My sisters and I were joking around, naming a word that described each of us. Rachel was declared "porcelain," mostly for the shade of her skin. Sammi was given "dirt," for her lack of hygiene (just kidding) and tendency to commune with nature. I was named "bold." No, none of these words … [Read more...] about On Boldness and Recklessness
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Hanging with Harry
As some of you may have seen on Twitter, my arrival in London coincided with the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. This was super exciting, especially since my very first trip to London in summer 2004 was when Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban came out. I … [Read more...] about Hanging with Harry
Just Touched Down in Londontown
As you may have read in "Making a Living," I flew to London last weekend for a job interview. I didn't have a whole lot of time (only 4 days) or money (still saving for Australia), so I had to keep it as cheap as possible. I stayed at my beloved Palmer's Lodge Hostel in Swiss Cottage, where I … [Read more...] about Just Touched Down in Londontown
A Trip to Hokie Country
A sane person would never agree to a last minute road trip to the middle of nowhere right before said person was supposed to embark on an expensive trip to London. As you may have already determined, I am no sane person. In an inebriated state of Halloween madness, my friend Christine asked me … [Read more...] about A Trip to Hokie Country
Read This Blog: Camels & Chocolate
This week's Travel Tuesday feature should be less controversial, to say the least, since I am letting the blogger speak for herself. I started reading Camels & Chocolate a couple of years ago ans dince then my mom has become a reader and I've developed a blog friendship with Kristin. Turns out … [Read more...] about Read This Blog: Camels & Chocolate