My first few hours in Aberdeen were an experience at about 5 pm, and it was pitch black. I realized it will be something I have to get used to, as the northern Scots seem to experience about 7 ½ hours of daylight during these winter months. But it was… More
Initial impressions: Darker than I predicted - seriously, there isn’t sunshine and the sun sets at 4pm. It rains way more than I could’ve imagined. It is windier than I thought. It’s also colder than I expected, coming from Minnesota, I expected Edinburgh… More
It’s finally here, that much awaited day when I finally reach Edinburgh and boy, has it been a long wait! One essay, two visa applications, and three countries later, I’m finally making my way to what’s going to be my home for the next few months. Yes… More
Sitting at home, I keep fluctuating between Edinburgh-can’t-come-soon-enough and I-am-so-not-ready-to-leave. The Edinburgh-can’t-come-soon-enough comes from the excitement and anticipation of living in another country for five months. I’m beyond excited… More
Four months. Four months has already come and gone. By the time you read this I will be home or on the way back to the US. It makes me sad just thinking about it! I really fell in love with Ireland and it’s weird to know I’m going home. This last month… More