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• Hasta La Vista

  

  A couple of hours ago, I was sitting in the cozy back room of this French resto playing Mikado with my mom, dad, ma soeur, and her parents. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• with Okies in Tahoe

  

  When I accepted a spot in Syracuse's University Class of 2010, I'd yet to see the campus. But within 10 minutes of my visit 3 weeks following, I knew I'd made... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Mois De Mai

  

  This just in: I'm very happily overwhelmed in the midst of my hectic schedule. The marriage is next. My flight leaves New York at 6am tomorrow morning. I'll hav... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• on Letting Go

  A little more than four years ago, I wrote the following email to a friend. I'd just gotten back from a visit I hadn't enjoyed nearly as much as I should have. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Nanashi

  

  Friends, I have news: my master's thesis, fini ! I submitted it roughly 56 hours ago, before heading out for the most crazy-rewarding 24 hours of volunteering a... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• It is Unbelievable How Enough You Are

  

  If the popularity of pas mal is any indication, the French are pretty tough critics. Though the phrase may literally translate to "not bad", it's often used to... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Tipples in Montmartre

  

  Paris weather has been back to its old tricks again: clouds, sun, rain, sun... mostly clouds. As such, it hasn't taken that much discipline to hole up in my... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• C'est Cheeky

  

  As I posted on Instagram this morning, I will be twenty-six years old young in just one month. It's crazy how many transformative experiences I've had, inside... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• La Pharmacie

  

  While in New York earlier this year, I boasted to a friend about never having gotten sick in Paris. It must be because I eat so well there, I half-joked. But... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Pour L'instant

  

  "It's just... so instant!" I exclaimed to Rachael a few evening's ago, in praise Instagram. It's no wonder I've been called well-spoken. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• How to Seem Brave

  

  Last week, I received a card: "Family isn't about where we are. It's about who we are. And how much we mean to each other. You're always in my heart. Happy... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• the Dreams That Come True

  

  {Auxerre, France} He told me he wanted to sail a boat around the world, He wanted to take me with him. We'd explore faraway lands and love each other and live... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Biodynamic in Bourgogne

  

  Putting together the first draft of my master's thesis has made my brain rather consistently scattered (i.e. the sequence of recent posts: blog curation,... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Le Plat Du Jour

  

  Though I do sometimes enjoy restaurant meals with friends--and love to photograph and write about them so as to relive the special occasion, I mostly cook for... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Altruistique*

  

  While catching up on the Daily Show recently, I saw an interview with Samuel J. Jackson promoting his latest blockbuster, Captain America. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Caillebotte Impressions

  

  I met Mia for lunch today. It was phenomenal--mostly because she is, and because it's been a year and a half since our brunch at Sésame. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Recueil De Bêtises

  

  "I'm so tired of good stories though. I just wish something of great tangible and lasting significance would happen, for once," I said, standing on the metro,... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Thatrue

  

  It's official! My parents are coming to Paris, for my graduation, in less than two months. Not even (April Fools') joking. I'm in awe of how soon that is.... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Paris in Bloom

  

  As you've heard from myself (and possibly others), Paris has been enjoying the most beautiful spring thus far. It's almost as if there's been more sun and blue... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Whatta Snob

  

  You know what gets to me? The distinction between high and low culture. The former tends to be accessible to (and acceptable for) a select few, those who can... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL