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Smith C.

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my run today

By Smith C.

It’s been four months, and I still run down Avenida Alemania, completely in awe of the view of the colored houses and sparkling blue ocean down below. In awe of... keep reading

those days pushed into a box in the attic

By Smith C.

February 27, 2015 (10 months ago) “…But, I’m forgetting that there are going to be days where I want to talk in English – with people that know my slang... keep reading

una vida tranquila

By Smith C.

Something I’ve been hearing a lot about recently, and have been struggling with and thinking about, is the decision between staying with your roots, staying with your past, or going... keep reading

conversion of the 'non-hugger'

By Smith C.

I was known in my friend group as the "non-hugger." I love my friends, but they grew to realize that I was not one to display my love through touch... keep reading

I can't stop thinking, "I'm so lucky."

By Smith C.

The fact that I haven’t blogged in about 2 weeks fully describes my past 2 weeks. I have been going and going and feel like I still haven’t had a... keep reading

mi familia

By Smith C.

Welcome to my blog, and I can't wait to share my adventures with all of you. I have been in Chile for almost a month now and have already written... keep reading

harina & arena

By Smith C.

I make a lot of mistakes, usually a bunch of little things that add up to an unreal amount. This weekend may have been my record. But in spite of... keep reading

why does it matter?

By Smith C.

"What are we doing?" "Where are we going?" "Weren't we supposed to leave three hours ago?" These are questions that I constantly think but have just learned to not ask... keep reading

happiness

By Smith C.

August 15, 2015 This past weekend was not what I thought it was going to be like. Chloe, my family, the Yévenes’, and I had been overly excited to take... keep reading

lluvia...and a little more lluvia

By Smith C.

August 11, 2015 So, I feel a little bad about making fun of my university for canceling classes last Thursday because of the rain. Below are a few reasons why... keep reading