A few months ago I was asked if I wanted to write an article for wheroines.com (Where are my Heroines?). “Sure”, I said, I’ll generally agree to most things that are that far away.
“A few months” snuck up on me and now my article is struggling to put on her pants, while rushing out the door. This is a compilation blog post — not a where-is-she-now expose — on This Chick who Hitchhikes.
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July 1st, 2014
Look, I’m not going to pretend that being a woman is hard. It’s not, not when it comes to traveling solo across the world. I’d call myself a a neo-feminist, if I knew what that meant. I’ll argue that if the goal is to get around by means of Thumbs then you can possesses no greater asset than the blessings of womanhood. Lest anyone call me reckless here are infallibles:
Adventuresam 
Dear dear dear Sammi….while not wanting to be a skeptic and wanting sooooo much to believe in the goodness of mankind…..After reading the rules of thumbing for a single beautiful lady…….as a mother AND friend of your parents…I have to step up my constant prayers for your safety… Hugs to you and have a fabulous adventure!!!!!
Aw, thanks so much for stepping it up. If it helps, I’m currently stationed in Sydney with no real plans to hitchhike anytime over the next 3 months 🙂 LOVE YOU!!
You’re going to Cambodia?!? I should have known.
I’m thrilled to read of your experiences, but it goes without saying (“but I’ll say it anyway”), concerned about some of them. Enjoy and be safe. I love being your dad.
I love being your daughter! Thanks for your continued support!! xoxo xoxo xoxo.
Love you and that, of course, includes your adventurous spirit!
Love you too, Wendaloo
Every time I read you, I suddenly feel less cool… and I’m super cool (3 levels above regular cool)… I’ll be watching for your thumb, take care!
-JockoP
My thumb’s going to be looking for you, too. xx