These past two months have been a complete and utter whirlwind (ergo why I haven't had much time to write). Full of ups and downs (mostly ups), lots of reflection on my past 11 months living in Europe, and just time enjoying this wonderful place and traveling. The biggest news... I am officially staying in … Continue reading ONE MORE YEAR!
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Sometimes living abroad it is difficult to do "normal" things, or things you constantly do when living at home. You don't always realize how much you miss those things until you're reminded of them, either via a photo on social media, or just happening upon something one day. Sometimes it makes you homesick, sometimes it … Continue reading Bringing a slice of home to Barcelona
we must take adventures in order to know where we truly belong This quote hits so close to heart for me right now. The exact essence of this journey I'm on right now now. I don't know my place in this world exactly, but I feel as if I am slowly headed towards the path … Continue reading the journey. the questions.
Whenever people ask me what I want from life and what I want out of my future my quick response has always been "to be happy". Happiness has been something that has been on my mind a lot these past few weeks. What makes me happy? What will it take for me to be truly … Continue reading happiness
We're young and we have our whole lives laid out in front of us. There is plenty of time to settle down and start a career, but right now we don't have to be tied down to anything. These are the years to learn about this wonderful world we live in, learn about who we … Continue reading Live for now
24 hours ago I was leaving for work... 7 am.::. And now I am just returning home from the disco/nightclub... ALSO 7 am . (I actually woke up 25 hours ago.. How am I still upright? It's a miracle) but I felt a strong desire and inspiration to write this post. It's crazy how much can happen … Continue reading 24
A lot of things have been happening these past few days. All of them both fun, exciting and at the same time scary. I have finally stopped ignoring the fast coming future and have officially decided to *try* to stay in Spain for another year. I have started applying for jobs in barcelona but also … Continue reading planning
Living abroad has it's fair share of bad days... but i've discovered a great method of helping myself out of that funk...yesterday the answer was donuts. For me getting through a bad day is a difficult thing, especially living abroad. You don't have a huge support system. Most of the friends that you do have, are … Continue reading Sometimes a donut is the answer.
The thing that can be difficult about living in a foreign country is being constantly surrounded by a foreign and unfamiliar language (especially here in Barcelona where they speak Catalan, not Spanish...and no the languages are not all that similar) But then again that is the most exciting thing about living abroad. But there are … Continue reading Finding Comfort in Coffee & Books
Living abroad in a foreign country it can be difficult making friends, but these people you meet can turn out to be some of the best friends you've ever made in your life. The good thing about being in a foreign country is when you first arrive you know no one. In order to make … Continue reading the people you meet
the Confessions of a Wanderer 