USA | Monday, 7 Sep 2009 | Views [36]
Fall is officially here. Technically, we should still have two
more weeks of summer to enjoy before it is officially fall. Regardless
of the fact that I've lived in Seattle for 25 years, I still find
myself constantly surprised at this city's bipolar ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 9 Aug 2009 | Views [85]
I am officially half way through my summer vacation. Only six weeks (and that visa I'm still waiting for) lie between me and my year in Spain. I couldn't be more excited. I could however deal with being less nervous. I've found it hard to enjoy siestas ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [74]
I never thought I would add "ESL teacher" to the list of jobs I've held. Truth be told, I was one of those children in elementary school who steered clear of the kids in the ESL classes. I read books condemning the horrific history of segregation ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 | Views [46]
I am officially back in the PST Time zone, calling Seattle (or rather
Burien) home again. Although, I can't say I have actually adjusted to
this time. The sun is telling me I should be enjoying breakfast and
morning errands, but my internal clock says ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 20 Jun 2009 | Views [155]
Many of you already know that Elizabeth Gilbert's much-acclaimed
memoir, "Eat Pray Love" is a personal favorite of mine. Her tale of
her attempts to rediscover her identity post-divorce as she traveled the world
has been a bible ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 18 Jun 2009 | Views [29]
I almost didn't make it to Roma. I'd spent countless hours planning out the itinerary for my whirlwind 2 week trip through Europe with my sister and her BFF , Trisha. Ridiculous amounts of euros had been wasted on researching the best hostels and sending ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 8 Jun 2009 | Views [36]
My journey started last fall or maybe sooner You prayed, paid, studied. I journaled, wept and shared. Preparing to learn, explore and befriend. Setting up to mentor, impart and guide. We both google searched images, set up blogs for family, friends. ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 8 Jun 2009 | Views [78]
On my last day in Berlin I feel like I should be out visiting
museums, snapping photos of the remaining Berlin wall and picking up
souveniers for family members at home. Instead I am frantically
completing our group's financial spreadsheet, double ... Read more >
GERMANY | Monday, 25 May 2009 | Views [85]
I'm writing this as we rumble along the 30 minute stretch inbetween
Erfurt and Weimar. Only 15 miles seperate the two cities so we've
chosen to travel this leg of the journey by bus. A last minute change
of plans caused us to reschedule our departure ... Read more >
GERMANY | Wednesday, 20 May 2009 | Views [81]
gAfter a 12 day stay in Weinheim, it's finally time to say goodbye (or auf weidersehen rather) and head NE for a week in Erfurt. Weinheim is located in the Baden-Wurttemberg state of Germany, situated pretty much between Stuttgart and Frankfurt. This ... Read more >
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