I am officially into my second week living with my host family and taking Spanish classes in Barcelona. My biggest revelation this week has been that American schools teach how to conjugate verbs and how to memorize Spanish vocabulary, not how to speak Spanish. This is very different in the classes I am taking here. …
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Every End is a New Beginning
Well, as my cheesy title indicates, my two weeks of living out of a suitcase has come to an end. Today, I moved into a Spanish family’s home with another American, where we will be living for six weeks while we take Spanish lessons. The past week has included exploring Paris and Barcelona. Ever since …
A Smorgasbord of Thoughts
Well, week 1 is officially over. So far, my travels have brought me to London and Amsterdam. My biggest three takeaways from London were the kindness people showcased, the cleanliness, and the city’s dedication to sustainability. Every request was answered with an “of course” or “no problem”. Every train station did not have one piece …
Me and My Travels
WHY From August 2019 to April 2020, I will be traveling the world in hopes of finding small pieces of myself that will come together to create a well-rounded, more experienced version of the person I already am. These travels are not “to find myself” but simply to bring out pieces of my identity that …
A Million Little Pieces 