: About Me

I have always traveled. Growing up, my family always took at least 2 trips a year: 1 we would spend exploring the vast, beautiful US and the other we would seek beaches in the Caribbean and Mexico. It wasn't until my dad moved to Japan, however, that I got my passport and crossed an ocean for the first time. I unfortunately have no electronic writings from my Asian travels-Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, China and Japan-but I do from my new favorite continent: North/Central America. I am also an aspiring travel guide. Ask me about trips.

My passion is ...

Love, language and culture

I know too much about ...

Mexico

My parents always told me ...

I was capable of almost anything

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a writer.

My favorite memory ...

is touching and playing with wild orangutans in Sumatra, Indonesia

Why I write ...

is because it is what I do best.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I don't even know where to begin in finishing this sentence.

My first job ...

was as a reading tutor in Washington state.

My best moment ...

is anytime a Mexican confuses me for a Mexican.

My inspiration ...

is amazing people who smile in the face of adversity.

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Moving overseas

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About half-way into my second trip to Mexico, I realized that my fascination with the country was turning into something more. My original goal of wanting to learn Spanish to work with Latino communities in the States was somewhat complete. After three months in Guatemala and another three in Mexico, I was definitely well on my way to fluency, but I wasn't satisfied. Just learning Spanish wasn't enough for me. Ever since my trip to Asia, years before, with the boy who broke my heart, I had dreamed about living in another country. I had entertained the idea of joining the Peace Corps, teach...

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