happiness

Of this be sure: you do not find the happy life... you make it. Everywhere I go in Barcelona i find happiness. There is something about this city that makes me beyond happy, it feels like home and I'm just so comfortable here. And while for me this is the perfect place I can't help … Continue reading happiness

A Year and a Half of Living Abroad

I have officially been living abroad for a year and a half (and 3 days). This is crazy. In the beginning of this "journey" I didn't think I would make it through the first month, let alone a whole year.... and now here I am in my second year. And thinking about doing a third.... … Continue reading A Year and a Half of Living Abroad

Hello world (I’m back again)

Current status: in bed eating doritos, and I couldn't be happier. I've been so preoccupied with life that I just have not even remembered to write at all these past few months. The time has been completely and totally flying by. I have already been living in barcelona for a year and a half (minus … Continue reading Hello world (I’m back again)

Major Wanderlust

Current status: Itching to book a new trip Reality: Need to work to make money to afford the next trip without draining my bank account…    I am filled with the desire to go anywhere and everywhere. Immediately.  When I think of where I want to go next the list goes on and on and … Continue reading Major Wanderlust

here vs. there

I am back in America. Being home is amazing... But (and there's always a but) it's leaving me feeling so conflicted and with a zillion different questions rolling through my head. When I was in Barcelona I could not imagine any sort of life for myself back here in America... but now that I'm here I … Continue reading here vs. there

ONE MORE YEAR!

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!

Bringing a slice of home to Barcelona

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

the journey. the questions.

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.

Late night thoughts 

when I think about the future I am filled with both fear and excitement.... There are just so many possibilities. I am so used to having my life clearly planned out for me... Or being able to see some sort of path into the future. But now I quite honestly have no clue. I feel … Continue reading Late night thoughts