Category Archives: Fun
What could be better? IU upsets UK
For most of this fall, I have tried to take a step back and truly enjoy my time at IU — not to mention having to complete 19 credit hours and (willingly) work as a teaching assistant for four hours a week. Essentially, I didn’t have much time to be a good journalist this semester. […]
An iPad mobile network dilemma
I am incredibly lucky to be investing in an iPad. I first thought of them as glorified toys — a term I scoffed at. Who needs a large iPhone with no phone? Now I’m begging for one. What isn’t there to love? I can buy books, listen to music, read the Washington Post and New […]
The creative people I know
It’s not easy, and it’s a lot of work, but my very talented friends run and maintain some great websites. From photographs to design to personal commentary, here are just a few. If I forgot anyone, don’t be upset! Comment or email me with your blog and I’ll add it to the list. Charlie Scudder […]
Pitching a tent
Although I swore I wouldn’t be traveling anymore, following my wallet-killing spring break trip, I was convinced otherwise. Myself and six other girls went camping this weekend — very Into the Wild . Ironically, three of my girlfriends attend Emory. Our location of choice was the Cederberg mountains and nature reserve, about three hours north of Cape […]
The fine art of eating
Could there be a more perfect activity? Nothing lifts the soul, or spirit, quite like a good meal. And this past Easter weekend, it seemed like I did nothing but eat. Cape Town, like so many major cities, has plenty of small suburbs and neighborhoods, many of which are accessible via the train. On Friday, […]
Jim invades Africa
Although I didn’t expect it, my father decided to visit me all the way in South Africa. It was an exciting time for me, when he booked his flight, and I made a point to plan the best trip I could for him. In Cape Town, there is so much to do, but the city […]
One side to another
It may have taken some bumpy, uncomfortable hours on a bus, but I finally made it to the other side of South Africa. With the coast on our left, two friends and myself travelled to the humid, busy city of Durban in Kwazulu-Natal. We encountered some crazy, friendly and unique people. Our first stop, after […]
Three days of fun
I had not yet made it to Carnival in Brazil, but I got a tad closer to it this weekend during the second annual Cape Town Carnival. The Carnival, which was created last year to celebrate the 2010 Fifia World Cup, is meant to promote and highlight the diversity of the city. On Saturday, myself […]
Family time
I was told the home-stay during my time in South Africa would be the highlight of my trip. I was skeptical, because my time here is not yet over and there is still so much I will see and do. But it has indeed been the highlight, and I have some leftovers in the fridge […]
A tale of two cities
Cape Town, and South Africa in general, is radically different when looked at from different perspectives. Only here, can I tutor underprivileged children with no shoes one day and sample high-end wine the next. On Thursday, I began my weekly trips to James House, a foster home for abused, abandoned and neglected children. Through June […]
