β’ "Second star to the right, & straight on till morning." - J.M. Barrie π£πβ‘π§ β’ Big Ben is the famous clocktower located in Westminster London, England! It's legendary name and iconic look have been in many books, movies, and art pieces. Including a role in the story of Peter Pan.
~Three Sisters~
β’ The Three Sisters peaks, also known as Bidean nam Bian Mountain lies in Glencoe, Scotland. The highlands offer a breathtaking view and walk rich in history. Being able to see the peaks felt like I was living in a fairy tale. β°οΈπ«ΆπΌπΊοΈβ¨
~The bird that never flew~
β’ Travel blog #3: "The bird that never flew" is a beautiful mural that is based off the story of St. Mungo. This painting's modern-take tells the story of a dead robin brought back to life by St. Mungo after he prayed for it. Glasgow's coat of arms includes "The bird that never flew", "the... Continue Reading →
~edinburgh~
β’ Travel blog #2: Edinburgh & the Royal Mile π«ΆπΌππΌββοΈπΊοΈβ My friend and I walked the Royal Mile & explored Edinburgh shortly after we arrived in Scotland. We went many times on our study abroad journey, but this was such a special fall day to spend time in the city. Edinburgh had this magical ~Harry... Continue Reading →
~Wallace Monument~
β’ Travel diaries episode 2. πWallace Monument β’ This was the view we had walking to Campus in the morning! The legendary Wallace Monument. We did visit & climb the 246 steps to reach the breathtaking outlook of Stirling. On each of the 3 floors we learned about William Wallace & why he is a... Continue Reading →
~travel diaries intro~
β’ It's been just about a year since I studied abroad in Scotland! I thought it'd be fun to have a little travel diary series to reminisce it. πStop 1: The town of Luss π§³β°οΈ β’ Luss is a quaint lake town with many homes, tiny shops, and a beautiful port. I had been here... Continue Reading →
~my 1st marathon~
β’ First Marathon - 3:50:28 ππΌββοΈπ€ It's so much more than "just a run". Deciding to train for my first marathon the past ~4 months has been filled with happiness, self-doubt, excitement, & nerves. It's been time consuming & at times hard to find balance. But I wouldn't change a thing. I was able to... Continue Reading →
~stressed~
β’ "Calmness is the cradle of power." ~ Josiah Gilbert Holland β’ On social media and a casual look-around when you're out & about, it seems like everyone has it together but you. Everyone has a mission, a purpose, & they know exactly what they're doing. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. Each... Continue Reading →
~20 miler~
β’ I ran 20 miles on Thursday. My longest ever & the most I'll ever do before my marathon. It was a physical & mental challenge (to say the least), but I got through it. Progressive training, proper nutrition, listening to my body, & support from my family & friends has really helped. I have... Continue Reading →
~heart~
β’ "Don't allow your mind to tell you heart what to do. The mind gives up easily." ~ Paulo Coelho ππΌββοΈπ«ΆπΌπ± β’ I've been talking about marathon training A LOT. But it truly feels like a second job with how much of a physical & mental commitment it is. The fatigue is feeling more real... Continue Reading →