Diary Entry
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3, 2, 1… Happy New Year! Welcome, 2017.
So, the end of the year was here. The plan was a party on Connie Island. Do you remember my Halloween fiasco? Yeah, me neither. I wasn’t really going to repeat that and go to a crowded party full of strangers. But my friendly Dutch friend, F., and my new—still not really bestie at this Continue reading
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Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
I mentioned in the last post that I have about three pictures and barely anything written in the diary. But I think we can make it work. But it is so ridiculous. I was obsessing about my dating life in America while completely whirling through the most magical holidays. This also shows how often we Continue reading
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Thanks Are Given. Or Not.
Thanksgiving, the most American holiday in my imagination. The peak of autumn is the time to give love and gratitude. Calm and retrospective moments, when people appreciate their loved ones and relax together at the family meal. Everything is in the warm shades of orange and brown; the smell of delicious food surrounds you at Continue reading
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Time for the Girlies.
November arrived, and with it, another monthly au pair meeting. I was never much of an extrovert, and these group sessions were slightly nerve-wracking for me. But I understood the reason why they were put in place and not only fully agreed with it but was grateful for it as well. After all, it was Continue reading
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Spooky season is coming right up.
The fall was officially here and I was ready for it. I let out all of my pain from the break-up and started looking for the bright side and also buried some of my feelings inside, trying to keep myself busy as well. It was a new fresh start and right on time. Since autumn Continue reading