Excitedly, I have received my new UK visa today – meaning that I have all of the official bits of a government-issued ID to allow me to…
Today is 1 November, which is the amended date for the start of my PhD programme in Scotland. Yet I am still in America. But,…
On 9 October 2012, my Mummy showed up in Scotland for a three-week visit, leaving on 30 October 2012. Yes, a full year ago! At…
Another day, another road trip! This time it was the journey back from Okanogan County to the Homeland – with several stops along the way. My original plan had…
The last couple of days have been spent in Okanogan County visiting lots of awesome people. And lots of old mines. So, it’s been a pretty awesome…
Today’s plan was easy: Wake up, drive to Franklin Falls for a gentle hike, then meet with my amazing friend, Ramona, for dinner. And I’m…
Today was spent doing more touristy stuff with Mum and Dad. This time, over the Old and New Blewett Passes with a few stops along the way.…
Today is 1 October, which was my target date for beginning my PhD studies. Only I’m not in Scotland at the moment because I’ve not sorted…
Wow! What a busy week I’ve had. And – would you believe it from the title? – it was filled with family, friends, and (water)falls. For those who are…
I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…
I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…
I’m on the train to England now and will be flying home to America tomorrow morning. It’s weird because part of me feels like I…
I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…
I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…
Today was my last day of work. Only I’m technically still working for the organisation until Friday. Only I’m also planning on returning in a month.…
I’m not a big fan of the rain but when the skies open up I do find myself looking – and hoping – for a rainbow. Rainbows make me…
I am packing my home yet again and it’s filling me with a sense of dread and panic. It shouldn’t be so difficult, but it is – in part…
She stood staring at the ticket in her hands, her mouth trembling as she tried not to cry. As she crept further along the security…
I want to go away on holiday somewhere. It doesn’t have to be far away; just a nice holiday away from home. I want to…
When I was accepted to my PhD programme, I went straight to work trying to determine how I would pay for it all. After all, the three-year…