Packing for a long trip is a bit like one of those painful getting-to-know-you questions in which I have to describe myself in five words or fewer. There are many things that I would really …
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Another Beginning
Summer is officially over for me! I can’t begin to explain what a fantastic summer it has been though. I had so many wonderful adventures and got to spend time with people who mean so …
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After packing and re-packing about thirteen different times throughout the past three days I think I am finally set for Cambodia! I can’t believe the day is almost here. I have about ten outfits, two …
There Are Some Things In Life Money Can Buy
May 23, 2014 It is T-minus 2 days and several preparations are still being made on my part for a successful journey abroad. Travelling to local sporting stores and shopping on online vendors has allowed …
Cheese Curds and Nerves
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the …
Wait, I’m Leaving the Day After Tomorrow?!
As the time to leave creeps on me, the reality of it hits. I was always telling friends and family “I’m studying abroad in Japan ‘next’ year.” Once summer hit, my dad had to start …
The Beginning of the Beginning
Who likes to pack? Honestly. Packing is one of my least favorite activities. No matter how excited I am for London. Packing can kiss my rear end. This summer has been a whirlwind of an …
Packing for a year in Spain
I can’t believe this is happening. This time tomorrow I will be on a plane to Madrid, Spain. I will be on the flight that leads me to my new home for the next year. …
Let the Travels Begin!
It is almost time to get on the plane that will transport me to a new way of life, and, although I have my visa and about 100 travel books, the fact that I will …