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 …
New Zealand
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 …
Departing Thoughts
Dear Reader, “One day I will find the right words… and they will be simple” —Jack Kerouac It has come to an end. My year abroad in New Zealand is now within its final hours. …
Birds of New Zealand
Dear Reader, This post has taken me AGES to complete, but it is finally finished! As I’ve made my way through the native bush of New Zealand this past year, I’ve been luck enough to …