A Day in the Life of a Master(s) of Education

Blah blah blah blah obligatory New Year, New Me post. Actually not this time. This time same me just better. Like fine wine and the best kind of beer...I'm getting better with time. This is probably one the most exciting years I've had in a long time. I have so much to look forward to: travelling around Europe, finishing grad school, spending time in Paris with J, meeting new people, strengthening connections with my family and so much more. With so much ahead it's good to look back a little as well. After reflecting on those past experiences, as hard as some of those were, they set the groundwork for a strong foundation. Thank you for being an important part of my historical record. Until next post laters

So as a part of my year of travel, I planned a weekend birthday trip over Thanksgiving to New Orleans. With Amanda & LJ in tow we hit the Crescent City with an explorers passion. We drank on Bourbon Street, danced on Frenchmen's Street & ate our way through plates of beignets, po boys & alligator. On Thanksgiving day we were able to even find a turducken, a combo of turkey, duck and chicken all cooked in one. Though I had my heart set on finding a Cajun fried turkey I settled for another Louisiana flavor in the turducken which was still very delicious. We accomplished most of the things I had on my list and met some really awesome people. Another trip is definitely in the works. Of my year of travel this is top three following Tokyo & Savannah. Apparently I like water a little more then I realized. Until next post.... laters

So technically my year of travel isn't over with 3 more trips on the docket but I just came back from the most epic trip thus far and wanted to talk about it a little. So in all the whirlwind that has been my life recently I was presented the opportunity to go to Japan with a couple of friends. When a person offers you a trip to a foreign country you have dreamed about, you take it....so even though I had plans to go visit my parents in DC and see Bastille in concert, I sold those tickets and called my mom and told her I would bring her a Kimono from Japan and flew away. What an experience! The people seemed to be a little shy around me but otherwise the place has a rustic charm meshed with modern day appeal. From the mountains of Kyoto to the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo I loved it all. Favorite Things: Traditional Onsen (Japanese Bathhouse) in Kyoto,  Tokyo Disney Sea, karaoke in Tokyo & green tea kit kats Things I could have done without: The constant stares without sp...

Whew!  Where is the time going? It feels like ever since I made resolutions to do things with my life (exploring Atlanta,  Year of Concerts,  Year of travel, etc) everything is whizzing by. It's such an awesome feeling, though the realization that I have been in a loving and supportive relationship for almost 2 years (June 21st!!!!) is still a hard pill to swallow. Even with everything great that is happening and the bad that inevitability comes along I am so content and fulfilled in my life. Some days are harder than others but the general concensus is a positive one. Thank you to all the people who have had a part in my life....even the guy who pissed me off at work today ;-) Until next post....laters!!!

As a part of my year of travel I have attened a few music festivals.  Most recently has been the Big Guava Festival in Tampa.  It rained 2 of the 3 days but seeing Outkast, Girl Talk. Tegan & Sara and Twenty One Pilots was totally worth it.  Here are a few pics from rainy day antics with Amanda in Florida.