We're All The Same

I have always loved to travel.  It's the feeling you get when you hop onto a plane to go somewhere new, or the opportunity to taste and see a new culture or area of the world.  I find meeting people and discovering new places as thrilling.  While I can't pick up and travel all the time, I have realized that there is often beautiful people with diversity all around me.

Science is a topic that knows no language, race, or cultural background.  So, when my partner began his PhD, we were opened to the opportunity to befriend people from all over the globe.

Recently, I have found myself spending time with people from Chile, The Netherlands, Japan, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and China.  I have learned about Dutch Christmas traditions, Chilean appetizers, Puerto Rican desserts, and even hand-rolled my own sushi and finished the meal with traditional Japanese tea.

While language can sometimes limit communication, there are no barriers for goodness in human nature.  Too often, we are worried about our own problems, and forget that there is this big beautiful world with millions of people and stories to share.  Many of the people that have helped Madison feel like home, are those who are not from Madison, or the United States!

I plan to continue my intrigue for all things beautiful, no matter the language, race, religion, or background. And while I plan to travel more in the future, Madison is offering a amazing array of diversity in the mean time :)

Cheers,

Samantha