Happy New Year 2018!

It's finally 2018! As we head into a new year, we're leaving another behind. Another 365 days are past us, and many of us are eager to wipe away past mistakes and start anew. With the first day of 2018 done, there's plenty of optimism with the remaining 364 days to come. I've heard some … Continue reading Happy New Year 2018!

An Essay on Homesickness

Homesick. /ˈhəʊmsɪk/ adjective experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it. Having lived and worked abroad for the past two, soon-to-be three years, I've had my fair share of missing home. With over 5800 miles (9300 kilometers), a nine-hour time difference, and a massive ocean separating me from my hometown, … Continue reading An Essay on Homesickness

500 Follows on WordPress!

Hello! As of this past Wednesday, October 18th, I hit 500 follows on WordPress! Considering that it's been about nine months since reaching 200 follows, it's amazing to see how quickly the numbers have doubled (and then some). Really, I can't believe it. Much has changed since the beginning of this year-- from my second … Continue reading 500 Follows on WordPress!

Blue Sky Tag #2

Greetings! A while ago, Lauren tagged me in the "Blue Sky Tag," which I'm happy to accept! Lauren has spent this past year teaching in Spain, and her blog shows plenty of her adventures working and traveling in the country. I live vicariously through her posts, which have since inspired me to return to Spain someday. … Continue reading Blue Sky Tag #2

ABCs of Travel Tag!

Hello, there! Several eons ago (okay, several weeks-- I apologize!), Rosie from La Grenouille Anglaise tagged me in the "ABCs of Travel" tag, in which I'm happy to take part (thank you)! Rosie has spent this past year as a lectrice d'anglais in Lyon, France and is now back in the UK, gearing for (I hope) more adventures to … Continue reading ABCs of Travel Tag!