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Did I Fly Too Far From the Nest?
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Did I Fly Too Far From the Nest?

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 allisonavoss2 Comments

After being in Colombia for a week with Santiago and his family, I have started to wonder why we as Americans, or maybe just my family, seem to brag or wear as a badge of honor living far from home. I find myself saying things like, “My siblings are great. My brother is in LA. My…… Continue reading Did I Fly Too Far From the Nest?

The Dog Walker’s Society
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The Dog Walker’s Society

March 29, 2016April 3, 2017 allisonavossLeave a comment

My parents have a private club, for themselves, called the Dog Walker’s Society, or DWS for short. They use this time to catch up after work, get some fresh air, and take the pups on a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes, when me or my siblings are home, we get the honorary invite, but the idea…… Continue reading The Dog Walker’s Society

How Long Does It Take to Learn a New Language?
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How Long Does It Take to Learn a New Language?

December 2, 2015April 3, 2017 allisonavoss1 Comment

I wanted to know. I googled that exact question, “How long does it take to learn a new language?” And every time I did, I got a variety of answers: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year. No one could tell me how long I had to keep at it, until I could say, “Si, hablo…… Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Learn a New Language?

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