Does a lesson ever get learned? Or does the thrill outweigh the consequence, incessantly. They say to put your energy into those who are constant. Those who are safe. And what they say is true because it generates a greater risk of having a healthy love. But do those people realize that these qualities comeContinue reading “when does a thrill end?”
Author Archives: katie sue
people are temporary, impact is lasting
People are temporary. It’s a hard truth because we don’t even want to believe that our own existence is temporary. But that is the beauty and the pain about life. And this does not mean their lives are temporary, it just means that their purpose in yours is. There are a lot of people inContinue reading “people are temporary, impact is lasting”
a brief hiatus
Hello all – The last few months I have taken a step back from blogging. This was not intentional or caused by any event or further purpose; just a reflection of life. There are seasons for everything and I was simply enjoying my life in the moment that I didn’t even think twice to documentContinue reading “a brief hiatus”
Springtime in Italy
Well, it is officially spring over here in Italy. The weather is consistently stunning with sunny days, a light breeze, and temps in the 60s. The joy of spring embodies hope and beginning, which could not be more perfectly displayed in Florence. As the trees and plants are blooming, so are the streets. There hasContinue reading “Springtime in Italy”
Croatia
My last trip with both Allie and Doyle before being back together in the states! So surreal. I trained down to Milan by Allie on Wednesday Night. I am so happy I made it work to go down there to see her place, her town, and her roommates! It is so crazy to me howContinue reading “Croatia”
Alcohol Culture in Italy vs. America
Italians drink because they enjoy the taste of alcohol. Americans drink because they enjoy the feeling of being drunk. This is the best way to describe the difference between stereotypical American vs. Italian drinking culture. When we were on the train to Cinque Terre, my friend Alexa said out loud, “let’s get drunk! I mean,Continue reading “Alcohol Culture in Italy vs. America”
Italian Food Rules
Food is an incredibly important part of Italian culture. When many people think of Italy, they initially think of pizza and pasta. But there is much more to it. One notable difference between Italian food culture vs. America’s is the rules. There seems to be a right or wrong way to eat or drink just about anything. Some ofContinue reading “Italian Food Rules”
Santorini, Greece
Heaven on earth. That is how to describe Santorini. My mom and I arrived Thursday night after our connection in Athens. We flew for 35 minutes on a small “puddle jumper” plane. While there are many small villages in Santorini, my mom and I stayed in Oia, the most popular. Once we were checked in,Continue reading “Santorini, Greece”
Mom & Dad in Florence
My parents came to visit!! It was simply the breath of fresh air that I needed after months without seeing any of my family! They arrived on Thursday and lucked out with the gorgeous weather that we are starting to have in Florence. They stayed at a hotel with a stunning rooftop overlooking the ArnoContinue reading “Mom & Dad in Florence”
Paris
Bonjour! Je t’aime Paris! The smoothest weekend trip to date, and in a new favorite spot of mine: Paris. Paris is a place that most people have seen in movies, TV shows, or photographs. Still, something about being in the actual city made it all the more astonishing. Throughout this whole endeavor, I have beenContinue reading “Paris”
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