Category Archives: Travel

It’s the journey, not the destination.

Melancholy

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Amalia

Do you remember when I used to post all of these frequent, happy blog posts? And then sometime in November I stopped. I was too depressed to write cheery things anymore, and I didn’t want to admit that I was … Continue reading →

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The Honest Truth

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Amalia

I want to make something clear: I love India. I love the people, the culture, the country. But I don’t always like them. So for the benefit of hopeful exchange students, future travelers, and the like, I’m going to give … Continue reading →

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Late Post

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Amalia

For some reason it’s really hard for me to get a post out. I think it’s because I keep wanting to write about the big things, and the big things are too big for a blog post, and I never … Continue reading →

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District Conference Fun

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amalia

Here’s a glimpse for you of my life in India. I’m home alone, working on math (the only graduation requirement I haven’t filled yet). The house is quiet. Suddenly, a noise like a motor starts up, and I jump out … Continue reading →

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Typing Something

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Amalia

Okay, I know, I’ve been back for 5 days and I’m only writing a new post now. I really did try to start one before, it just wasn’t working out. I had to think about every word before I put … Continue reading →

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BLING

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Amalia

So. Firstly, I refuse to apologize for not writing in a long while. And no complaining either, or I’ll do it again, and you don’t want that. Secondly, I just got back from a trip to Jodhpur and Jaipur with … Continue reading →

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Diwali

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Amalia

Well, my mind is still all bubbly with Jean Webster, so I don’t know HOW I can possibly write a serious essay, but I will do my best, though I have to say you are awfully lazy for not just … Continue reading →

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Dear Blog-follower

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Amalia

Did you know that old books are free for e-readers? You can browse and surf through any number of classics, without spending a single dollar! I have very happily ordered lots of books, and only find myself missing the leather … Continue reading →

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A Knot in My Stomach the Size of a Walrus

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Amalia

It’s 6:06am in Minnesota right now and the observable wave of people waking up and checking Facebook has not yet begun. It wouldn’t make much difference if they were all awake now: I’ve already spoken to all the people I … Continue reading →

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Mud

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Amalia

Today I went back to school! Well, I also went back to school last Monday, but when I arrived there on the back of my host dad’s bike, the gates were shut and locked, (yes, we get locked inside the … Continue reading →

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