I did not know I loved medieval towns as much as I do until I found myself in a few. The most amazing thing about traveling with the study abroad group was that we went to places that I would normally have gone to. If I am being honest, I did not know that Anagni […]
Category: Lifestyle
Fiuggi
During our two-week stay in Italy, our school made Fiuggi our home. We took our day trips and weekend trips from our homebase in a small hotel called Hotel Bonifacio. Fiuggi is a tiny town about an hour from Rome. Fiuggi is famous for its water that supposedly has cured popes and Michelangelo of kidney […]
When in Rome (and Vatican City)
So let’s talk about Rome. The Vatican was cool…and that’s it. Right before I left for my trip, I got REALLY, really, really nervous. I was a little bit sick and I was worried about flying with such an upset stomach. I had a layover in Lisbon and my first flight was delayed so I […]
Ciao, Bella | My Trip to Italy
I am so incredibly blessed. I spent the past two weeks in Italy with 29 amazing classmates. We traveled all over Italy and I ate gelato in at least 7 different cities. This trip left me with some great memories and even greater friends. I crossed a few things off of my “30 Before 30” […]
Girls’ Getaway | Fort Myers Beach
I love Estero Island and all of the fun and food that comes with traveling to this destination!
Summer Goals
So here I am, smackdab in the middle of finals, yet what am I doing? NOT STUDYING! Okay…I have been studying all day, but I need a break. Breaks are healthy. I have four tests and three projects to do in the next week but my mind is 99% on summer mode, but I am […]
30 Before 30
What do you want to do with your next ten years?
How to Have an Inexpensive Social Life
If you know me, you know that I try to live a frugal lifestyle. I don’t know about you, but I spend the most money when I spend time with friends. Hanging out with friends can cost a lot of money. Whether it is going to the movies, paying covers at clubs, going to concerts, […]
Mark’s Miracle | Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury
In March of 2016, I was sitting in theology class and got a text from my dad that said, “Mark was in an accident. No details on the severity yet.” Let me add some context to this. If we are friends in real life, you have either heard me talk about Mark, whether it be […]
It was the year 2100…
And the end was near.