For February 8, 2018, United States time zone February 8, 2018, Japanese time zone I think I’ve adapted to the 15 hour time difference. This said, I’m a hard core night owl so maybe my …
New Zealand
First Reactions to Japan…and Chinese? Living
For February 7, 2018, United States time zone February 8, 2018, Japanese time zone The four-hour ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) seems like the best time to write today. I was too exhausted last …
An American in Hiroshima
For February 7, 2018, United States time zone February 8, 2018, Japanese time zone At the memorial of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima I wish I had been a fly on the wall. I realized …
My insight on the tiramisu bread
February 6, 2018, United States time zone February 7, 2018, Japanese time zone I was just handed a package of rice crackers and a small cup of tomato juice. I’m on flight JL009 headed …
Do I really need that?
As the clock ticks, my heart bends. I have now said my last goodbyes to those in Madison. The Sunday of was rough, the Saturday prior was rough, and the Monday following was rough. I …
Malory returns home
I’m back in good ole’ Wisco. I’ve been home for about a week and a half… and let me tell you, it’s been incredible. I’ve been spending basically every day with family and friends, been …
One Week To Go
Less than ONE week. I can’t believe I’m going to be on a plane back to America in about five days. There were times where it felt like this moment would never come. You know …
From NZ to WI
Dear Reader, What does coming home after one year abroad feel like? Well, there’s a quote from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that I think sums it up perfectly… “It’s a funny …
New Zealand lifestyle
I thought it might be beneficial to explain a little about lifestyle specifics in New Zealand including things like transportation, food, and scenery. To start… Transportation: Unlike Europe, there aren’t any convenient trams and not …
Adrenaline Junkie
In my first blog post, I said that this summer internship would be supplemented with lots of adventure. Wait no longer. I’m excited and proud to say I’ve been BLACK WATER RAFTING, BUNGEE JUMPING, AND …