Otoño

Lately, I have been waking up to Fall. I find myself not wanting to plant my feet on the cold tile and searching for my sweater, first thing. I recognize this feeling, of groggy mornings, trudging to class, and WINTER! This is vaguely reminiscent (but not too close for comfort) to those frigid mornings on Greenbriar ln., that only my roomie Alessandra can relate to.
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year; it makes me joyful and melancholy. I was most bummed about missing fall in the Mountains, because that is where it is most beautiful. While I am so happy that Fall has finally come to Sevilla, I am so sad about missing it back home! Especially, these things...


The awesome pumpkin that I forced Miles to carve with me last year!




The best Halloween costumes ever

I would love to see some pictures from Fall this year in the Southeast! So, send them to me, help ease my homesickness!

Antwerpen, Belgium

Somehow I made it here. The last time that I was in Antwerp I was thirteen however, things look just the same.
After a very sad departure, I ended up in the middle seat of an international flight between a charismatic American with a sugar mama and an adorable Belgian girl who is destined to be my best friend (nevermind that she speaks French). Considering the circumstances and the amenities lacking on the plane, I couldn't have asked for better! So far I've spent the day observing Dutch conversation and drinking entirely too much espresso. Did I mention that my uncle has recently moved into a renovated post office, located on the square where we spent dinner listening to an orchestra warming up below the balcony??? How perfect! Beautiful architecture, food, and music. Good night- it is only 4:30 for you but it is way past my bedtime!

All I am missing is amazing NC water!!!

Change Is On Its Way

I have realized lately (which maybe is a little too late) that everything, life as I know it, is about to change completely. Everything I am doing is in preparation to leave Boone--working, planning, and a large amount of boxes and bubble wrap. I failed to recognize that all of my friends are on the same path right now, but we are about to diverge into completely different directions! I have spent the last 3 or for years with these people and by the end of July, who knows when we will see each other again. While I am sad about this, it is just the way of life, people come in and out of our lives with varying speeds. All I can do is learn to send e-mails and use my phone for more than texting Miles ♥

The windmill on the mountain was moving like crazy

In the meantime, my friends and I have been spending great time together; enjoying our last few weeks of college life in Boone, NC! Lillian, Anna, and I went over to our friend Katy's apartment to make Hawaiin/Barbeque chicken and enjoy a summer storm! Katy will be the first to leave and head to Chicago and DePaul University (I will miss so much our late nights and random fun)

Brevard, North Carolina

Earlier this week, I was finally able to take some time away from work so that I could go home to the most fabulous little town in the States, Brevard. In the last year of school I haven't made it home as much as I would have liked, but, it wasn't until this last trip that I realized how much I miss this incredible place. I feel so much at home when I come back to this town. The places are so familiar and the people so personable, charming is the appropriate word! There are great local shops and restaurants to take advantage of; my favorites being Bracken Mountain Bakery, The Square Root, and Kiwi Gelato!!!


Brevard is located in Transylvania County which has a wealth of natural beauty. It is the land of waterfalls, 250 to be exact, home to pristine rivers such as the Davidson, and a mecca for anglers, climbers, bikers, and hikers. There are so many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors whether it be on the parkway or eating ice cream in town! This time, I only had a day and a half to see family and friends and run errands too. I was able to spend a little time with my cousin Makaela at a new spot in the Pisgah National Forest!