I'm happy to report that I survived my first birthday/Christmas away from home. In fact, although it was certainly not quite the "Christmas" I love, it was actually a pretty good day. I didn't even cry! On Saturday (Christmas Eve), I met up with some other volunteers in Chisinau to celebrate my birthday. Most of … Continue reading A Birthday and a Christmas Abroad
Back in June, for my Mom's birthday, I posted a bunch of reasons I love her. Today is my dad's birthday (Happy Birthday Dad!) and I figured it was only fair to write a post to him as well. So to wish him "Happy Birthday", here are some of the reasons I love my dad. 1. … Continue reading To My Dad
I was incredibly fortunate to grow up surrounded by many strong, independent, and wonderful women. Among these women was my mom. As I've grown up, we've had our fair share of arguments and fights. But I also know just how lucky I have been to have her as a role model, to be showered with … Continue reading To My Mom
My birthday is right at the very end of the year, and as such, I turn a new age just before the new year starts, so it's almost as if I'm hit twice as hard by the "it's a new year" thing. So, not only is it now 2014 but I'm also another year older. … Continue reading Thoughts on Turning 20
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