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New Year, New ... Blog?

Yup! Unlike my previous, short-lived blogs devoted to specific study abroad experiences, this one will be a bit more all-encompassing. A way for me to keep friends, family, and anyone who may stumble across this updated, because seeing people once or twice a year means something's bound to be left out!

You can expect some random musings, lots of pictures from my new, fancy camera, and, of course, details on all upcoming (and occasionally, some past) travel adventures.

Please, bear with me as I get this new site up and running. But I promise it will be worth it!

Until then, here's a picture of an adorable hedgehog ornament from our Christmas tree.

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