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Are We There Yet?

Posted by Kristin Hawkinson on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, In : Comfort Zones 
It's been 8 weeks we began our bike tour-- a little over half way into our three month journey --and we just now made it out of Minnesota. We've WWOOF'd at two farms for almost two weeks each, so that has taken up the majority of our time.
Part of my mission on this trip was to learn more about my partner and see how well we mesh when it comes to making relatively important decisions on things. I can't say that it hasn't been very difficult, but I think we are making progress on our communi...
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6RATITUDE

Posted by Kristin Hawkinson on Friday, March 3, 2017, In : Cirque Italia 

The big metal box on wheels wobbles from the rustling of the inhabitants inside. I’m awakened by heavy machinery beeping and clunking outside of my window and I crawl out of bed. Careful not to wake my roommate who sleeps above me, in a groggy stupor, I slip on my hoodie and shoes and make the routine trek across the lot, blinded by the sun’s salutation. Sometimes I can’t decide what’s more inconvenient: getting dressed to walk outside past all the trailers to use a portable toilet...


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Circus Life Part 2: Novelty vs. Familiarity

Posted by Kristin Hawkinson on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, In : Cirque Italia 

    One of circuses’ missions is to play on the concept of novelty. The1st Official Aquatic Circus in U.S. is plastered on a few of the Cirque Italia trucks and novelty items are sold by the dozens every show.  The performances are designed to keep you on the edge of your seat, and children especially swim in the ignorance during the clown acts and intermission activities.

    What is it with our brains and the addiction to novelty? Is it something that’s been around since humans ...


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