Pre-Trip

The To Do List

by Jason

We have numerous things to do before we leave. I decided to create a page devoted to listing and eventually crossing off these things. I plan on updating the page with the solutions to the problems as well as links to the things we decide to purchase. You can check out the list here. If […]

It’s Not A Diet…It’s my LifeAfterCubes Part I

by Jason

This is a longer post, so I decided to break it up into two separate posts. The purpose of it, is to explain what LifeAfterCubes means to me. I have many goals with the upcoming trip. I’d like to eat healthy, exercise, see a lot of different places, interact with a lot of different cultures, […]

Can I bring a separate backpack of shoes?

by Sharon

With only weeks left to go before the trip, I find myself throwing away the expendable items from my home, and packing away things that I can do without for the next couple years.  (For those of you not aware of our long term plan, we are selling or giving away all of our possessions […]

I want to PUMP…you up!

by Jason

It’s no secret that I enjoy working out. In fact, while this may be hard to believe, I’ve been known to be quite anal and obsessive about working out. I’ve been concerned lately about how this will translate while I’m traveling. The few trips I’ve been on, I’ve rarely exercised. Combining that with eating unhealthy […]

I’m learning Japanese, I think I’m learning Japanese, I really think so…

by Sharon

I’m actually learning Chinese, but that didn’t really fit in well with the rhythm.  I’m not sure how much I am going to enjoy the process of learning a new language.  I think I realize why parents always want their kids to learn languages when they’re still babies, because babies don’t know what’s going on […]

Cutting the keyboard cord

by Sharon

Welcome to LAC!  Since you have found your way to our blog, you probably know a thing or two about who we are and why we have set up this absolutely gorgeous site for your viewing and reading pleasure.  Nonetheless, we hope you continue to visit as we eventually find our way into new countries […]

Random Thoughts from my cube with 14 weeks to go

by Jason

It’s an exciting time. Every week I cross off another week on my countdown, but it still seems quite far away. Work has been interesting. There are a few people that are aware of my leaving, but most are not. I get nervous that those who are aware will accidentally let it slip out that […]