August is traditionally my favorite time of year. That overwhelming feeling of summer freedom peaks, my birthDAY means I usually treat myself to a nice vacation, and even the most ginger of us get a tan. The worst part about August is that it ends. For most people the new year begins in January. But…
It has been a long while since I posted. Partially because I have been so busy with the day to day of living I haven’t had much time for any grand adventures to brag about, and well, partially because I’m embarrassed I have been so boring lately. We did finally hike Elephant Mountain New Years…
Partying on a roof at ShiDa University, great view of 101!
The last Halloween I had abroad was sleeping in Garde Du Norde on a suitcase in 2009, this one far surpasses it. Halloween was a big deal this year. We have been preparing the haunted house at school for weeks and it just so happens to be Micheal’s birthday, hence, we started the celebration early.…
…be afraid only of standing still. I have been working myself into nearly anxious fits the past few weeks because I have been afraid I am not doing enough; not going to enough places, or doing enough things or seeing everything I want to see, and having all the experiences that I want to have.…
It felt like I was the main character in a T.V sitcom, one simple quest turned into a night of adventure. I set out after work on Friday to find a phone. I set up a phone number (at 7 where you do everything) the night before and the SIM card I bought didn’t fit…
I stood in front of the class marching around with my arms stretched out and growling for a solid two minutes until I realized none of the students were going to get up and walk like a dinosaur with me. Just another thing getting lost in translation in a brand new English class. They are…
There come those moments in your life where you can no longer put off making a decision. For someone who is terribly indecisive, I come across these moments quite often, but none like I have had in the past few days. A do or die moment. Learn to eat your meals with chop sticks or…
A Conscious Venture 