The Aimless Penguin

About

The Aimless Penguin is a video blog of the adventures of Renee and the Penguin (her 1994 Mazda Miata) as she travels the country for two months. Her goal is to leave Washington, DC on May 18, 2009 travel north through New England, then west to Niagara Falls, then south to New Orleans, and then into Texas to visit family. After spending a couple of weeks with her friends and family in Texas she plans to travel throughout the western United States with stops in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and California among others. Her ultimate goal is to culminate this great, cross-country adventure in Michigan for her extend family’s Fourth of July festivities.

Follow her adventures, read her blog posts, and watch her videos all at www.theaimlesspenguin.com.

Jared April 12, 2009

21 Comments

By J. damien, June 19, 2009 @ 8:59 am

Could you drive and eat cherries like “When Harry met Sally??” Curious…..just curious.
By Julie, June 15, 2009 @ 8:30 am

Renee - You inspired me! It was so awesome to meet you at the comedy Friday night in Denver with our Pathways group. I could have talked to you all night about your adventures. What you are doing is only a dream of mine - someday I’ll get my turn. Safe travels & Have fun ! Julie
By Sam, June 14, 2009 @ 1:58 pm

Renee, I hope you are traveling safe and sound … I hope you had fun with us at the comedy show in Denver …
By Philip Alternatives N>O>, June 7, 2009 @ 11:43 pm

Hi Renee. I am so glad you finally reached Austin. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope that one day you will come back to New Orleans for a visit.I will be checking on your site to see how you are doing. XOXOXO
By wild bill, June 6, 2009 @ 12:53 am

like i told ya my generation had pinball …love this thingy here ..its like were all on the ride with you..what great luck to have you come thru my tollbooth lane in austin tx..next time i pay the toll…wild bill…big smile to you..
By MsIsom, June 5, 2009 @ 8:55 am

Renee,
I just had to tell you I think this is an amazing, inspiring, awesome thing your doing. It makes everything I’m doing now feel so unimportant. Especially after the Tarot card reader! And then after “Come On Eileen” - not so much Kidding, but seriously I’ve been following along with you as I know so many others have and we are getting to see the country with you and enjoying the ride: And seriously, really nice video skills! I really dug the street player transposed over other Boston shots. Nice! He was awesome too
By Scott, June 3, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

Hope all is well sweetie, I guess you’ll have to come back to Salem for a SPELL!! October is a great time around town. I love your energy!!
Be SAFE and pay ATTENTION!
Scott
By Janet Colborne, June 1, 2009 @ 6:58 pm

Renee,

I am traveling vicariously with you.
I loved the wig shop stop and video. You crack me up.
Would love to see you while your in Sugar Land. I know people in Colorado, and CA.
By Darcie, May 28, 2009 @ 11:01 am

Can I tell you how cool this is?! I’m so beyond impressed. You can jump over to Scotland if you want :oD Travel safe!
By Michael Orlando Yaccarino, May 20, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

Dear Renee:

It was great meeting you by chance today outside of Modern Mythology in Woodstock! And what an honor to do a brief spiritual reading.

I wish you the very best as you continue on your journey.

Truly yours,

Michael Orlando
By theaimlesspenguin, May 18, 2009 @ 8:11 pm

I have been geocaching with a friend a couple times before. It is wicked cool, but my GPS is for driving…plus I kinda suck at it. lol
Maybe we can do some when I come see you!
By Kristen Simo, May 18, 2009 @ 12:33 pm

Do you really have a GPS? Are you able to access the internet on your trip via laptop in your car? Check out http://www.geocaching.com to locate caches along the way. It is like a scavenger hunt! Is there some way to download pictures to you? I can send the info about Hershey, PA in case you want to find some of the easier geocaches…take care…look foward to the pictures! K (I am teacher with students who mostly have never left the rez so what is viewable/I would like to share with them like the map of your trip and some of the interesting places you visit!)
By Sistah Sandi, May 14, 2009 @ 9:07 pm

Godspeed Lil P! May your flippers flap high and the dust never settle! LU sweet girl … safe hunting!

Sandi
xxoo
By Meredith & Manish, May 14, 2009 @ 2:06 pm

Good luck and safe travels!!! Weds nights wont be the same. Take care.

- Meredith and Manish (henceforth “the Weds Winos”)
By D. Martinez, May 11, 2009 @ 2:08 pm

I’m so jealous!! This is the best idea EVER!! Well, please, please, please be careful and I do hope that you grace me with your presence if/when you get here to California.
By theaimlesspenguin, May 10, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

Can’t tell u how much I appreciate the support, I have the best Mom ever!
Love u
By Myndi Simo, May 10, 2009 @ 6:33 pm

Renee-
You’ll always have a place to stay with us for a couple days in Surprise, AZ! I’ve got several great friends in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts among other places so let me know if you’d like me to give them a call! Be safe…enjoy yourself!
By Mark the Prof, May 10, 2009 @ 2:29 pm

Great site, Renee! I loved the YouTube clip….especially the ending. I have crossed the country many a time by car and you are in for a lifetime-defining experience. I am so excited for you! And now I know who I want to direct my movie after my novel becomes a script!

Mark the Prof
By jmits1, May 9, 2009 @ 8:56 am

My Mother’s Day gift?? My daughter is giving me a heart attack! Really, I am very excited for you and know you’ll have a great time (you always do wherever you are). We’ll all look forward to your travels, adventures, and stories. Be safe….because you can’t be replaced!
By theaimlesspenguin, May 8, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

Thanks for checking out my site Joe!! Salsa and Vodka it is, maybe I’ll hit up both of those in the south and give you a shout out!!
By J. damien, May 8, 2009 @ 10:20 am

All those who wonder are not necessarily lost, I hope you find whqt you are looking for…….salsa and vodka when you return!!