It's been one month since I moved (again) to Madrid and I can't believe how time has flown. I've made some friends, started a new job, gotten a new phone number, a new bank account and new apartment! I don't think that this time last year I could have guessed where I'd be - it's … Continue reading New Beginnings in a New Country
Author: anitashivraj
My Life in 5 Bags
August 26th, 2019 will be standout date for me forever. It was the day that I closed the door to one chapter of my life. The day that I moved back to the west coast for some time. The day I said goodbye to my small NYC apartment, my neighborhood bar, my favorite bodega and … Continue reading My Life in 5 Bags
The Inka Trail
On May 27th, 2018 my friend and I joined a group of young travelers to hike the 26 mile trail to Machu Picchu. It took 4 days of 7-8 hours of hiking, sleeping in tents, using a hole for a bathroom and lots and lots of layering. It was such a challenging and rewarding experience. … Continue reading The Inka Trail
The Women’s World Cup 2019
I had the opportunity to watch the US Women's National Team play in two group matches versus Sweden and Spain and a quarterfinal game against France. My brother-in-law had gotten these tickets months in advance for a really decent price (around $30-$40!) so there was no excuse not to go! Side note: these tickets ended … Continue reading The Women’s World Cup 2019
26.2 Miles and a “Few” Months Later…
On November 4th, 2018 I ran my first marathon. After months of training, it seemed hard to imagine that it all came down to just a few hours. I couldn't have asked for better weather that day or a better support system. I ran with Fred's Team - a group affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering … Continue reading 26.2 Miles and a “Few” Months Later…
