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• La Vie En Rose

  

  Good morning! Please excuse my enthusiasm this morning, but I've been up since 6am and am more than well-caffeinated at this point (must work on reducing... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• an Older Sister

  

  For four years of my life, I was an only child, and on my mom's side, also the only neice and granddaughter. Suffice to say, though I was excited to find out I... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Food and Wine at m

  

  You may have noticed things have been quieter around here lately. I blame my awesome 9-7 job internship (not even being sarcastic) and my fried brain after 10... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Last Night En Tricolor

  

  Before this year, I'd never really celebrated Bastille Day. But living in Paris kind of obliges one to. Luckily, a festive Facebook invitation aided me with suc... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Berliner in Nyc, Day 3

  

  "Are you ever coming back?," they asked. It was every friend and family member's favorite question while I was home. And all I could say was, "yes, but I don't... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Joli Deli Avec La Voisine

  

  Bonsoir from Paris! Despite not being thrilled to leave New York, I'm so happy to be back. For one thing, my first full day at my internship went well--and not... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Berliner in Nyc, Day 2

  

  I'm flying to Paris tonight. And though I'm looking forward to these changes and a reunion with the boy, I must admit I'm upset about it. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• How to Be Proud to Be an American

  

  As much as I appreciate who I am and where I come from, I wouldn't necessarily call myself patriotic. I'm grateful for all this and know how untrue these... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Berliner in Nyc, Day 1

  

  When you meet a guy from Berlin, fall for him in Paris, and invite him to New York to be your date to your friend's wedding, you're basically obligated to show... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Matthew & Laura

  

  I'm just going to come out and say it: marriage freaks me out. Even as a self-proclaimed romantic, I can't begin to fathom what it's like to be so sure about... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• a Dovetail

  

  I was nervous. Before coming home, I mean. Not because of all the lovely familiarities, of course, but because he was meeting me there. I'd be reuniting with... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Litb

  

  Two people I grew up with--one in the traditional sense, the other one on Syracuse University's campus--passed away recently. Her and I weren't best friends, pe... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adventures in Going Home

  

  According to my boss at PageYourself, not having a flight itinerary 24 hours before departure was, "an adventure." Let me just say here and now: it wasn't one... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• the American Dream

  

  "Among the educated, enlightened, expensive middle classes of Europe, this [America is fat, stupid ignorant] is a received wisdom. A given. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Mon Père in a Nutshell

  

  On the morning of the first day of my senior year of high school, I got into a car accident. It was a small one, (there was more traffic waiting at the light... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Transitions New-yorkaises

  

  Happy Friday, friends! I must admit I'm happier than usual about it. My days have been long (class in the morning, internship in the afternoon) and full (dinner... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Parisian Day Trip: Maisons-laffitte

  

  The French are extremely proud of their petits villes. I've noticed because of my experience in the States in which talk of Small Town USA is usually met with... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Jules Verne

  

  He told me that his parents wanted to meet me for dinner. How sweet, I thought. Sunday night after The Hive was best. They made reservations and he parlayed... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• How to Blog Ethically

  

  A few months ago, (before studying restaurants and social media), I gave a presentation on blogging conferences. I wanted to provide an example of how online... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Bits of Berlin, Part 2

  

  Friends, the suspense is all but killing me. I want to actually reflect on The Hive and share substantial thoughts from Berlin.... but I can't yet. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL