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Two reasons why I am NOT Rome’s biggest fan


So I have now been in Rome for a little under two months and I have to say that I am not loving it. There are some good things going on in the city, but overall I just don’t feel…

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June 6, 2011


In Need of an Eyebrow Artist


My eyebrows are my most important facial feature. That may sound crazy and most of you may never notice them, but I am very particular about my eyebrows and like to get them threaded or waxed once per month. My…

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My Eat Pray Love Moment


…that awkward moment when you realize none of your pants fit anymore. I have been in Rome for nearly a month and a half and during that time I have consumed way too much vino, pasta, pizza and pane (bread).…

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May 28, 2011


Why America is off of my list of places to live


In order to maintain the nickname, Carmen Sandiego, as well as a blog called The Catch Me If You Can, traveling is absolutely necessary. In order to travel I need money, meaning that a job is absolutely necessary. So what…

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May 25, 2011


Bartering in Obama Japan


Right before the best co-teacher of all time, Colin Chu left Japan, at the end of his contract, we traveled to the beaches in Obama Japan – yes, that is the real name of the city. The town of Obama…

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May 24, 2011


Celebrating 27


Last Sunday I celebrated my 27th birthday and while I wasn’t with any close friends, family, or my boyfriend I had a great time with new friends. Continuing in the tradition of celebrating my birthday outside of the United States,…

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May 22, 2011


Listening to….ADELE


Every morning I walk 20 minutes from my front door to the gates of my job and I enjoy my me time mostly because of the soundtrack of my sunny mornings. I recently (read: #latepass) discovered Adele and I wonder…

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May 14, 2011


Finally!!


After 39 job applications, 10 random emails, 15 interviews, 1 medical deferral and approximately 17 months I finally received a full time job (Benin kinda just happened, though I definitely considered that a full time job)! I will be living…

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April 1, 2011


Absence. Hearts. Fondness.


Have you ever had your heart ripped out? That is what it felt like at the tear filled goodbye this afternoon in Rome’s Fumicino airport. I was boarding a flight to the US and the Italian was boarding a flight…

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Observations: Languages


In German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Swahili, Luganda, and Hindi the letter “i” is pronounced “e” (think the long english e). Yet in English it is never pronounced “e”. Why is that? It makes it very confusing for people who…

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March 25, 2011


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A Quick Trip to Gulu

When I planned my trip to Uganda, I knew that it would be an opportunity to see one of my closest friends from grad school and more importantly, it would be a chance to see northern Uganda. While, in general I am a

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Mirembe Resort Beach

Uganda was named the Pearl of Africa by Sir Winston Churchill. A country full of beautiful landscapes, one of the world’s largest lakes and the source of the Nile, gorillas and safaris aren’t the only things for tourists to see.

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“How is life?”

On Friday afternoon I opted out of joining the rest of the group on a walk along Lake Victoria and a nature trail. I spent my time laying on the beach and allowing the sun to toast my skin. I

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Offically one year to 30!!

15 minutes ago on the 15th of May in the East African Time zone I began my 29th year of life. Oddly enough I have not been very conscious of the fact that it is my birthday. This is strange

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