My favorite places in Ireland were Connemara (beautiful scenery and Kylemore Abbey), Glenveagh Castle (we just don't have castles in America like we should!), Carrick A Rede rope bridge, Giants Causeway, and the tours of Derry and Belfast that taught... Continue Reading →
This Ireland-England-Spain before I'm 30 Trip o'Dreams has made me think a lot about traveling in general, and me traveling specifically. One of the things I've loved most about traveling has been meeting people and figuring out things about yourself,... Continue Reading →
I've discovered why people don't move across the country: I lost my deodorant three days ago somewhere in my room. And I have to get rid of my Christmas decorations. This is demoralizing. The only reason my bed is made... Continue Reading →
"I told a big lie to mean old mom about drinking the apple juice! She sent me to my room anyway." "Gma bought me a Nintendo for Christmas, I just know it." "Janice told me I was her best friend... Continue Reading →
I just got back from a week traveling with my boyfriend and family to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to celebrate my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. It was fun, it was exhausting, it was beautiful. Ten Things I Loved: 10. Food. This... Continue Reading →
As I mentioned in my last blog, I have quit my job for looooooove. How romantic. :) To celebrate this, and the idea of love in general (my grandparents 50th year anniversary of being married and not killing each other),... Continue Reading →
I started my unexpected teaching career with nothing: I didn't know Latin, I'd never taught, never even been in a private school, wasn't affiliated with the church...In my interview, I literally told the principal "I don't know why you'd hire... Continue Reading →
If you asked us how BF and I met, we would each have different stories. Both stories are funny, but what matters is that almost a year ago today, we decided we wanted to be together. A year later, we've... Continue Reading →
His name was James. He was a teacher. He was happier and more polite than anyone should be. He was older, tan, brown hair, and always ordered a number 23 with jack cheese to go. And he would leave a... Continue Reading →
His name was Aaron. Something about the way that he debated with our Global Studies 101 professor made me all twitter pated. Later that week, biking out to Sandspit Beach, I pedaled past him and a friend. He was as... Continue Reading →