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Laura The Explorer: August 2013
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Saturday, August 31, 2013. Shortly after I found out I was going to Thailand, one of my best friends, Kristen Reinckens. Told us that she was moving to London for work. Like me, Kristen loves to travel so this didn’t surprise me at all. She is off to London for two years and even though I’m going to an equally cool place (maybe cooler), I can’t help but be a bit jealous! Because of my love for London, Kristen has had my support from the minute she told me. I may have even screamed a little. Don’t m...
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Laura The Explorer: December 2013
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Thursday, December 19, 2013. Text from my sister this morning:. Jake and I are on a ferry, going to take a bus to Logan airport and sleep over there. Our flight leaves at 6 am tomorrow morning. You’re leaving for Michigan. already? This is when the wake-up call came through and I actually had to pause, take a step back, and really think about what day it was. Not one bone in my body could ever imagine that it is actually the 19. Of December and Christmas is a mere six days away. When one card came, other...
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Laura The Explorer: September 2013
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Today is the 30 day mark. It is difficult to fathom that in just one month I’ll be boarding a plane to go live halfway across the world. I am still working but I can say that I am ready to be done. If I could afford to take the next month off before I leave I definitely would. You have no idea how much I am looking forward to teaching an older group of children. It is just in my grasp! It’s cool, come on give me that. My birthday will include:. A large thank you to my boss!
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Laura The Explorer: Singapore
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The decision to go to Singapore was pretty last minute. I knew I had some extra time before London and I would be alone, so why not go see a familiar face in nearby Singapore? Jimmy and I actually are family, contrary to popular belief! My dad and his mom are cousins which makes us second cousins, so it was even better to visit with family! Sounds ridiculous, but as I looked around no one was and the subway was spotless. I'm a large fan of this country and hope to spend mor...
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Laura The Explorer: November 2013
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Land Of No Laws. It is official. I have lasted a whole month in Thailand. Time is already feeling like it is flying by, and in order for me to remember this place, I have been writing down random things that I learn or see. Here are a few I wanted to share:. 1 Thailand is a lawless land. "There are rules but there are no laws.". I figured this out very, very quickly. Drink on the street. Why would they do such a thing? My mom just told me that they have a 2 hour delay today!
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Laura The Explorer: A Songkran Sendoff
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014. I left Jimmy in Singapore and journeyed back to Thailand. I had a super nice Best Western booked for my last two nights in Bangkok. I had nothing planned but to repack, lay by the pool, read, and write, and that's exactly what I did. I also FaceTimed with my mom for two hours. I can't believe my parents will be picking me up from JFK in four weeks! Kristen, I'm coming for you and America, you're close behind! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Laura The Explorer: February 2014
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Thursday, February 27, 2014. As I sit at my desk grading grammar homework, I notice the familiarity of my students' handwriting. It is amazing how I doubted learning all of my kids' names, and now I can even identify most of their handwriting. Even when they forget to write their names (a teacher's biggest pet peeve), I can still identify the student. And she holds up a pack of Hello Kitty erasers with the largest smile ever. I smile back, and nod as if to say, get back to paying attention. This weekend ...
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Laura The Explorer: June 2014
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Sunday, June 1, 2014. How does a person know where they are supposed to be? Where should you go to college? Where should you find a job? Where should you settle down? These are questions that I've been thinking about a lot since going to Thailand. As much as I would love to say that myself, I don't seem to have a here. Be wherever he is. Not having a significant other makes this a bit difficult though. I can't seem to picture myself anywhere (or I can see myself living everywhere).
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Laura The Explorer: A Year in Review
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Saturday, October 25, 2014. A Year in Review. My year in a nutshell:. Then came a whirlwind of a backpacking adventure. Cambodia. A Great Wonder of the World in Siem Reap, the most beautiful and remote beach I will ever see in Koh Rong, a heavy heart learning about a recent genocide in Phnom Pehn. Vietnam. The hustle and bustle and Vietnam War history in Ho Chi Mihn City, hiking the Himalaya Mountains and rice terraces in Sapa, calm water kayaking and giant islands in Ha Long Bay. Back to Thailand. We of...
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