I’ve been putting a bit of thought into the saying my dad has always told my sister and me: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity” – more or less meaning…always work hard and do your best because you never know when an opportunity might present itself. With that in mind, lately I have been thinking [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Greece’
July 6, 2009
a night in Greece
So, I’ve decided that my internship has the power to make me quite nostalgic, as I am thinking about studing abroad and travel each and every second of the day. At the moment, I’m sifting through my Queretaro photos and video that can perhaps be used in collateral…or website content…or anything really. ANYWAY… So…I came [...]
December 11, 2007
a reflexion after six months of travel
I have been out of the country for the past six months and now am finally back in the states – in Salem, Oregon – to a life which has been so familiar to me during the past 14 years. I have had some remarkable experiences beginning with my orchestra tour to Canada, followed by [...]
August 15, 2007
recap of Europe
Well, Europe was the most amazing trip. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was the quickest and fastest month of my life. I will update with more details at a later date; however, as for now, I do not have time as I am preparing for my trip to Queretaro! I leave [...]
July 28, 2007
Athens, Ouzo and the Acropolis
I love knowing that my dad grew up here here Greece! While here in Athens, my Dad’s childhood friend, Paul has been kinda enough to show us around…and well, basically just hang out in general. I think on of my favorite things about Paul is what an amazing storyteller he is. On the last night [...]
June 13, 2007
Mykonos, Greece
I will be stayin here in Mykonos, Greece July 21st and July 22nd. Mykonos is part of the Cyclades island chain. The population of Mykonos is about 6,200 with the largest town being Chora. Mykonos was named after a local hero who was thought to be a relative of the god Apollo. Mykonos is quite [...]
May 27, 2007
Meteora, Greece
There are going to be so many amazing things I am going to see while away. Although I know I will have a good time, regardless, I feel I will be able to appreciate everything more if I know the background and history of what I will be seeing. As a result of this conclusion, [...]
