The experience of a lifetime I’m sure that everyone has that friend that studied abroad for some amount of time and can’t seem to shut up about it. Well, I am that friend. That one person who studied abroad and swears that it “changed their life” all of a sudden … Continue reading
Remedy for over thinkers What are morning pages you ask? They are something for improving productivity, a way to express yourself, a method of planning, and an easy way to clear your head. For each person they are rewarding in a slightly different way. For myself my this daily habit … Continue reading
Chez Les Ch’tis Pronunciation (Shay – Lay – Shtee) The first time I heard the word Ch’ti was when I received my letter about where I had been placed in France for my year abroad. I was told I would be going to “Le Nord” the north of France, the … Continue reading
Modern Union of Middle Eastern Cuisines When walking around Seattle exploring the sights, one is bound to find themselves pretty hungry after a while. So after a long time of walking around the Pikes place market, hiking up the hills, laying in a park playing cards in the sun; it … Continue reading
Ever-Pretty Dresses are a statement piece, they can give someone a glimpse of who you are based on how you chose to attire yourself. This is especially true for special events. This is why I always turn to Ever-Pretty. They have such a wide range of dresses varying colors, styles, … Continue reading
The perfect chocolate dessert I love chocolate. I love chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, and chocolate tarts. So when I met Mirko, an exchange student from Italy who brought me ‘chocolate salami’ I knew it would be good. Now don’t be alarmed there is no meat in this dessert, it is … Continue reading
Going Abroad Being an exchange student. This means different things to different people. For me I have both been an exchange student, hosted an exchange student, and befriended many exchange students. You can go abroad all over the world and experience a completely different life. What does this mean you … Continue reading
Ever-Pretty Vintage Let’s face it, vintage is coming back, and I LOVE it. Vintage is one of those classics that just never go out of style. Like Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. It is simply timeless. So when I was browsing through the multitude of beautiful Ever-Pretty dresses … Continue reading
The Cathedral Light Shows in France Before coming to France I had never heard of a cathedral being lit up with a color show. Little did I know that even existed. So when my amazing host family told me they would be taking me to a special cathedral lights show … Continue reading
The City of Lights The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. -Oscar Hammerstein II Ah Paris… A city known throughout the world for art, fashion, beauty, and food. There is so much to see … Continue reading