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Hablar en solo un idioma es el mismo que ver solo en un color

SPAIN | Tuesday, 1 Apr 2008 | Views [241]

This Friday afternoon finds me in an internet cafe very close to my house. Although I´m not very excited about spending my hard earned money on emails, myspace, etc. it is very convenient to have another option so close to home for keeping in contact ... Read more >


Greetings From Alicante

SPAIN | Friday, 28 Mar 2008 | Views [347]

It's Friday afternoon here in Alicante, Spain and I've just come home from class. My roommate is in Italy this weekend and said I could borrow her computer so I thought I'd take this opportunity to keep everyone posted on what I've been up to this past ... Read more >


Claustrophobic in Spain

USA | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [345]

It is way to late to just be starting a blog entry. I've been fighting off the urge to go to bed all day and now when I actually have the chance to sleep I'm declining the offer. A week from now I'll be waking up for my first day of classes in Alicante ... Read more >


And your fears shall be relieved...through diaper changing

USA | Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008 | Views [307]

What am I doing up at 1am when in 6 short hours from now I'm going to have to drag myself out of bed to board the bus and head downtown for one of my final days of work at NEDA? Concerned about my ability to stay awake on the drive home from Children's ... Read more >


"Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.”

USA | Sunday, 9 Mar 2008 | Views [1230]

I've always been mesmerized by the days that wind up unfolding in ways I never predicted. This could be because I'm a total control freak and the fact that I can find joy in a moment that went against my plans is a miracle. It could also be because I've ... Read more >


¿Dónde puedo encontrar los vampiros?

USA | Tuesday, 26 Feb 2008 | Views [233]

The weeks are racing by as I make preparations for my departure to Spain. Unfortunately, because of my attempts to make money I'm finding myself with little time to accomplish my to-do's and far too much time to obsess over what needs to be done. Not ... Read more >


Sometimes My Life Feels Like a Movie

ITALY | Tuesday, 7 Jun 2005 | Views [427]

The sunlight graces the staircase, exposing the true dirtied face of the stone. I smooth my hand over the dingy, marble step I sit perched upon, careful to keep my fingers safe from the swarms of tourists who are making their way up the ... Read more >


Last night in Venice

ITALY | Monday, 6 Jun 2005 | Views [249]

Bonjourno! I am writing to you right now from an internet cafe in Venice. This city is sooo beautiful and I cannot wait to return to see more of Italy, I think I may want to move here instead of Spain. I am worried things will be weird with my friends ... Read more >


The Countdown Begins

GERMANY | Thursday, 2 Jun 2005 | Views [405]

Salve! For the next four days I will probably be using that word a lot (it means Hello in Italian) because bright and early tomorrow morning I am leaving with two of my friends to enjoy four days in Venice. But before I begin talking about what ... Read more >


Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

GERMANY | Wednesday, 18 May 2005 | Views [516]

WARNING: This email contains a lengthy and overly wordy account of my life for the past week and a half. Feel free to skim through, take breaks or read sections at a time. I wish you luck...   Guten Tag! It is about 8:30 pm on Thursday night (the ... Read more >


Here's What's New in My Life

FRANCE | Sunday, 8 May 2005 | Views [423]

 So let me give all of you a little recap of what I have been experiencing in the last couple of weeks...After Sevilla we headed to Granada for 2 days. This is another amazing city, which I hope to be able to spend more time in someday. We spent a lot ... Read more >


Beautiful Sevilla

SPAIN | Friday, 15 Apr 2005 | Views [463]

I arrived in Sevilla on Wednesday afternoon after taking a high speed train from Madrid. The trip would usually take 5 hours, but only took us 2.5-amazing! I thought I really loved Madrid, but Sevilla is absolutely incredible! The weather is gorgeous, ... Read more >


My Very First International Post

SPAIN | Friday, 1 Apr 2005 | Views [277]

Hola my familia and amigos! I am so excited to finally have a chance to write to everyone and tell you about my adventures so far here in Spain. I only have 8 min left on my timecard so this must be quick. I arrived safetly in Madrid last Wednesday ... Read more >


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