Finding My Rhythm
Hola from Spain! I have officially completed my second (technically first) day of work (yesterday was more of an orientation and getting the hang of their system/what I should expect to do), and I couldn’t be more excited for what…
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Mostly South Korea
These past two weeks, I was with the four-year-olds. The kids have gotten to know me since I have been here for three months. It is exciting to see my impact on the children. They recognize me at school and…
Staycation
My goal for May was to treat Belfast like I’m on vacation here. Instead of planning a weekend trip to somewhere else, I allocated my travel energy and budget towards exploring as much of Belfast as I could. The second…
Final Report – Coming Home from the Dominican Republic
It has been two months since I moved out of my island bedroom. Since then, I signed a lease for a duplex in a new part of Nashville, got a full-time and a seasonal job, completed my Lumos presentation requirement…
Final Touches… (Ready, Set, Go!)
Hey everyone! There’s officially t-minus 2 days until I leave for Madrid, and I’m scrambling to get my suitcase packed and ready to go. I tend to be a procrastinator, but I’ve made efficient progress with the help of my…
I can do it with a broken heart – Taylor Swift
I have been with the new five- and four-year-olds for two weeks. All the kids are in new classes now. Everyone moved up a grade; that was a surprise! There are new babies in the baby class as well! They…
European Easter Extravaganza
It’s the Easter Holiday Spectacular! I had several weeks off work in mid-April, so I decided to spend ten days gallivanting across three European cities: Venice, Salzburg, and Amsterdam. I hadn’t originally planned to go to Venice, but some last-minute…
Blooming in Belfast
Work has been very busy in the last two weeks, which I am grateful for! I thrive when I have structure and a solid task list. We’ve had a full workshop schedule, with different age groups, ability levels, and locations.…
Stepping Into the Unknown
These past few weeks have felt like a blur — a mix of late nights, long to-do lists, and a lot of moments that have pushed me far outside my comfort zone. Between wrapping up my exhibition project and jumping…
Endless Celebration!
A lot has happened since my last update, so this will be a long one. Last weekend, I traveled to Amsterdam to meet up with my friend Elisabeth for our birthday (which was also Easter!). We had a wonderful weekend…