December 2009
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Wrap-up
Vanae
Life & Dating Coach
Best dating tip: “Take time to get in tuned with yourself to be in a place where you don’t NEED to date in order to be happy. Your soulmate is always there, when it’s time.”
Biggest life lesson: “You can run all you want, but you can’t truly escape. So stop for a moment to embrace and understand yourself. You’ll be happy to...
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Micah, Flagstaff, AZ
This is Micah, a nice guy we met who worked at the Shell in Flagstaff. Complimented on me smelling good. The secret…Lovespell by Victoria Secret. Shhhh..
Is it just me, or does Troy look like Dorothy from Nemo or a parrot.
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Apple HUGS in Phoenix
Troy and I headed to the Biltmore Mall in Phoenix to get a USB cord at the Apple Store. We love MAC and MAC people, so we thought it would be great to give out free hugs there.
and let me tell yah, the employees there were super awesome in great nature and was super helpful. High five for such a stellar team! For those Apple employees who are reading this, keep in touch with us and email me at...
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John, Phoenix, AZ
John
Employee, Apple Store
Best dating tip: “Be honest about having kids.”
Biggest life lesson: “Don’t go windows. Go mac!”
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Dan, Phoenix, AZ
(At the Apple Store)
Dan
Best dating tip: “Be honest. Be real.”
His biggest life lesson: “Integrity: Without it, you got nothing. You’d never be trusted and you couldn’t base any friendship without it.”
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Phil, Phoenix, AZ
Phil
Employee, Apple Store
Best dating tip: “Avoid the crazies!”
Biggest life lesson: “Ask a lot of questions.”
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Skip, Molly and Troy
bewildered.
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Couchsurfers
During a conversation with Skip, he said “Couchsurfing is self-selective. The people you meet who couchsurf will be much more interesting than your average person.” and I completely agree.
Some people may be hesitant at the idea of staying at a strangers place or joining on a spontaneous travel adventure with someone you barely know…
But that nervousness or distance we put...
Mystery man, New Orleans, LA
Not that he didn’t give us his name..but we totally forgot to ask!
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Danny, New Orleans, LA
By far the most interesting and deep person we’ve met on our roadtrip thus far. Danny is a charismatic street magician, who draws you in with his disappearing coins and rolling magic balls.
During our time in NOLA, we had a couple of not-so-positive experiences with the street performers here. For example, the ‘gold man’ saw our sign and I explained that we’re giving out...
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Jeff, New Orleans, LA
Jeff
His dating tip: “Just talk about the moment.”
Life lesson: “There is spiritual existence beyond physical existence.”
Jeff talked to us about going up Mt. Diablo (east bay area) and how nice it was! Thanks for wishing us a great time, Jeff!
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Ricky, New Orleans, LA
On our walk to Cafe Du Mond (famous for their beignets and coffee), I spotted Ricky’s beautiful sweater and complimented it. He is a street artist selling wood pieces of New Orleans with his art on it. Great conversationalist. Fun guy. Lots of stories.
He helped transformed our FREE HUGS sign for $20. Yes, it’s a bit steep but we were supporting his company and his spirit. A nice...
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New Orleans!
We finally arrive to NOLA after a 9 hour drive! Here’s a brass band playing classics.
Ate beignets at famous Café Du Mond, with fresh squeezed orange juice (probably the best we’ve had on this trip, could be all the sugar they added). While listening to this street brass band, they sang ‘when the saints go marching in’, mixed with ‘when the saints win the superbowl’ WHO DAT!
So...
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Tyler, Nashville, TN
(I know, he looks like a young handsome Elvis Presley)
Tyler
His dating tip: “Don’t do it. Keep it simple, stupid.”
Biggest life lesson: “Don’t expect more from others, than what you’d expect for yourself.”
Tyler was such a sweetheart! Not only did he host Troy and I, he took us out and we lots of fun!
He has a lovely apartment and I was lucky to snuggle with his french bulldog,...
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LeRoy, Ediburgh, IL
LeRoy
His dating tip: “Go with your heart. Follow your instinct.”
Biggest life lesson: “Sacrifice”
I remember approaching Leroy and his 2 friends with my FREE HUGS sign. At first, they were hesitant and skeptical, thinking I was probably some scientogolist or marketing person. but I after I explained what we’re doing on our roadtrip and that this was going up on...
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Tim, Edinburgh, IL
Sorry for the blurry picture. I think the cold got ahold of our focus button. But maybe I look better this way - Vanae
:)
Tim
Retired Fire Chief
Biggest life lesson: “Education most important thing that people don’t realize.”
His dating tip: “Be sure. So you don’t have unwanted children in this world. It affects the kids more than the parents.”
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Cracker Barrel (Ediburgh, Indiana)
We past by a Cracker Barrell and Troy turns to me and says ‘oh yeah, good country fixins’. I looked him dead in the eye…an announced, ‘I’m in!’. I never heard of Cracker Barrel before but I’m ready for some good-ass breakfast (photos posted soon). Turns out that this restaurant chain is located all over Kentucky and Indiana (I guess all over the midwesttt). They’re sprinkled all over...
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Patty, Edinburgh, Indiana
Patty
Retired
Best dating advice: “Take it slow. Don’t rush. People will come in and out of your life. The only person left is you, so you gotta take care of yourself.”
Biggest life lesson: “Love yourself first”
Patty spotted our FREE HUGS signed and looked at us with curiosity. I turned to her and asked ‘Would you like a holiday hug?’. She flashed a BIG and WARM...
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Mike, Chicago, IL
Mike
FedEx employee
His best dating tip: “Don’t talk about yourself too much.”
Biggest life lesson he’s learned: “Be real”
2am, we walk into a 24 hr Fed Ex to buy a posterboard. Quiet store. We spot Mike. Standing behind sturdy, cluttered tabletop, we tell him what we’re doing with our free hugs and asked if he wanted one. Above is the result.
:)
Below is...
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Jim, Chicago, IL
Jim
Bartender (The Violet Hour, Wicker Park in Chicago)
Best dating tip: “Don’t be too pushy.”
Biggest life lesson: “Rich people can afford to be stupid.”
Born and raised in Chicago! Jim is doing a roadtrip soon as well, from Seattle to San Diego.
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1st HUG! Henry, Chicago, IL
Henry
Bartender (The Violet Hour - Wicker Park- Chicago, IL)
His biggest life lesson: “You can never
Be strong
You can only be
Free…”
His best dating tip: “And I never asked
For the truth but you
Owe that to me”– lyrics from his favorite song by Bob Pollard
We were super stoked that Henry was our very first hug of this roadtrip!
The moment I stepped into The Violet Hour, I...
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