MeideInChina

It has been some time, 7 months to be exact, that I have written. Even though my plans to keep up with this blog and my travel one have been unsuccessful thus far, I still like to write when I remember.  For about 6 months, I have been abroad: first traveling Europe with my parents for 2 weeks and then to Madrid where I began my studies for a Masters in Business Protocol, Tourism, and Events Management. Since my time in Spain, I have traveled to new countries in cities in Europe, made amazing friendships, and created some unforgettable memories. Now being over halfway through, the world has come to a halt as the Coronavirus has emerged and spread. What is most amazing about this new disease though is not the people who become sick but the way people have become affected and respond to the notion of the sickness existing. I will say it is sad to see the selfishness within people and the huge gap between the rich and those who are not but there are many positive glimmers of ho...

By now, I'm pretty sure the actual numbers of those reading this are next to nothing but that's also due in part to the fact I haven't written in over 5 months. I can't believe so much time has passed. The past 5 months have been an absolute whirlwind. At this point in my life, I am enjoying my last 3 weeks in Richmond. After a quick turn of events, I decided to apply for graduate school in Madrid. A combination of an end of a "relationship" and feeling lost at my job led me to leaving the country once again. I am so excited for what the next year will bring. It has felt like a life time since I've traveled and been able to stay long enough to feel settled. But to recap April - August: May I left Intelliware. I was sad to leave but I knew I wasn't the best fit for the position. They were great with the off boarding process and I started working as a server at Sine's downtown right after. I guess my picturesque college summer came to li...

Right now I'm currently sitting at work. I can't remember the last time I've actually taken the time to even attempt to write on my blog but since then, I've made removed the link from my Instagram and want to make this blog more for me and about me.  Since the beginning of the new year, I have: Started a new job - which I love. Intelliware has been really great for me financially and stability wise. Everyone is welcoming and I'm being challenged to slow down & work towards something aka learning how the hell to do my job right Had new roommates move in - I now live with Kayla & Zo which has been great. The dynamic of the house is definitely different than with my last 2 but we all get along great and it's nice finally feeling like I have a home Spent a lot of time thinking - I have realized I have been in my head a lot as of recent. I've taken the time to analyze my own actions, patterns, and behaviors and have come to the conclusion that I ...

I realize that it's been quite awhile since I've last updated anything on my blog. And to the dwindling number of fans or lonely stragglers, I hope you accept my sincere apology. The past few months have been a mix of countless new events and happenings. ဖ   November was a pretty quiet month. I spent the majority of my time enjoying working part time and having the rest to enjoy with friends. I even took a trip to Williamsburg where I found myself and insignificant other being led on a tour of the town whilst being persuaded to buy a condo. The rest of the month I had a few date nights with Luis, went hiking in Waynesboro, and wrapped up November with a fantastic Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving. ဖ   December picked up as friends were graduating & people were celebrating the end of finals and the start of the holidays. I won't write too much about this month because I think the photos said it all. It was an amazing way to end 2018 and start the New Year. I will say, N...

For a long time, I've always pictured myself falling in love. Being filled with that over powering, heart bursting, love for someone else; and throughout my love life, there have been times where my heart was full with emotion but when it came to the love I held for myself, that feeling was no where to be found. ဖ As of recent, I've been thinking extensively about different aspects of my life - the friends and family I have, the quality of those relationships, what stage of life I'm in, whether I'm happy, etc. And eventually this train of thought brought me to the most important topic/question yet: Self Love. I want to clarify, before delving into this subject, that I have never hated myself and realize I'm very lucky for that because there are many people who live everyday like that BUT I can say that I am not 100% comfortable/accepting/in love with myself. I truly believe that loving yourself is often times a very lengthy, intensive, process that takes a lot o...