I've had big dreams for my entire life. In my world, my future consisted of college at Columbia University in New York City, studying art, politics or literature. Then I would move to Washington DC for graduate school to work towards becoming a diplomat. My imaginary future may not have turned … [Read more...] about Being a Big Fish in a Small Pond
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On Boldness and Recklessness
My sisters and I were joking around, naming a word that described each of us. Rachel was declared "porcelain," mostly for the shade of her skin. Sammi was given "dirt," for her lack of hygiene (just kidding) and tendency to commune with nature. I was named "bold." No, none of these words … [Read more...] about On Boldness and Recklessness
Just Touched Down in Londontown
As you may have read in "Making a Living," I flew to London last weekend for a job interview. I didn't have a whole lot of time (only 4 days) or money (still saving for Australia), so I had to keep it as cheap as possible. I stayed at my beloved Palmer's Lodge Hostel in Swiss Cottage, where I stayed … [Read more...] about Just Touched Down in Londontown
Favorite Travel Memories: Washington DC
I had traveled plenty of times before, but this time was different. I was going somewhere that I knew no one and was completely alone. I signed up for the International Diplomacy Program with the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington DC long before my anxiety got the best of … [Read more...] about Favorite Travel Memories: Washington DC
Photo Friday: Chattanooga, TN
Chickamauga Battlefield I forgot all about these pictures until I started compiling them for a future post about small Southern towns. Two summers ago, my sister Sammi and I took a day trip to Chattanooga, TN. We wanted to do something fun before going to our separate schools. … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Chattanooga, TN