Poland heard my ugly cry. Poland heard my joyful laughter. Poland gave me heart palpitations and got me a little loopy. Poland is coming back to family in souvenirs touched to relics. Poland brought my heart back to Mary. Poland helped prepare my heart for the next journey I take in life. Poland is calling… Continue reading 9.27.18 – 10.01.18
Author: SM
After studying abroad for 4 months, I am now embarking on the rest of my life. Read some posts to find out if I'm doing alright or totally tanking. It'll probably vary day-to-day.
Gaming Tidbits
Here is a little bit about what I have done with some of my days, or things I've heard while here... 1. In my culture class, we are learning about Austria as a country, our professor told us this quote and I just cracked up: In Heaven - British are the police, the chefs are… Continue reading Gaming Tidbits
Vienna, Austria
Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, or Guten Aben! Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening (depending on when you read this). These are typical greetings in German. I've learned some phrases from my culture class. Fun note - learned how to to Austrian Folk Dancing with this class (for free). They love coming to campus and… Continue reading Vienna, Austria
Salzburg – September 1, 2018
Those who know me, know that I struggle with making sure I get pictures of places I go and things I see. Well, lucky for y'all, I've been working on that. You're welcome. Though, most of the photos are landscape photos, some have really amazing buildings in them, but Austria doesn't allow photos of a… Continue reading Salzburg – September 1, 2018
Green means GO! GO! GO!
And we haven't stopped. Going, that is. On campus I hear about Austria ALL the time. Remember that time when...? In Austria we... Austria is... followed up with lots and lots and lots of laughter. Well, Austria is gorgeous! 4 months here won't be long enough to begin to fully take in all the beauty… Continue reading Green means GO! GO! GO!
Schoenstatt, Germany
In preparing for Austria I had the opportunity to sign-up to assist with a retreat for U.S. military families stationed throughout Europe. The retreat as a whole was such a privilege to be a part of. Getting to experience these family units and see all of them connect because of one commonality - stationed in… Continue reading Schoenstatt, Germany
10 Lessons in 6 Days
1 - Small rooms = no place for steam after shower to go = setting off the smoke detectors (everything is small here) 2 - Military families are one of a kind and truly inspiring 3 - Some Germans don't like Americans...they'll let you know too! 4 - I met someone whose daughter-in-law's father is… Continue reading 10 Lessons in 6 Days
Photo Post: August 16th – August 19th
Sleep Deprived – Europe Day 1
I am sitting in the Vienna airport, in a little pretzel cafe, and I have hit a wall - figuratively. Although it's quite possible I did literally with a suitcase of some sort at one point in time. Oops. Imagine this: Sleep deprived, I look up to the window in front of me and see… Continue reading Sleep Deprived – Europe Day 1
And, so it begins…
My sister returned to college yesterday, three hours away. I'm next. It will take two plane rides (1.5 hours and 9.5 hours - help!!) and a 12 hour train ride. See ya'll in 4 months! Goodbye USA! Europe...here I come!! No stories...at least not yet. One photo...would you believe me if I told you this… Continue reading And, so it begins…
Have Courage, Be Kind 