Afropolitan
Being raised by Ugandan immigrants in America, I always knew that I was Ugandan. I never really formed an American identity until I left the US and even then it was tenuous. I am not patriotic towards America and I…
Goodreads: Reading with Friends!
Recently a friend of mine introduced me to the website www.goodreads.com. It is a fun site where you can explore and share books that you have read, want to read or are currently reading. If you have friends that read…
Book Review: Getting Better
Getting Better: Why global development is succeeding and how we can improve the world even more, a book by Charles Kenny was released in March of this year and endorsed by Bill Easterly. It takes an optimistic approach to viewing…
Worth a 1,000 Words: Teaching in Japan
For those of you who don't know, from February 2008 - February 2009 I taught English in Japan to students from the age of 6 months - 14 years, and three adult students. Living and working in Japan was the…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
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,…