Blogs from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

On the way home from our camping trip to Allegheny National Forest, we pulled off at a rest area for the usual bathroom break and snack re-stock. Rest stops like these always always have one of those twirly stands with pamphlets for other attractions in the area. While I was waiting for everyone else...I browsed the pamphlets and grabbed one that really stood out to me labeled BOOKS!! It turned out to be an advertisement for a book store in Harrisburg called Midtown Scholar. http://www.midtownscholar.com/ Later on I looked it up and saw pictures and decided that I HAD to make a trip there. The place sells used and rare books....like...a shit load of them. It's a pretty huge building for a book store and used to be an old theater so it looks pretty neat ... read more

I have been wanting to go to Grounds for Sculpture forever and today I finally got the chance! I was expecting to see some awesome sculptures, but I wasn't expecting the grounds to be so beautiful. The layout of the sight was incredible and Josh and I felt little kids running around the place eager to see what would be around the next corner or what secret passage ways we would find. We walked around for two hours and still didn't find all of the sculptures... Whether you want to go to really learn about the sculptures and take the art seriously....or just go for a little adventure and funny pictures...the place is worth the trip! It's in Hamilton New Jersey about 45 minutes away from Bucks County. And admission is only $12 bucks! Have fun. ... read more

I made it home to PA two weeks ago, and it's been wonderfully relaxing spending time with my family (new and old) and friends. I'm seeing my hometown in two ways at once - it's as if I never left, but also as if I'm in another foreign country. In the past when I've come home from abroad, I'd thought someone had hit a giant Staples' easy button. But this time, after much more time adjusting to the expat life, the readjustment is more difficult than I expected. As soon as I got here I felt more relaxed - I think peoples' energies are just contagious that way. But I've gotten so used to not understanding most things that, rather than English making life easier, suddenly daily life has become an information overload. I've caught myself ... read more

Hi, everyone. This is my first attempt at a blog entry on this site, and it's a test. ... read more

...i will be anxiously awaiting my flight. I'm going to miss so many people. Up top = Mac and Emma. They change every few days- new words, new sounds, new faces. I'm going to miss their laughter and the way they call out to each other ("emmaths"- in that low, husky voice & "mackie"- in the sweetest voice imaginable) and the way they run circles around the house after one another. And believe it or not, I will miss America. But screw it, I'm going to Italy! Can't wait to tell you all about it. "La-Lu"... read more

So I'm leaving today at 10:50 from Newark to land in Tel Aviv. No lay-overs but an eleven hour plane ride. Still it can't suck as much as the 18 hour plane ride to Singapore in March! ... read more

Hey everyone! This is my new blog. Work with me here, I'll try to update as soon as possible. I'm all packed and ready to go, very excited!... read more

With three days left before I leave for my study abroad in Seville, Spain, I think I am mostly excited and nervous. I think a lot of my fears will be eased when I actually get to Seville. I think once I am there meeting friends and meeting my family will be easier than I think. I guess I just really don't know what to expect. I know whatever Spain is like, I will LOVE IT! I still have lots of packing and last minute things to do. 67 hours until I depart!!... read more