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
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
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