Summer Travels and Dinner with my Family

This summer I am lucky enough to travel for an Urban Studies field experience program. The program is only one month long, but will give me 12 credits toward my degree. We will fly into Amsterdam, visit Turin, Italy and do most of our studies at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. We have a couple of weekends off, so I plan to see Berlin and perhaps Brussels. Then, to end our studies, some of us will extend our trip down to Paris for a few days.

I don't have to tell you that I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to do this, not just because of the chance to once again visit Europe - but also the possibility of some first hand experience of studying old world cities that still function today. As I get further into my degree, I find myself extremely interested in aspects of Planning, Policy, and Sustainability issues within cities. I think that this program will enhance my learning, and hopefully give me guidance to where I would like to continue on for grad school.



Last night, Greg and I got to visit with my family in Olympia for dinner. It was my Dad, both brothers and their partners, and two of my Aunts. We had such a fabulous time, I love my family and enjoy their humor tremendously. We laughed, told stories and it made me realize how important it is to make the time and effort to cultivate my relationship with them. We are lucky in the sense that there is no holding back in my family. We say whats on our minds, and we accept one another for who we are. Couldn't ask for anything more from a family. xoxo