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This Is 30 – A Solo Paris Adventure (Part II)

Posted on November 18, 2017 by emsander

DAY 1 I love the sound of French. That’s why I decided to study it in school–for 7 years. Although you wouldn’t know it now. Certain words are coming back to me while I’m here in Paris. I’m trying my … Continue reading →

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This Is 30 – A Solo Paris Adventure

Posted on November 14, 2017 by emsander

Turning 30 is a big deal for me. But it’s not for the same reason as most people. As I always say, aging is a privilege–so I never despise or fear it. I welcome each new year of life with … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Part IV

Posted on April 20, 2015 by emsander

Day 4 Rose is so cool. She’s that edgy artistic type with funky rings, unique piercings, and sleek angled hair dyed red.  She’s who I want my alter-ego to be. We technically met for dinner my second day in San … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Part III

Posted on April 9, 2015 by emsander

Day 3 I actually sleep in late (7:30!) as my body slowly begins to adjust to the time difference. Although, I am trying my best to remain on East Coast time during my stay so my body isn’t completely whacked … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Part II

Posted on March 30, 2015 by emsander

Day 2 I can’t stop smiling since I got here. It’s miraculous to me that I am healthy enough to make this trip, especially since I started out this year in the hospital. It’s the craziest feeling when a long-desired dream … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco – Part I

Posted on March 28, 2015 by emsander

It is because of the selfless acts of others that I was able to have my dream of seeing San Francisco come to fruition. As mentioned, my new mentor Sandy gave me the free roundtrip tickets. Her sister Rose, who lives … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received

Posted on March 28, 2015 by emsander

2015 started out really rough. I got out of the hospital just in time to ring in the New Year at home rather than in a hospital bed. I went on IV antibiotics for three weeks at the same time work … Continue reading →

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How to Travel With a Fatal Disease

Posted on July 29, 2013 by emsander

If you’ve been following my recent posts about studying abroad and traveling Europe, you’re probably wondering how this is physically possible. But, Erica, don’t you have cystic fibrosis? Doesn’t your blog bio list a variety of chronic illnesses? Don’t you … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Italy

Posted on July 29, 2013 by emsander

Italy is amazeballs. My love for Italy knows no bounds. Similar to the Grinch, my heart swells to three times its size just being there. I want to travel to every town, eat at every restaurant, see every monument. Hell, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of a European Hostel?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by emsander

European hostels have a reputation worse than Dick Cheney and Brussels sprouts combined. You’ve heard the horror stories and probably watched Hostel once or twice. And I’m here to tell you it’s all true. Well, except for the whole cult … Continue reading →

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