After spending the last few weekends at home, I scratched my itch to escape town and explore more of the Loire Valley. While rolling out of my cozy bed on a dark, cold, Saturday morning was far from idyll, I hopped onto an 8 a.m. train headed for a town locals highly recommended: Chinon. Despite not making my … Continue reading Sleepy Saturday in Chinon
Embarrassment and loneliness are two hateful, self-deprecating experiences. Neither necessarily depend on the environment or social activity, but both implore both physical and mental effects from blushing and crying, to the lump and ping we’ve all fought when standing in a corner alone. Embarrassment and loneliness are two monsters in my closet I must put on every … Continue reading I hereby pledge to always be the conductor
There are varying arguments discussing the future of one’s life before death. The Islamics call it Qadar and Buddhists believe in destiny. Pantheists blame the universe, while Christians believe it’s God’s Divine Plan. Others think it’s fate. Whatever you’ve chosen to believe (and I hope it was a methodical decision), mine was realized. While packing up for my … Continue reading My lunch break changed my life: I moved to Saumur
Bonjour Brooke 