I WAS BORN WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND: ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD Becky Rochester would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant she could see the world, and that is what she did and continues to do today. She has lived in WI, IL, PA, CA, OR, New Zealand and Australia. Working in different wineries and vineyards and now a brewery, she lives life to the fullest. Sometimes following her heart instead of her head put her in some difficult situations, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day 30: a picture of someone you miss
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| I miss you Autumn Lee. It was an honor to be your friend and co-worker. |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Who reads this?
Sometimes I wonder, who actually reads this blog, but according to Google Analytics a lot of people do. My first blog post was on 1/17/2008. I was just getting ready to move to New Zealand and start the wine adventure of a life time. Who knew that this would forever change my life.
I packed two suitcases because that is all I was allowed. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. I quit my job and had little to no money in savings. I was only going to get paid $12 NZ dollars to do some intense, manual labor, and I was moving into a house with eight strangers. It was like Real World Cellar Rats.
I can still remember the first day I moved into the house. I arrived at the house and moved my stuff into the room where the only other female was bunking. The others were at work at Delegat's Oyster Bay, and since I was jet lagged I decided to take a nap. I awoke when I heard the door open and people enter the house. I quickly jumped out of bed and walked down the stairs.
Hello housemates! Turns out, I got to live with some of the coolest people in the world. Two South Africans, three Germans, one Quebec Canadian and one of my dearest friends to this day, one Austrian and one Canadian Chris Canada. I learned a lot that first vintage. A lot about what I was capable of, who I was and the fact that life is too short to take it seriously. The adventure didn't stop there. It was kind of like one BIG roller coaster ride. And that ride continues today.
I packed two suitcases because that is all I was allowed. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. I quit my job and had little to no money in savings. I was only going to get paid $12 NZ dollars to do some intense, manual labor, and I was moving into a house with eight strangers. It was like Real World Cellar Rats.
I can still remember the first day I moved into the house. I arrived at the house and moved my stuff into the room where the only other female was bunking. The others were at work at Delegat's Oyster Bay, and since I was jet lagged I decided to take a nap. I awoke when I heard the door open and people enter the house. I quickly jumped out of bed and walked down the stairs.
Hello housemates! Turns out, I got to live with some of the coolest people in the world. Two South Africans, three Germans, one Quebec Canadian and one of my dearest friends to this day, one Austrian and one Canadian Chris Canada. I learned a lot that first vintage. A lot about what I was capable of, who I was and the fact that life is too short to take it seriously. The adventure didn't stop there. It was kind of like one BIG roller coaster ride. And that ride continues today.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Sabbatical and all...time for a blog post
Believe it or not, I have been on a blog sabbatical. The 30 Day Challenge has provided my blog with perfect sabbatical posts until I can come back refreshed and ready to go. It has been a long time since I have had so much down time. My mathematical side of my brain computes the following: 5 days a week x 2 hours per day (used to be commuting time) = 10 hours of extra time a week to do ANYTHING. This ANYTHING time is confusing. I am not used to having so much ANYTHING time.
I am the type of person used to working two jobs, going to school and having a million other things on my plate. So now what. Just enjoy life? Huh! I don't think so. There is so much to do, so much to see.
I am heading back to the Midwest in March to research the Wisconsin wine industry. Time to road trip around the Wisconsin wine country. Yes. I said wine country. There are over 70 bonded wineries in Wisconsin and over 200 vineyards!
Along with this I am going to spend a few days in Chicago visiting my friends. I miss Chicago! What else is in store this year. A trip to Iceland, a trip to Napa and who knows what else. Yep. Work hard, play hard.
I am the type of person used to working two jobs, going to school and having a million other things on my plate. So now what. Just enjoy life? Huh! I don't think so. There is so much to do, so much to see.
I am heading back to the Midwest in March to research the Wisconsin wine industry. Time to road trip around the Wisconsin wine country. Yes. I said wine country. There are over 70 bonded wineries in Wisconsin and over 200 vineyards!
Along with this I am going to spend a few days in Chicago visiting my friends. I miss Chicago! What else is in store this year. A trip to Iceland, a trip to Napa and who knows what else. Yep. Work hard, play hard.
Day 23: a picture of your favorite book...I mean favorite wine
I am not really a book person so instead I changed it from favorite book to favorite wine: Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon "The Mint". One of the few wines that has made such an impact on my taste buds and scored 100 boots (points).
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| Concentrated cassis, mocha and dark chocolate flavours spring to the fore, with a distinctive fresh mint character. |
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Day 21: a picture of something you wish you could forget
"The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget." -Thomas S Szasz
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Things Wednesday 2/9/11
Today I am thankful for...
1. Learning something new.
2. Facials.
3. Becoming a smoothie master.
4. This blog for connecting me to people all around the world.
5. My Xterra starting!
6. Sunshine.
7. Another day of life and adventure.
1. Learning something new.
2. Facials.
3. Becoming a smoothie master.
4. This blog for connecting me to people all around the world.
5. My Xterra starting!
6. Sunshine.
7. Another day of life and adventure.
Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
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| Gabb-eh! She was the best souvenir from my world travels. |
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Cowboy Boots and Bathing Suits: Idea I'm stealing from someone I admire
Check out Kate's blog and her New Zealand adventure:
Cowboy Boots and Bathing Suits: Idea I'm stealing from someone I admire: "My friend and former boss Becky writes an amazing blog that is so inspirational that I had to take a piece of it for myself. thanks Bec..."
Cowboy Boots and Bathing Suits: Idea I'm stealing from someone I admire: "My friend and former boss Becky writes an amazing blog that is so inspirational that I had to take a piece of it for myself. thanks Bec..."
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day 8: a picture that makes you laugh
I wore these shoes all day before I noticed that they were different.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 7: a picture of your most treasured item
I love my suitcase. With it comes adventures, memories and new friends.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 6: a picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Lily Bollinger:
"I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad.
Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone.
When I have company I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and I drink it when I am.
Otherwise I never touch it, unless I'm thirsty."
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