Experience of A Lifetime
It felt like we had been hiking forever when I finally saw it; the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. I was in Monterey, California in June 2007 with my sister visiting my mother’s side...
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Peace in Nature
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson In the midst of Washington,...
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my trip to the slot machines
my trip to the slot machines The sparkling lights, the sound of slot machines, and the busy...
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The Summit that Smiles
For as long as I can remember I spent summers lounging on beach chairs, but this year...
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Writing Away from Home
A simple brochure has changed my life forever. Writing has always been one of my strong points in school, but I never thought that it would carry me to foreign places.
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The Art of Fainting in France
I woke up to find a sea of strange faces hovering over me. Hands and water bottles were pushed towards me by a half dozen strangers speaking several languages at once. My dad, who I then realized was...
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Where in the World is Blacksburg, Virginia?
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving with my mom from the hotel to look at my 5th college in five days. By now I was a little bored of doing the same thing day after day but...
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A Quiet Paradise
What makes a great trip? Is it the food, the fun, or the local attractions? For me it is the whole experience. Getting to visit new places and learning about the area is very exciting...
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