Spoiler alert: it’s hard. I am a Blog Neglecter, so having an excuse to write something here is akin to a sigh of relief. My life is not so interesting lately in a way that lends itself to blog posts; rather, I’ve got a lot going on in the background that’s not ready to see […]
Impostor Syndrome vs. Putting Your Damn Self Out There Read Post »
Prague: A Book Nerd’s Paradise — an old travel writing piece published in the Lennon Wall Magazine’s Fall 2016 issue. Click for full screen:
Published: At The Lennon Wall Read Post »
I am aware that I have not updated my own website in a while. Shame. Shame. Here is a list of Things: Trying to be a houseplant person. Not going well. Trying to figure out taxes while abroad. Could be better. Trying to book a hotel for my upcoming trip to Venice for Carnevale
New Year, New… Something Read Post »
So. Life moves fast around here! Have you ever heard someone say “I don’t have time for the internet anymore!” and actually believed it? Neither had I, until I moved back to Prague. I had so much free time while in school, even up to the last year of university, despite having a full
On Hitting the Ground Running (Accidentally!) Read Post »
My recent lack of activity on the entire internet can be blamed by one thing: TEFL Life. A four week, hands-on, intensive course in Prague designed to get trainees ready for the real world of teaching English has taken over my life, my free time, and perhaps even my sanity. At least temporarily. As
How to Survive TEFL at The Language House Read Post »
Well, here we are. Today is my last day in the US for the foreseeable future. I’m in shock. I’ve been home for the past three weeks, packing (my family is also moving from this apartment, so doubly packing) and trying to catch up on reading. Trying to enjoy life at home, taking walks
As part of my soon-to-be expat journey, I’m getting my certification in teaching English as a foreign language. As I’ve said in other places, this is something people around me have been telling me would happen for years but I never thought it possible or even desirable. I’m still skeptical as to whether I
On the Road to TEFL Read Post »
Muse rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Honestly, I can’t get this book out of my head for the life of me. After ordering it way back in April of last year, it was originally set to be published in the fall, but it was pushed back to March, aka a few weeks ago,
Book Review: Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor Read Post »
Why, hello there! As part of my Advanced Web Design class, we were asked to create a dynamic site, and I thought this was the best time to go ahead and do something I’ve long considered: starting and maintaining my own blog!