I usually thought of you in terms of World Discovery Channel or the latest NASA space findings; something that was a new revelation to the world. But as I’ve walked through the ancient churches of Rome, stumbled upon its mosaics, and identified its ruins, I’ve realized that this eternal city has already been exposed. Though … More Dear (Multiple) Discovery,
Thanks for taking time off work to come visit me. I know 12 hour plane rides aren’t necessarily your favorite nor is having to give up the Queen size bed for mom and I to snuggle. 😉 I have far too nonchalantly broken down my DNA makeup to looking like mom and having your emotional … More Dear Daddy,
When the clock struck midnight I popped a bottle of champagne in front of the Colosseum. Not only am I still confused on if its Coliseum or Colosseum, but I’m also confused on how I’m living in Rome, twenty-one, and living life. Let me try and explain my point of view to you. One, this … More Dear Twenty-First Celebration of Birth,
As I don’t claim to be Catholic, I found myself unfamiliar with your every-Friday-evening-during-lent occurrence. Considering the fact that my newfound best friend from block III is Catholic and that I’m currently in (what I consider) the Catholic capital of the world, I could not pass up the opportunity to experience you in the presence … More Dear Stations of the Cross,
You are probably the most vague essence I have written to yet because you are both literal, referring to the sight that comes from eyeballs, and hypothetical referring to the insight that comes from perspective, backgrounds, and information; vision both external and internal. This weekend I saw some of your best landscape and oceanic forms. … More Dear Views,
I swear when travel is involved your likelihood increases tenfold. Because you’ve happened before in my life, but not as frequently or at least not to the same degree of freak accident. Here’s a quick overview of what I attribute to your doings: Locking my suitcase without knowing the code 2 minutes before leaving to … More Dear Unfortunate Accidents,
You are my favorite when there is sunshine or moon light. The in between, I’m not as much of a fan. “The people in Paris always look busy, when all they actually do is roam around from morning to night; it’s obvious, because when the weather isn’t right for walking around, when it’s too … More Dear Paree,
If I could have one superpower I would choose you, universal communication. What I would give to have the mastery of your many forms. Coming to France for 6 weeks without having ever taken French created quite the language barrier, especially considering that my learning abilities in the area of language are not … More Dear Language,
I wanted to travel through Europe for many reasons, but one of them was to work on you in a new way. If given the opportunity, one should never refuse the chance to experience new perspectives and personal lives lived out before their very eyes. Fortunately, I have not only been given the chance … More Dear World View,
I love you guys so much. So so much. So so so much. Thank you for taking an eleven-hour overnight flight in the middle of a big move and complicated life to squish three people into a two-person typical European sized hotel room for a week. (I love Europe, I mean no disrespect, but I … More Dear Family,
Compass 