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Why don’t you come on over, Valerie?

Well, sometimes I go out by myself and I …think about my daddy. It’s funny the things you remember: the highlights of your memory, and the flashbacks that are triggered by certain chord progressions, especially those that are continuously played all over Maceió. Amy Winehouse fills the sound waves here, and hearing “Valerie” takes me to ourContinue reading “Why don’t you come on over, Valerie?”

2016: March

Prancing around Alagoas during my birthday month.

2016: February

The beginning of my Fulbright grant: Adventures in Miami, orientation in São Paulo, and head-over-heels excitement in Maceió.

Day 1 of Brazil: My Heart is Full

Of inspiration. Of happiness. Of excitement. Of a little bit of nervousness. But, mostly, of love: for new people, places, and prospects. The positive vibes are flowing and I’m feeling like I’ve found another tribe. It’s only the first day of our three-day orientation in São Paulo, and yet I’m already floating on that newnessContinue reading “Day 1 of Brazil: My Heart is Full”

When Grief Presses Play

Saturday I was in pain. I hardly left comfy seated or horizontal positions and I only stopped crying for the duration of a movie almost as sad as my snowed-in, sad-as-hell day. Outside was changing at a rapid pace, snow piling on top of snow on top of a place so familiar. But I wasContinue reading “When Grief Presses Play”

B’quilla Take Eleven

Our last month taking in everything Colombia has to offer: Goodbye classes, gorgeous landscapes and great company.

B’quilla Take Ten

Resolved The Dengue Affair, received The Best Surprise from my mom and cousin, and romped around the coast in November.

B’quilla Take Nine

Costeño Heat celebrating birthdays, Halloween and each other during October.

Chronicles of Chikunbaylor

On Friday, October 23rd I went to the clinic. I usually shy away from white walls and doctors, but I had back pain so severe the previous weekend that it hurt to stand up straight. I had a fever and was profusely sweating in class, even more than I usually do just standing still inContinue reading “Chronicles of Chikunbaylor”

“I want your life.”

I’ve been thinking about this reaction a bit, the “I-want-your-life” reaction I get when I catch up with people from home or post pictures on social media. Quite honestly, my response is emotionally charged. I’ve thought about it until my mind is spinning; I have much to say, yet I still come back around toContinue reading ““I want your life.””