I don’t really know how to begin this blog post but a lot has happened over the past month and I wanted to update everyone. My goal is to answer questions so that when I’m out and about I don’t always have to be talking about my cancer diagnosis. The month started off pretty great … Continue reading August
Reflexology
A few months ago I was very fortunate to get a gift card to Maison Esthetique from 31 families that I am close with. Maison Esthetique is a local spa that offers many services, but what has been most helpful to me for pain management has been the Oncology Massage and Reflexology. Reflexology is an … Continue reading Reflexology
Here I am Living
I want to begin this post by thanking everyone who commented and reached out to me last week after my first official blog post about my battle with cancer. Many messages said how you admired my positivity and strength which I deeply appreciated during this past week since it was a very difficult and long … Continue reading Here I am Living
Positive Vibes
When I first heard I had cancer the world stopped moving beneath my feet and I had to take a million steps backward from where I had gotten myself to. I had lived a pretty healthy lifestyle and chose organic products when I could afford them, stayed away from chemicals in cleaning products and personal … Continue reading Positive Vibes
Four Months That Changed My Life
Well, I have been back home in America for about a month now which has given me some time to catch up with friends and family and of course answer all their questions about my time abroad. Responding to everyone has also given me time to reflect on my experience. My last month in Europe … Continue reading Four Months That Changed My Life
The Dutch are on to Something
I've completely fallen in love with Amsterdam and all the quirky things I always stumbled across in this city. I can 100% say I have never been bored here. I've done so much over the past few weeks I wanted to blog about some of the highlights. Friends Visiting Despite coming abroad alone, I knew … Continue reading The Dutch are on to Something
Pondering only having one month left in Amsterdam
My time here in Amsterdam has been full of ups and downs. Some days I'm wishing to stay longer and looking for any way to extend my stay, yet there has been others when I'm searching for the soonest flight home. But now that I only have one month left I'm taking a step back … Continue reading Pondering only having one month left in Amsterdam
“You’ve seen Vienna and the Berlin Wall…”
Passenger's music continuously inspires me to travel and keeps me company when I am alone or out in the cold. Check out their song The Long Road! I had the privilege of taking on my first trip as a solo traveler in Austria a few weeks ago. After a tearful hug goodbye to my mom and … Continue reading “You’ve seen Vienna and the Berlin Wall…”
Czech Us Out
While my parents were visiting, we took a trip to Prague to get a chance to experience the land of castles, cheap beer, and cheap food for ourselves. Going to Prague definitely felt like going to another world, the city felt the most foreign to me compared to the others I have visited. My favorite … Continue reading Czech Us Out
Chilly Yet Cozy Copenhagen
One of my favorite cities so far has to be Copenhagen. Maybe it was the help of visiting our family friend Mike and having a personal tour guide, but I felt right at home with the salty air blowing off the chilly Norwegian waters. My Dad’s friend from when he was younger Mike, moved to … Continue reading Chilly Yet Cozy Copenhagen
