Tres sad. I was just informed that our Transylvania homestay is the same time as one of Ethan's visits. I'm really happy he is coming to visit... but can't deny that I am quite disappointed to miss the trip to Transylvania to live with locals.

Independent study in language is decidedly difficult. My compact disc mentor assures me that an American can easily grasp an authentic Hungarian accent. I beg to differ. I seem to be fighting with an inability to recite the Hungarian vowels:

a
á
e
é
i
í
o
ó
ö
ő
u
ú
ü
ű

Idiomas aside, I had a lovely weekend. Yesterday, Ethan and I took the Blue Ridge Parkway to ( Read more... )

Uber sore-throat today. I really hope I'm not getting sick! I took a coldeez just to be sure.

I must admit I'm not being very productive today. The World Cup is by far my favorite sport event to watch. Today I can't decide if I should root for Costa Rica or Germany.

Have a good day!

I am endlessly fascinated by a single soul who played the role of the bad influence in my past but has since evolved into the model young wife.

Does it just happen overnight?

Amazing trip to NY with Ethan. I was nervous on the way there... but my nerves were calmed almost instantly when we arrived. He has such a caring family and a wonderful best friend. So nice to see into his world ( Read more... )

Things are decidedly better. Discussion and time make a world of difference ( Read more... )

Last night and today have been interesting. Kristie was right about the ignorant bliss we get at the beginning of a relationship. I happily assumed I would conquer all which proposed conflict previously as I was capable of anything. How quickly we find what lies beneath ( Read more... )

It's nearing 7pm and the sun is finally giving way to temperature under "hotter than hell ( Read more... )

Have you ever had a moment in which you acted intensely out of character? I suppose one could chalk it up to the influence of an entirely new experience...but with or without an excuse, it's the most unusual action I've taken in quite some time ( Read more... )

It is simply wonderful here. So far, everything has gone really well. My biggest concern is that of being a burden to Ethan at any point. While this is constantly in the back of my mind, I can't say I mind the fact that he cleared a place for my vehicle in the garage ( Read more... )