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| August 28, 2006 |
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My Life in Two Suitcases
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Hi everyone! My name is Natalie and I will be away from home for the next 11 months to study abroad in Asia. A lot of people ask me if I’m scared and I say no but I think it’s because the realization just hasn’t hit me yet. And of course, I waited until the absolute last minute (the day of my flight) to pack while my mom has been threatening me for the past few weeks not to leave my room a big mess when I leave. I’m planning on using the “Mom, I don’t have time! I’m gonna miss my flight!” excuse to get out of cleaning.
I’m currently a junior at the University of California, Davis (I know what you’re thinking and it’s really not that boring!) and majoring in Managerial Economics. I decided to study abroad my junior year because I like change and I thought studying in a different country for a year would be refreshing. I’m a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a profession co-ed business fraternity on campus as well as a member of the Davis Racing Dragons, the college dragonboat team for UC Davis. This past summer, I interned at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm in downtown San Francisco which is what inspired me to want to become an attorney. I’m still deciding whether I want to go into business or practice law but hopefully, this year abroad will help me figure that out. I enjoy the simple things in life, like sunny days, good food or a nice conversation with mom. I believe that it is extremely important to have dreams and goals and to put everything you’ve got into getting everything you want out of life.
I love to travel. I’ve always felt that in exploring different countries and cultures, I’m not just learning about the world, but I’m learning more about myself and what kind of person I want to be. It allows me to see life in a perspective that is different from what I was always taught while growing up. Seeing the world helps me shape my own world and makes me think about how I can use the qualities I possess to contribute to the world. Studying abroad will give me the opportunity to step out of my “comfort zone”, to challenge myself, and to see what I am capable of. When I think about being miles away from home and living in a foreign country with not even one familiar face, it gives me the chills. But that’s how you know you have to do it. Sometimes, you just have to leave everything you know and everything you love, to grow stronger as an individual and then return home with a whole new appreciation for life and the people you care about.
With two over stuffed suitcases and a backpack, I feel more ready than ever to find out what’s in store for the next few months. LET’S GO!!!
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Posted by Natalie at 11:07 AM | Permalink
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I can really appreciate your outlook on how traveling gives you a new perspective. I think its great that you are taking time to not only experience another side of life and a new culture but at the same time experiencing a new side of yourself. Thanks for opening up your travel experience to us and sharing the details!
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Posted by:
Anonymous |
September 8, 2006 06:46 PM
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you rule, sorta. :D
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Posted by:
jonhom |
September 8, 2006 09:03 PM
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Hi! I know you're having fun and all, but I hope you still remember your sister! I hope you're having lots of fun! Stay safe, and I'll talk to you soon! I miss you, take care!!! Every's very proud of you little one!
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Posted by:
Jay |
September 9, 2006 08:19 AM
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dont forget your favorite pledge bro either! ;)
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Posted by:
greg |
September 9, 2006 09:58 AM
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Haha, you have been to so many place in Taipei and took lots of picture. So cool! Take care of yourself and wish you enjoy the life in Taiwan ^^
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Posted by:
David Chen |
September 9, 2006 03:35 PM
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this is so cool how you're getting this exposure. the whole world will know about you! paris hilton status! have a great time. now i wish i went to SF to have lunch with you guys so i could have been on the video.
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Posted by:
PnoyBroDAVE |
September 11, 2006 01:15 AM
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Take the DVD out of the DVD player!!! Hahaha...you silly goose! Greys's Anatomy Season 2 has ben shipped! Woohoo...jealous? I like how you are randomly popping in and out of your pictures. "Where's Natalie?" Have fun DUDE!!!
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Posted by:
Apu |
September 11, 2006 07:54 AM
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I hope all the Shuai-Baba fans in Taiwan haven't mugged you for personal tidbits about me!
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Posted by:
Seaton |
September 15, 2006 08:16 PM
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Word of advice for your future: Don't practice law - DO go into business. Why? In business, you'll be able to give the orders - in law, you'll have to take them. In business you can be creative and unorthodox - in law you'll be bored with mundane, repititive mind-numbing work. Just remember, the law graduates making the most money - and having the most satisfaction - are those who went into business and are having other law graduates doing their legal busy work.
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Posted by:
Wolfgang |
September 21, 2006 08:27 PM
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ionolsen20 Great website! Bookmarked! I am impressed at your work!
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Posted by:
tester |
October 16, 2006 09:57 PM
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I am so glad they accepted you for this program! What a wonderful adventure you are having. Sounds like much more fun than ARE-18.
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Posted by:
Dr. K |
October 20, 2006 08:11 PM
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wow
ur so intelligent
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Posted by:
miss |
November 4, 2006 03:37 PM
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hi im interested in you and im doing a project on you and what you do is cool!
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Posted by:
keith robinson |
November 26, 2006 10:51 PM
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