I thought my blog had been hacked. Why would someone hack my little ‘ol blog? Maybe for practice…
Then I consulted my computer tech hero, Ian, who was able to get a basic theme up there and suggest an alternate theory to my blog’s “corruption.” Turns out I may not have been hacked, (partially) restoring my faith in mankind.
This whole ordeal got me thinking. I have been wanting to change the layout of my blog for months, and have been really procrastinating. Now it seems that I don’t have much of a choice, and I actually couldn’t be happier. Once I get the file issue resolved, I’m going for it.
Get ready for a whole new Miles of Abbie!!!
Some of you have alerted me that there are problems with viewing my blog (thank you), and I haven’t been able to post, either. I just wanted everyone to know that I’m diligently working on the problem, so I will respond to comments/post something ASAP!
Thanks 
As many of you may have noticed from my Twitter account (@MilesofAbbie), I’m trying to win a trip to Machu Picchu through Karikuy (http://www.karikuy.org).
I’ve been trying to limit my tweets as to not overwhelm, but then I look at some of my competition and they have posted many, many tweets about Peru in a row. I’m all for healthy competition, but is there a line between wanting to win a competition and spamming your followers?
If someone that you followed regularly started focusing their tweets onto a particular subject to win a contest would you un-follow them? What’s the Twitter etiquette for contests (if there is one at all)?
*Update: After careful consideration – I’ve decided to quit the contest – good luck to the other contestants!
Photo Credit: Mykl Roventine
In the event that you have no contact with the outside world (which would make me wonder how you’re reading this at all anyway), Haiti was hit by a devastating 7.0 earthquake earlier this week.
Everything that I could possibly say has already been covered, so I’ve decided to compile a list of resources.
Matador Network
Matador Network’s managing editor Julie Schwietert is working on a project to get donations and eventually volunteers to Haiti, meaning there is some good information at MatadorChange.com -
If you are interested in volunteering with the Matador Haiti project in any way, email Julie at matadorhaiti@gmail.com.
Text Donations
This compilation was borrowed from Lola Akinmade -
News
CNN has a list of organizations that are working on basic needs, shelter, medical aid, and food. There is also a list of organizations that accept international currencies.
Whatever you do, it’s going to be a loooong road for an already impoverished country.
Photo Credit: XOZ
I admit it, my Google Reader is out of control, but it’s definitely loaded up with some amazing blogs. I’ve listed a few of them here.
Travel
- Twenty-Something Travel – I’m 20-something, I travel, it makes sense.
- Candice Does the World – Candice writes about her drunken escapades and other really funny $h!t.
- My Miss Adventures – My writing buddy writes about her girl trip adventures, her non-girl trip adventures, and in the future, some “life on the farm” mixed in.
- Mischief & Impermanent Bliss – I love how she ties travel, art, and photography together.
- David Miller – Writes about the transition and experience of living in Patagonia. So jealous.
- Kaleidoscopic Wandering – JoAnna goes on the kinds of trips that I want to go on. And she lives in Vegas.
- Cuaderno Inedito – Julie writes about writing. Very well.
- Lola Akinmade – Her pictures are amazing and the writing that goes along with it isn’t half bad, either
- Nancy the Gnomette – Nancy’s most current posts are from her recent 5 week trip to South America, and I love the vegetarian eating tips!
- Travel Writers Exchange – A great blog to learn more about travel writing/blogging.
- Lonely Girl Travels – I like her writing, I like her topics, so check her out.
- The Pen and Paper Chronicles – She recently wrote the Perfect Pitch. Read and learn my friends.
- Traveling with MJ – An airline attendant writes about her travels.
- Flying Suitcase – Fellow Matador intern with a great writing style based in Zagreb.
- AdventureRob – At the moment, he’s driving across Australia, which makes for some interesting adventures in the Mystery Van.
Climbing
- Climbing Narc – the one place to get all the updates about the climbing community.
Running
Other
Comment to share the blogs that you love that I have to add to my list!!!
