Category: Writings for Class
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Enchiladas
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Growing up five minutes away from the Texan border means you get the worst of both worlds: Tex-Mex that is terrible from each side of the hyphen. But, lucky for me, terrible Tex-Mex is still amazing. Usually. Plastic cheese spread over greasy enchiladas? Sign me up. Paper-thin tortilla chips that…
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The Force of Rain
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The clouds hang heavy and threaten to drop as parents, laden with strollers and diaper bags and kicking infants, rush back home. They sense nature’s threat and earnestly retreat, conscious that their role, however massive in the fabric of our world, still holds no candle to the force of rain.…
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Sprinting Through The Louvre
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There are few things I’ve complained about more in my life than the time I visited Paris with a group from my high school and our chaperone only gave us two hours in the Louvre museum. I complained when I saw the itinerary for the first time. I complained every…
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The Magic of Ristorante Luce
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As soon as you step foot into the softly glowing dining room of Ristorante Luce, located in the heart of the historic city center of Perugia, you feel transported to another land. The contemporary fine dining restaurant has no shortage of carefully crafted ambiance, wines, or delectable eats for anyone…
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The Paris Trials
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March 15, 2023, I arrived in Paris for the first time. March 14, 2025, I arrived for the second time. With this unique opportunity to see the same city, on the same weekend, two years apart, in entirely different circumstances, I have been able to learn a lot about the…
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My Mom’s Pretzels
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My mom is famous. Well, her pretzel recipe is. Growing up, the oily, still-warm, garlicky pretzels only emerged from the oven on special occasions: birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, etc. And, of course, school parties. Since gluten allergies only recently became a thing people actually worried about (at least in northwest Louisiana),…
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Via Pericolosa
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I’m no stranger to graffiti. Their moving galleries speed by at break-neck speeds back home, each on its way to block morning traffic in some unlucky part of town. Bathroom walls sing of woe, victory, and hatred. Downtown Shreveport might as well be the Uffizi Gallery with the amount of…
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Why Italian Food is So Dang Good
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Italy is famous for many things: temperate weather, beautiful people, stunning coasts, rolling hills, rich history, high-quality wine, and, of course, delicious food. But I fully believe that even if Italy was just a farming country with no other draws, people would still flock there to get a taste of…
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A Foreigner’s Guide to Exploring Perugia
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After living in Perugia for nearly a month, I have discovered that it is a fool’s endeavor to discover every part of the city. As much as I may want to try every osteria, wander through every street, admire every arch, and enjoy every kebab piadina that the city has…
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The Perfect Saturday in Perugia
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Are you studying abroad in Perugia or visiting for a weekend? This city has plenty of things to see, do, and eat! Although this list doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface, it’s still my top two activities that you can easily do in a single day to make your…