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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 21, 2018

Reassessing My 2018 Resolutions

With my Hungarian series concluded, I’d like to write a post reflecting on how 2018 has gone so far. In my New Year’s Resolution post I outlined some targets I wanted … Continue reading Reassessing My 2018 Resolutions

Categories: Personal, WritingTags: Life, Mental Health, Personal, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 16, 2018

Exploring Szentendre Part 2

As I reached Fő tér, Szentendre began to feel like a labyrinth you never want to find the way out of. A labyrinth of narrow alleyways and small squares, all … Continue reading Exploring Szentendre Part 2

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Hungary, Mental Health, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 10, 2018June 10, 2020

My Study Abroad Overview: Nothing Gold Can Stay

My last exam at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire was held at noon on Friday, December 21st 2012, the day before I flew back to London. Even though I … Continue reading My Study Abroad Overview: Nothing Gold Can Stay

Categories: Books, Personal, Study Abroad 2012, TravelTags: America, College, Life, Mental Health, Poetry, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 8, 2018June 10, 2020

My Study Abroad Overview: The Roads Not Taken

I’ve always been the kind of person that, whenever I commit to a path, am irresistibly drawn to imagining myself taking the other option. The road not taken. My student … Continue reading My Study Abroad Overview: The Roads Not Taken

Categories: Personal, Study Abroad 2012, TravelTags: America, Anxiety, College, Mental Health, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on February 12, 2018

“Just Another Mental Health Post”

I never planned to blog about my mental health issues as much as I have. It was only when I started writing my series of memoir-posts about my 2012 student … Continue reading “Just Another Mental Health Post”

Categories: PersonalTags: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 2, 2018June 18, 2018

My New Year’s Resolution

I have always been attracted to the idea of New Year’s Resolutions, because I love having a sense of direction in life. I love the idea of building something. It’s … Continue reading My New Year’s Resolution

Categories: PersonalTags: Anxiety, Blog, Life, Mental Health, New Year, Personal
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 31, 2017January 5, 2021

My Year in Review: 2017

I’m not sure what I expected from 2017, except more of the same. The same half-hearted attempts at being productive; moments of inspiration that disappeared as quickly as they came- … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2017

Categories: Personal, Writing, Years in ReviewTags: 2017, Depression, Life, Mental Health, Personal, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 10, 2017

How to Create a Schedule and Get Out of a Slump

A great way to get yourself out of a slump is to create a schedule- whether you’re a writer or not. But it’s not as straightforward as I once thought. … Continue reading How to Create a Schedule and Get Out of a Slump

Categories: Personal, WritingTags: Inspiration, Mental Health, Productivity, Self help, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 8, 2017

Seizing the Day

It’s time for another spontaneous post. Last night I unearthed my old journals. I have four diaries, covering four periods of my life: spring/summer 2010, fall 2010, winter 2011, and … Continue reading Seizing the Day

Categories: Personal, Sports, WritingTags: Depression, Inspiration, Mental Health, Productivity
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

Adelaide’s Story

I was wondering, as I went on my run this morning, how best to tackle this post. It’s been wet all week but it hasn’t rained. A thick and creamy … Continue reading Adelaide’s Story

Categories: PersonalTags: Depression, Dogs, Love, Mental Health, Personal
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 16, 2017

Bouncing Back

Today I let my legs do my thinking for me. I had a lot to work out on this morning’s walk and I wondered if my route was going to … Continue reading Bouncing Back

Categories: Personal, WritingTags: Depression, Mental Health, Personal, Productivity, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on September 6, 2017June 10, 2020

Lessons in Being American Part 3

As I mentioned in the previous episode, my Americanization was by no means a smooth transition. There were several character flaws I had to unlearn in order to stay above … Continue reading Lessons in Being American Part 3

Categories: Personal, Study Abroad 2012, TravelTags: College, Mental Health, Social Anxiety, Travel

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