Although I am just dipping my toes into the water of this journey, I can already tell wonderful life-changing experiences are in store. One of which is the fantastic friends I will make. Through volunteering I have met just a few of the great people in my team. To be surrounded by such inspiring and […]

Then: My sophomore year of college as I was wandering around campus and I ran into this group of students handing out flyers. They were the 2013 Texas 4000 team. After an info session and learning all about the organization. I knew this was something I wanted to do. Now: Yesterday, my team was volunteering […]

As I have only really been a part of Texas 4000 for about two weeks, I have almost no clue what to write about for my first blog. I spent last semester studying abroad in New Zealand, which was probably the most incredible experience of my life (so far). It is something that people often […]

I’m writing this post a bit removed from my beloved Austin–waaay down south in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As an International Relations student, it was mandatory for me to do study abroad, so I’m happily fulfilling that requirement in this big, beautiful Latin city. When I talked to Texas 4000 leaders about missing out on the […]

The 2013 Texas 4000 arrived in Anchorage almost 2 weeks ago. Even though I know it’s my ride year now, it still doesn’t feel like it’s real. I suppose it won’t really hit me until after Tribute ends, but I find it unbelievable to think that I’ll have biked over 4000 miles this time next […]

It’s been 3 months since our entire team has been together, but in a couple days we will be reunited and it will officially be Our Ride Year. It’s sad to say, but I still haven’t met everyone on our team. Unfortunately, I let a hectic schedule and studying for exams become an excuse last […]

Day 70: Palmer AK to Anchorage AK, 57 miles Date: Aug 9th 2013 (I wrote this blog on my 12 hour flight back from Anchorage to Austin because the days were packed and I never had any time to sit and write. I apologize because this blog turned out to be a long one) Wake […]

Day 69: Nelchina AK to Palmer AK, 103 miles Date: August 8th 2013 Wake up was 9am. Packed up and got ready. Breakfast as fun. It was a restaurant theme with a menu. I ordered oatmeal and pancakes. Ride dedications followed. Among others, we dedicated the ride to Chris, the owner of the Grizzly Country […]

Day 68: Glennallen AK to Nelchina AK, 48 miles Date: August 7th 2013 Wake up was 9am. Today’s breakfast was pancakes and oatmeal. Got packed up and got ready. I was moving a little slow because my body is slowly reaching its physical limit. It is taking me longer and longer for my muscles to […]

Today is my grandfather’s 89th birthday! Pop has always been the healthiest person in our family to me. He’s always eating hearty meals cooked by my Granny, performs chores outside daily, hikes, canoes, and was a terrific swimmer. Pop joined the Navy while his friends were being drafted for WWII because of his swimming skills; […]