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On to the Next Step: Spain!
Hello friends, After a whole year of planning and hustling, I’m finally ready to take the next step of my journey: moving abroad! For the next nine months or so, I’ll be living and teachin... Read More
10 Things I Spent WAY Too Much Time Doing in My First Year of Blogging
My blog turns one today! And all I can think of is how much time energy and time I’ve spent on this thing. WAAAAY too much, but I can’t help it. Like many bloggers, my blog is my baby. And... Read More
What to Do When the People We Love Don’t Agree With Us
I’m no stranger to disapproval. And it seems like I’m not the only one. Last week, I published an article on Shine.com about how I deal with disapproval from my parents and the response ... Read More
There Are Always More Reasons to Quit
I often write words that I wish someone else would say to me. And I desperately need someone to say these words to me now. But there is no one, so I will say them to myself and you, in case you need t... Read More
SEATTLE: I-See-You
In all honesty, I didn’t think I would like Seattle that much. Aside from rain, Tom Hanks, vampires, and how can I forget– Grey’s Anatomy, I didn’t really know what to expect. ... Read More
Mount Rainier: Taking Life By the Wheels
One of my biggest fears in life is driving. I’m scared of the beeps and honks from other people. I’m scared of not seeing the person behind me and getting hit. I’m scared of highways... Read More