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Upchuck & Away!

I woke up at 4:30 a.m. local time (7:00 p.m. at home) wide awake, listening to the crows, airplanes, and honking for 3 hours. That’s when it hit me- like a semi. As I was hurling my stomach into the toilet, I was trying to think of what ungodly object I had consumed inContinueContinue reading “Upchuck & Away!”

The Cool Dad

I ponied up and told my dad about India and it went…. opposite of how I expected. Parents can have one of two reactions when their child drops a bomb on them: they can support them even if they are dumb beyond measure, or they can lose their marbles and still not change the situation.ContinueContinue reading “The Cool Dad”

Anthropologie

The panic is setting in. I have finally met the people I will be traveling with but have yet to break the news to my parents. Last night was the final night of Miss Indiana and we had to give a fun fact in our introductions. I was half tempted to say “Leaving for IndiaContinueContinue reading “Anthropologie”

Barcelona Bible

I’m not just saying Barcelona is the best city in the world because it was my college study abroad location- it really is the best. Of all the cities I recommend to people crossing the pond for the first time, it is absolutely Barcelona. I spent four months learning this city and all of itsContinueContinue reading “Barcelona Bible”

Travel Like a Semi-Pro

Luggage Have a great travel bag. Do not do a Vera Bradley duffel. Girls died with them. You need a nice, sturdy bag with wheels. Vera gets dirty very quickly and carrying a duffel across an airport, on the metro, and walking across a city gets tiring very fast. Guys, you can probably get awayContinueContinue reading “Travel Like a Semi-Pro”

Big Girl Pants

Has anyone ever said “Wow, I really enjoyed paying a big fat bill at the bursar office today!”? Yes. Yes, someone has. I am that someone. I am that ONLY someone. Hold up. DJ-SPIN THAT ISH BACK. Before Christmas break, Dr. Phillips of the Ball State University Anthropology department sent the mass call-out email for studentsContinueContinue reading “Big Girl Pants”