I’m currently studying naming practices in 7 countries on a Watson Fellowship. I’m curious how names are defined both by the individuals who bear them and their cultural and historical contexts. The process of naming a child is shaped by considerations that include religious traditions, government restrictions, family history, and cultural icons. I'm interested in how names act as microcosms for societal questions of identity on an international scale.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Adventure Begins
Currently at a layover in DC before boarding a 23 hour, 29 minute (!) flight to Singapore. I'll be there for the weekend before heading to Bali on Monday. The photo was taken by my mom at 4:15am this morning, approximately 30 seconds before I started bawling.
The color coordination with my bags was most definitely unintentional.
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Bon Voyage- you are going to have an absolutely amazing year. Can't wait to meet you at one of your destinations. xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage Nell! Will be following your blog faithfully. Loved your PEI sand art. Love, Kate
ReplyDeleteNell, have the world's greatest time. Travel is one of those bizarre, amazing things that screws with time more than anything else in the world: it's at once instant, never-ending, and practically already a memory when you're doing it. Try to be in every moment that you can, and know there's a whole army of people loving you stateside! i can't wait to follow along on your adventure.
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