Temple of Debod
March 26, 2017
A heavenly sunset in the heart of Madrid … More Temple of Debod
Study Abroad Revealed
March 19, 2017
It feels so good to have a long weekend – at last, 4 days to breathe, rest, soak up the sun, socialize and catch up on my to-do list. With midterms out of the way, life is once again manageable… Before coming to Madrid, I had heard that academics abroad “were a breeze,” which I have realized is … More Study Abroad Revealed
Dumplings, Baby
February 26, 2017
I’m a huge fan of “fam dinners.” Every now and then my friends and I would all cook and share a meal in our room instead of eating out. I find this to be extremely homey, which is especially true now that I’m a whole continent away from home. Tonight, my friend Cynthia and I decided to … More Dumplings, Baby
¡Hola Madrid!
February 24, 2017
¡Hola! Finally a Friday off and I’m taking full advantage doing what makes me the happiest, which is of course spending time at a cafe. Taking it easy today. A quick life update: I’m in Madrid this semester! After over a year in New York, I was seeking a change – of weather, of pace, and most of … More ¡Hola Madrid!
Finding Calm x NYC
November 23, 2016
I continue to be amazed by the food creations NYC has to offer. Fish shaped waffle filled with red bean paste and ice cream? Sounds like a dream, but it is now a reality thanks to the newly opened Taiyaki NYC in the heart of Chinatown and Little Italy. Inspired by the Japanese dessert taiyaki, … More Finding Calm x NYC
A Brunch State of Mind
June 6, 2016
On a regular morning, breakfast marks the start to a new day. From a bowl of oatmeal to a cup of Greek yogurt, the first meal is meant to fuel your body for the day ahead at a time when you may be tempted to crawl back into bed. Over the months, I’ve learned that as much as … More A Brunch State of Mind
Week in the Life: Health & Fun
May 28, 2016
If I were to play a truth or myth game, freshman 15 would be…you guess. In the beginning of the year, I went on morning runs and made a solid effort to go to the gym. As soon as November rolled around, however, it was almost a miracle that I took the fifteen-minute walk to class every day. … More Week in the Life: Health & Fun
3, 2, 1, It’s (Not) Goodbye
May 18, 2016
I’m currently sitting on my bed at home (!!!) reminiscing about my freshman year of college. This might be the hardest blog post to write because, well, I’m already getting emotional and feeling all sorts of feelings that I can’t even put into words. Yup, that’s when you know. I was going to dedicate this post to a … More 3, 2, 1, It’s (Not) Goodbye
Same Girl, New City
December 12, 2015
I’ve been wanting to blog for some time, but there never seems to be enough time for everything. Yes, even in the city that never sleeps. But I’m alive and well. I haven’t gotten lost navigating the subway and I haven’t gotten hit from jaywalking way too many times—a true New Yorker as they would say, right? In … More Same Girl, New City
A Sweet Sweet Day
August 26, 2015
Today is my mom’s birthday. Mom, if you see this, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. This post is dedicated to you because you’re oh-so-special (you know I love you). As we celebrated together, I couldn’t help but think how this was going to be the last of those birthday dinners before I officially become a college girl. So many … More A Sweet Sweet Day
K.T. VALENTINA 