I really wanted to start this blog with a dreamy sigh and the word “Rome” said nostalgically, but it’s hard to convey that in a blog without doing what I have just done. In other words, Rome was wonderful. Arguably not the most beautiful of all Italian cities, because let’s face it, Rome is kind … Continue reading With Love in Rome

Today is a weird day at the American Junior Year building.  There is a weird sense of melancholy mixed with urgency in the air, and it is easy to pinpoint why.  Today is Thanksgiving.  For most of us here, this is the first time in our 20+ years of life that we are missing this … Continue reading Thanksgiving

I had a wonderful weekend in Strasbourg. Truly it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I would love to come back some day, although that might have to wait until I take a few French lessons. The canals were perfectly ordained with red and yellow trees on the land … Continue reading Strasbourg

I’ve been pretty unmotivated to write in my blog lately, and I know exactly why. I know that everyone wants to hear about all the fun things I am planning and people want me to tie all of my blogs up with a nice positive outlook. To me, however, my blog is more a place … Continue reading Independence

Happy Halloween from the girl living in a country that doesn't really celebrate Halloween. That being said, there is a Halloween party tonight that I am expected to be at, but considering I'm coming down with a nasty cold, we'll see how that turns out. We are neck deep in fall out here in Germany. … Continue reading Fall Contemplations

This is so exciting! I am writing this post from home! And I can do that because MY WIFI FINALLY WORKS!!!! Success! Huge thank you to my professor, to whom I will be giving a card tomorrow. I don't even care that I'm losing my voice rapidly because of a cold! I hope everyone has … Continue reading WiFi!!!!!!!!!

Today, I have been struck a number of times with an overwhelming sense of Gratitude.  I know that many of my blog posts have been stress-laden and all over the place emotionally, but today is not one of those days.  Don't get me wrong, I will probably always be stressed about classes, but that is … Continue reading Gratitude

As you know from my previous post, I was in Amsterdam this week with a few friends from my study abroad program. Amsterdam is a gorgeous city with more bikes than people and canals galore. It was a really nice way to spend my week break before classes starting on Monday. It also helped get … Continue reading Canals, canals and more canals

Made it to Amsterdam! More updates to come, but we are in a cozy Air BnB that has narrow staircases, low ceilings, and tilted floors. I love the character even though I'm bound to get many bruises in this odd little house. Attached is a picture of Allisyn, Denisse, and Ellen, some of my travel … Continue reading Amsterdam

Today marks two months since I left home for the adventure that has become study abroad in Germany. Two whole months away from everything I've known. Two months of more discomfort than I've ever experienced thus far in my life. Two months of a helluva lot of growth and change. Truth be told, I don't … Continue reading Two Months