Tamela Rich Quotes

• “Regardless of whether a relationship brings us joy or sorrow, each relationship gives us the opportunity to grow stronger, nobler, and more compassionate with ourselves and others.”

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• “One of the top reasons women don’t want to travel solo is the prospect of eating alone in public.
  Take heart: no one cares, and if they do, why do you care what they think? You’ll never see those people again.
  Some of the most memorable meals of my travels have been in the company of strangers—often locals, including waitresses.”

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• “When someone asks, "What do you do?” don't start with your occupation or family status. Instead, tell them about the "real you" with a spin.
  You might say, "Back home I'm run a coffee shop, but on this trip, I'm getting in touch with the part of me who wished she'd studied archeology.”

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• “If you tell yourself that you need more riding experience, more mechanical prowess, more tools, a better bike, and try to cover every single contingency you might face before setting out for a weekend on the bike by yourself, you'll likely never take a solo trip.”

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• “I believe we must each to follow our instincts and preferences on personal safety. Speaking for myself, I believe an ounce of caution is worth a pound of gunpowder.”

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• “Sometimes you stay in a budget motel/cabin/hotel to save money, sometimes they’re the only thing available. If you find yourself in a room with questionable bedding and towels with nowhere else to go, fear not!
  Whether I pack my camping gear or not, I always travel with a bamboo sleeping sack (sometimes called a “sleeping bag liner”). It packs up to the size of a Chipotle burrito and protects you from scratchy sheets (among other hazards). Bamboo is one of the most comfortable fibers on the market, and is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and antibacterial.”

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• “Contrary to what the media tell us, I can certify that there are very few rapists, ax murderers, and meth lab motels out there on the open roads. Of course, they exist—and even one is too many—but ask yourself: if something terrible had just happened in your hometown, why would your "local" news be feeding you stories about a tragedy fifteen states away? 
Crime is down overall, folks. Breathe.”

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