*Originally written in 2016* Today I was reminded why it is best, as a human of the female variety, to dress like a hobo when venturing out into the Parisian urban jungle. Well, at least in my neighbourhood. I recently bought a jacket, a sweater, and two pairs of jeans. I decided to wear this... Continue Reading →
That Day I Got Attacked
So much for feeling relatively safe in my neighbourhood despite its "charms"... I was walking home from the metro station, and was very close to my house. I felt someone behind me, but he crossed the street to his friend. They talked for a moment, and then split off. I remember thinking it was very... Continue Reading →
Protest or Art?
I'm living in the 18th arrondisment in Paris. It's definitely not the best neighbourhood, but not the worst either. The streets generally smell like piss despite there being FREE public toilets set up for use. There are at least two tent cities within 5 blocks of my house that I've noticed. There is garbage everywhere,... Continue Reading →
Failing at Living Abroad
This is my second time living abroad this year. I spent 4 months earlier this year in London while studying. I loved the course I was taking, but it took a long time for London to grow on me. Now I'm in Paris, taking yet another course, but unfortunately it's not going as planned. I... Continue Reading →
To the Top of the World and Back in 10 Days – Part 1
I have always wanted to drive to Alaska and experience the North, and have been trying to get people to go with me since I was 17. Guapito and I decided that this is the year that we would finally do it. He booked two weeks off of work, but auditions, rehearsals, and the biggest... Continue Reading →
Road Trip USA part 3 – Santa Monica, Venice, & Downtown LA
Not sleeping much became a routine thing for the duration of the trip. I averaged about 4-5 hours of sleep a night, and never got up past 9AM. The lack of sleep really affected me; I stopped being able to think properly, and often mixed up my words or slurred them together. I understood a... Continue Reading →
Road Trip USA Part 2 – What the Hell am I Doing Drinking in LA at 26?
I was super stoked to sleep in. Since I didn't have the responsibilities of the farm, I thought this trip would be a wonderful opportunity to sleep in. Unfortunately, I woke up at 7:12. I tried to go back to sleep, but someone was snoring, and it wasn't Guapito, so I couldn't hit them to... Continue Reading →
Road Trip USA Part 1 – Washington, Oregon, California
We interrupt your regular broadcasting of reminiscing about my trip to France to announce my most recent expedition: a road trip in the US of A. Guapito left on the afternoon of December 26 without much of a plan. We knew that we had to meet our friends in San Jose, California, sometime on December... Continue Reading →
France Day 14 – WEG Dressage Freestyle (Caen) & Arromanches Evening
This was the day that all of the dressage fanatics were waiting for. The stadium was absolutely packed when I arrived. I had decided that I wanted to take the shuttle. It gave me an opportunity to talk to one of the employees of the travel company to see if I could secure a ride... Continue Reading →
France Day 13 part 2 – Mont Saint-Michel
After we left the endurance competition, we headed over to Mont Saint-Michel since it wasn't too far away. My traveling companion had already been there before, and she warned me about how crowded and busy it was going to be. It was her idea to go visit it, and I'm sure glad we went. It... Continue Reading →
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