It seems like we spend the majority of our lives waiting. We wait in long lines, wait all year to celebrate the holidays, wait to break out of high school, and wait for the boring summers at home to pass so we can return to college. There are so many… More
My semester at the University of Edinburgh begins in one week. I’m beyond excited -- I have always wanted to visit Scotland, and after some travels in the UK over the Christmas period, it is nearly time to venture past that Northern Border. I have described… More
So it's currently 5:30pm on New Year's Eve and I just zipped my suitcase and finished packing (note: not recommended). My plane leaves from LAX tomorrow morning. I remember last January thinking how much time I had to get everything in order. Then suddenly… More
The City of Edinburgh is buzzing with holiday cheer. Every street is adorned with twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine fills the air. Given the limited daylight in December (the sun sets by 4:00 PM each day), I look forward to each evening when… More
The days have passed, the time has come, and soon I leave my beloved Scotland to return to other places which are just as beloved to me but in a completely different way. Seeing as my return trip is soon coming, I’d like to dedicate my last couple blog… More