Italia

4 planes 19 trains 9 buses 5 boats 6 cars 95 miles on foot Day 1: 4/30/16 4mi We boarded our airplane at 10:30. The plane was set to take off at 11:05. The row held four seats, we got the two middle seats. We settled in for our nine hour flight. Day 2: 5/1/16…

Drive

Do you ever think about all of the different ways you could die? This question is not intended to be a morbid one nor is it supposed to be one that raises concern. It is simply a matter of fact question. Do you ever think about your fears and how they correlate? I am terrified…

Layers

They are everywhere. We layer ourselves. There is a depth to our personalities, our emotions, and our likes and dislikes that form layers that others can peel back as they get to know us. Sometimes as another gets to know you, they discover another layer that you were not aware of. We are constantly changing…

Who We Are |Fourth Edition|

When did we become people that care so little about the feelings of those around us? How often do we ask someone how they are but start thinking about something else before they answer? I wish I could say that I never did this, but I have become aware of just how frequently I do…

Seasons

There are a lot of seasons now that are just difficult to get through. Seasons that are full of being happy for those around me, but in the background pouting with a bunch of “that should have be me.” Being a Type A person means a lot of planning. A five year plan? Yep. Had…

Who We Are |Third Edition|

Unfortunately, I have let my blog drop to the bottom of the to-do list. I have been attempting to be more consistent with my personal journal writing, but in turn have let my blog fall to the wayside. Here’s to hoping that I can change that this summer. Since last time, I have graduated with my…

Change

It is bittersweet as my time here at Catholic University is quickly coming to a close. It feels like just yesterday I was waiting to find out if I was accepted, and then wishing the day to move would come faster. This place has become my home in just a short eight months time. A…

Much Ado About Nothing

Live and learn. Forgive and forget. Live and let live. Where has March gone? It has flown by and there are less than two hours left until April begins. March has been a roller coaster ride. People have come back into my life that have not been a part for years. People that have been…