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26 May 2008 ~ 0 Comments

The Bucket List

Tonight Mom, Dad, and I went to the movie The Bucket List. I have to agree with my dad’s assessment that this was the most I have enjoyed myself at a movie in long, long time. It was great to hear Mom and Dad laugh throughout the film. And then, before you knew it, Mom [...]

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09 May 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Place to Stay in MT

Mom called our family friend Patricia Martin on Sunday. They talked for a long time and Patricia was extremely kind and offered to help me with whatever she could to make my trip to Missoula as easy as possible. She even offered to let me stay at her place, but was worried I would be [...]

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05 April 2008 ~ 0 Comments

My First Foreign Car

After using public transportation for so long and being within the city, the thought of having a car seemed like a luxury. While I didn’t like being without the freedom of a car and living at the mercy of train, bus, and subway schedules, I must admit that it sure was nice not to have [...]

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31 January 2008 ~ 4 Comments

Emotional Exit from BA

Even after sitting around waiting for my camera repair the last month, I can’t help but be overwhelmed by emotion and wanting my time in Buenos Aires not to end. I grow tired of the city, the noise, various frustrations, and being without my culture, but I also have a deep gratitude and some of [...]

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25 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Good News Bad News

“The bigger they are the harder they fall” has been an adage that has rung true for me as long as I can remember. Wednesday afternoon I made a trip back to the Nikon repair center and found out I had fallen even harder than previously thought. Not only did I break a piece inside [...]

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