If you knew me in high school or college, you'd find it hard to believe how much hiking has become a part of my life. I always used to say that I hated nature, which was strange because I used to go camping (and enjoy it) with my family when I was younger. Somehow, I … Continue reading from 0 to hiker
Author: anitashivraj
the 30th yearÂ
For those of you who don't know me, I'm a very goal-oriented person. I make lists upon lists and the highlight (okay, maybe one of several highlights) is checking them off. In just 3 weeks, I will be turning 30 so I thought I would take some time to reflect and stumbled upon this note … Continue reading the 30th yearÂ
first taste of freedom
Spain has had one of the strictest lockdowns in the world because of the significant amount of coronavirus cases here. Just this past Saturday, after 50 days of lockdown, we were allowed to go for walks (up to 1km) and exercise (up to 1 hour) between 6am-10am and 8pm-11pm. Before this, people were only allowed … Continue reading first taste of freedom
6ish months in
March 25th marked my 5 month moveaversary to Madrid, Spain. It's been a while since I've written. Life had gotten so hectic but so good these past few months. I had been working at my school, tutoring kids, enjoying Madrid, and traveling. Since mid-December I've been to Hungary, Austria, Morocco, Ireland, England, Poland, and Germany. … Continue reading 6ish months in
new beginnings in a new country
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
