"The World Awaits!" trvlrgrl's Profile

As a child I dreamed of traveling the world, but thought that traveling to exotic and far away places was a pasttime for the rich and privileged, not little brown girls from San Jose.

So I didn't start traveling until much later than most. In fact in my mid-20's I turned down an ALL-EXPENSE paid trip to Australia because I didn't think I could take time off work or school. Obviously I wasn't ready to say "yes" to my adventure...yet.

A few years later though I came to my senses and went on my first international trip, and I've been traveling consistently ever since.

Traveling has opened my eyes in some unexpected ways. It's made me re-evaluate all those things I thought were universal and shown me just how American I really am (both in a good way and in some less-than-good ways...I'm working on those :) And even though I've been traveling now for years, I still marvel at how much left there is to see, how many experiences are waiting to happen, and how many fascinating fellow wanderers I have yet to meet.

Intro Updated Jun 21, 2007
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loisl Nov 7, 2011 at 4:28 AM

Sandra, I wish you a very happy birthday! Cheers, Peter
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Waalewiener May 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM

Hi Sandra My wife Lori & I are looking forward to meet you in Cascais in a few weeks See you soon
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mesoblonda Mar 26, 2009 at 12:45 PM

I think the SF VT'ers should do more meet ups as well...in places other than SF! Now THAT's an idea! Great to see you too!
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Swades Mar 13, 2009 at 11:49 PM

hi how are you??..love and smile..vivek
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SFHulaGIrl Dec 24, 2008 at 9:23 AM

Happy Holidays, Missy! I probably won't see you between now & the new year, but wanted to wish you all the best!
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gypsyT. Nov 7, 2008 at 11:07 AM

My best wishes for a very happy b-day and many happy travels from your german astro sister;-)
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dovalyn Nov 6, 2007 at 11:50 PM

Happy birthday from California and a wonderful year of wishes!!
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kopwint Nov 6, 2007 at 9:13 PM

happy birthday to you,happy birthday with freely mind and get great happiness with all of your loveliest friends and family, wish from Burma
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keszzz Mar 7, 2007 at 11:27 PM

thank ya for the B-day greeting - jon
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mturkkan Nov 7, 2006 at 8:56 AM

Happy Birthday.Greetings from Antalya