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How I Am Trying Not to Over-plan Barcelona
I am a self-proclaimed planner. I love Google Maps, whiteboards, color coding, notepads, and schedules. I excel at logistics, time management, and strategic planning. I am notorious for checking out the parking situation at a place prior to arrival—granted, I live in Los Angeles, a city even more notorious for its lack of parking. I…
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What I am Nervous About Before Going Abroad for a Month
When I initially booked my trip in January, I barely told anyone I was going for the first couple months. Partly because this trip feels deeply personal, but also because telling someone you are going on an extended solo trip opens up a floodgate of questions. “Aren’t you scared?” … “You don’t have anyone to…
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Questions I’ve Googled An Embarrassing Amount of Times Before My Trip
Google, and the internet in general, is a wonderful tool. It allows us to buy things we don’t need, date people we wouldn’t have known existed and ask questions we might be too embarrassed to ask of another person. While preparing for my trip, I’ve learned two things about myself: I ask endless questions and…
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A Solo Afternoon in Pleasanton, CA
This April, I found myself in the Bay Area for work, staying in San Ramon for two nights. Not sure if you’ve ever been to San Ramon, but it’s safe to say there won’t be a blog post featuring it anytime soon. I thought I would be inundated with work tasks but found myself done…
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A Girl Named Gin 