An explanation

I'm guessing some people might be wondering why I chose the title I did for this blog.

The food preparations part is somewhat obvious- I'm working in a restaurant this summer, as previously mentioned.

Translations refers to the fact that I will be studying abroad this fall semester. I'm headed over to Prague, Czech Republic. I don't speak any Czech yet, but I will be taking a beginner course while I'm there, and I'm hoping I'll be able to pick some up. I'm really really excited about this trip, because it'll be the longest time I've been abroad, and I'm taking some really interesting courses.

Finally, transitions alludes to the fact that I feel like my life is constantly changing- not necessarily for the better or for worse, but changing nonetheless. I am transitioning from busy, hectic life at college in DC, to the slower pace of life here on the lake. I have a feeling that it will get just as busy and hectic once the season starts, but the mental strain should not be as strong. I'm also transitioning socially. I had a difficult time making friends and spending time with others this past semester, for various reasons. This summer I'm already making a lot of new friends here, and I'm hoping that the same thing will happen in Prague.

The next transition is one that I must treat with a bit more caution, because it is a highly personal situation. I have recently ended a long-term relationship, which was an extremely difficult decision to make, but I know it's for the best. Luckily, the other party has come to see the situation in the same way, which makes this whole situation so much easier.
I've been quite introspective as a result of this change, and I really do think that this is a wonderful time for me to explore more about myself and really to remind myself that I am a strong, independent individual that need not rely on another person to be happy.

Hence, Transitions, Translations, and Food Preparations.