Tag Archives: Santa Ana

This Oregonian Needs Rain Boots

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Andrea

The afternoon/evening rain showers here are nothing to joke about. I have experienced thunder and lightning nearly every afternoon/evening since I arrived (and un-related but still fun, two earthquakes). The rain is serious business as well. Being a born and … Continue reading →

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Settling in and exploring

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Andrea

When I learned I would have to find my own place to live here in Santa Ana, I spent quite a bit of time on Craigslist trying to figure out what types of places were available. I quickly realized that … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica, week one

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Andrea

I have been in Costa Rica for one week. I arrived here on Sunday around mid-day and saw my first wildlife right away, just after arriving on the UWC Costa Rica campus. It was so exciting! My first wildlife spotting, … Continue reading →

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Back to “ojalá”

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Andrea

When I started this blog I wanted to choose a title that represented the journey I was taking from my teaching job in Woodburn, Oregon to a new job in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I chose the title “From ojalá … Continue reading →

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