Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: July 12, 2009
It’s been over a month since I arrive home in the States. Basically, nothing has changed. A few people are gone, I don’t feel as close with some of my friends (although I feel closer with others), but for the most part it’s the same old drama, the same old Iowa. I’m happy to be [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: June 7, 2009
I have a confession. My first few nights here, I literally cried myself to sleep. I was nowhere near my comfort zone and I completely panicked. It took me a long time to adjust to Greece. The language barrier and the cultural norms were huge obstacles to overcome. It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 14, 2009
So, I think every two weeks I’m going to write a little Top 10 list concerning what I’ve learned about myself, Greece, people and life in general. Kind of Letterman-esque… but probably not as funny (but close). 10. Being an outsider is not fun. And not being able to speak the language at the same [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 3, 2009
So you all will have to deal with me as I get this blog started. For those of you who know me, technology and computers are not my forte… I’m pretty much a little old lady inside my 21-year-old self. Anyway, here I am in Greece. It’s been insane. I’m still getting used to the [...]
