Tag: running

• one year ago

  It’s wild to think that just a year ago I was landing in Romania for an adventure of a lifetime. Somehow it feels like everything has happened since then but also nothing has at the same time. Now that I’m fully back and tucked into the normal American routine, I’ve noticed that the more “settled”…

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• adventure in action

  Once again, a month flew by seemingly in a blink. My May calendar was completely full with classes, service projects, a visit from a friend, and wrapping up the month with a trip to Vienna. It was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute. May’s primary focus was service as I had various projects throughout each…

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• expectation vs. reality

  I think I’m finally starting to recover from a whirlwind April, which took me to four countries in just four weeks. I’m definitely not complaining—it was exciting, and the fast-paced travel made the month fly by. On top of that, we had a double holiday here: Easter, followed immediately by Labor Day on May 1.…

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• the immigration journey: a comedy of errors

  I did not mean to have this long of a break from the blog but I have been busy traveling and getting some immigration formalities out of the way so I can enjoy the rest of my time here. This post is mainly about my immigration experience and what that was like! It’s also crazy…

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• primavara in Timișoara

  Today marks one month since I arrived in Timişoara, and time has flown by. I’ve been occupied with getting settled and establishing new routines. My class schedule has finally become more consistent, giving me a clearer overview of my daily life. I’ve been busy adding social events, travel plans, and volunteer opportunities to my calendar.…

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• noroc, românia!

  I have been deciding whether or not this is the craziest thing I’ve ever done. As a former small business owner, I experienced my fair share of adventures navigating entrepreneurship. I also moved solo across the country because I wanted a change of pace. Working in the hospitality industry in Portland, Oregon during COVID was…

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