Communal Living
Writing is a very solitary activity for me. In order for me to write, I need solitude and I need quiet. I am most motivated to write and write best when I am ...
Tag: Letting Go
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy. – Khalil Gibran, The Prophet S...
Viszlat, Magyarorszag!
This is the end, my friends… Well, an end, anyway. I leave Hungary today with many fond memories, new friends, a bit of sorrow, some trepidation, and exc...
Dubrovnik and Milna
I arrived in Dubrovnik on Wednesday afternoon. I booked an apartment just outside the city walls with a rooftop terrace overlooking the old city and the Adriat...
Sarajevo
Sarajevo…where do I begin with this city? With its beauty, immense historical significance, recent suffering and violence, and remarkable recovery to a b...
The Value of Acceptance
The German couple that was here left Wednesday morning, which means I have the house ALL TO MYSELF! I walked around naked Thursday just because I could. I hav...
Enjoying the Present Moment
Before coming to Budapest, I researched language schools and dance schools in the area. I intended to sign up for group Hungarian lessons starting first thing ...
The Purpose Driven Life: Day 25
In day 25, Warren asserts that we are “transformed by trouble” and “God has a purpose behind every problem.” I declare a wholehearted &#...
Rio Charmoso
For the most part, my days in Rio have been spent doing Portuguese language lessons in the mornings, dance lessons in the afternoon or evenings, hitting the bea...