydrated. I would end up in emergency rooms frequently due to severe dehydration. We have been able to reduce the number of IV fluid “fill up’s” over the years through fludrocortisone and salt tabs, but...
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TSA cares
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The Retrieval of the Olive Thief

November 4, 2017 by Amber Nicole 2 Comments
After the divorce from my abuser was finalized, there was no pressing reason for me to remain in Nevada. I decided to move back to Texas to be surrounded by family while I sought new employment. After months of closed doors and promising interviews that led to no where, I accepted...
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On TSA, Paramedics, and a Failed Pump Site

October 28, 2017 by Amber Nicole 2 Comments
What actually happened on September 10th, 2017? Why did I suddenly crash towards an adrenal crisis? Though the end result was positive (all TSOs are going to receive information on Adrenal Insufficiency), the actual event was terrifying. After a thorough analysis of the episode, I was able to trace back the...
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An Open Letter to the TSA

October 14, 2017 by Amber Nicole 4 Comments
I am a frequent traveler. I have navigated a multitude of airports, both within the US and abroad. I have published my tips and tricks both on YouTube and my blog. Most of the time, I have no problems navigating TSA. But occasionally I run across a Transportation Security Officer that takes...
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beach
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The Realization of a Dream

September 23, 2017 by Amber Nicole 4 Comments
I adopted my mom’s love of the beach at a very young age. There is something soothing about standing on white sand while staring out into the vast expanse that is the ocean. It is refreshing. It is rejuvenating. It is where a soul can find peace. 2012. Florida Gulf....
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Disney
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Of Star Lord and Mickey: California, Part 3

September 16, 2017 by Amber Nicole 6 Comments
The last time I had visited Disneyland was for a high school band competition over ten years ago. During my trip to California, we were able to visit both California Adventure and Disneyland. We began the day in the less crowded park, California Adventure. California Adventure California Adventure has changed...
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