Tag Archives: Virginia
The Best-Laid Plans
And sometimes even your best-laid plans go awry. Though I have been packed for southern India since the end of June, I am currently switching gears to depart for Laos in less than a week. After several denied work visa … Continue reading
Filed under Charlottesville, New York, Virginia
Endless Summer
Hot and muggy weather? Yes. Southern India? No. The beginning of August finds me, rather unexpectedly, still in Virginia. Two rejections later, my visa debacle continues (this story is forthcoming, once I know what the ending is). As PiA … Continue reading
Filed under Virginia
Tradition, Transition, Reflection
The past month has been a time of both celebration and reflection, of both reunions and goodbyes with close friends, and of closure to my college days and busy preparation for the adventures ahead. Though these are all quite predictable … Continue reading
Filed under DC, New Jersey, Princeton, Virginia
Paint the Town
In the last few weeks, as I’ve been waiting to go back to school for the last time, I’ve been getting to enjoy life in Charlottesville at a slower pace. With fall approaching, there seem to be lots of fairs … Continue reading
Filed under Charlottesville, Virginia
Day Trip: Richmond
We drove over to Richmond for a short day trip to see friends after our adventures in the country. Stopped by Maymont Park, one of my favorites (and free! although there is a suggested donation). Highlights: Italian and Japanese gardens. … Continue reading
Albemarle County Adventures
Midweek, Josh and I decided to hike Humpback Rock, a few miles west of Charlottesville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I had done the hike years before, and the 40 minute ascent didn’t sound so bad, but as the trail … Continue reading
Filed under Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville: Home Sweet Home
Ever since I left for college, I’ve come to appreciate Charlottesville more and more…the Lawn, Bodo’s, downtown, old friends. I was home this past week with my boyfriend Josh. Everything is just about the same, in a good way, back … Continue reading
Filed under Charlottesville, Virginia
