Well - HELLO. It's been a while. I apologize - kind of. I took a break. Well, I didn't mean to take a break. I had a bunch of writer's block. But, baby, I'm back! So yay. ANYWAY. A couple of weekends ago I moved out of my parent's house (round 2) into a cozy … Continue reading Welcome to the Neighborhood
Tag: life
OPEN INVITATION to come celebrate
Thanksgiving just happened and then comes Christmas and then... MY BIRTHDAY! (I'm turning 24 🙂 ) I get that my birthday isn't a national holiday (even though I'd love that), but it's one of my favorite days. However, this year, is going to be a bit different. So here's my open invitation for you to … Continue reading OPEN INVITATION to come celebrate
Last Night in Ethiopia
Tonight is our last night in Arba Minch and tomorrow we start the long trek home. While I looked over the city, the woods, and the country, I can't help but think about the changes I've seen in me while I was here. I've become a little more patient, a little kinder, a little less … Continue reading Last Night in Ethiopia
Plot Twist
Originally written for E3iopia Missions. You know when you are expecting something to happen, and then when it happens, it doesn't happen the way you were expecting it to? It's like when you're watching a movie, and you're expecting a happy ending... and the hero dies in the end. They call those "plot twists." Well, that's … Continue reading Plot Twist
eight things learned living with an eight year old
As many of you know, or now you do, I moved back in with my parents in February. Moving back in with them also meant that I now live with two teenagers and two elementary schoolers (my siblings). Going from living with one or two people my age to living with a family of 7, … Continue reading eight things learned living with an eight year old
Channeling Rachel Green
You know when you think you've got life planned out pretty well? You've graduated college and got your first job and an apartment in the most expensive city in America and you're like, 'yes. I've done it." AND THEN, you decide to quit your well-ish paying job, leave your dream city to move back in … Continue reading Channeling Rachel Green
pep talk
You is kind. You is smart. You is important. - Kathryn Stockett The first time I found this quote was when I read The Help for the first time and it totally went over my head. (Side note -I've never seen the whole movie and don't really plan to). Sure, it was a good quote with a … Continue reading pep talk
Ethiopia: day two
September 18, 2015 On Friday after breakfast, we headed out from the Yeka Guesthouse we were staying and stopped to visit Cherry's. "Cherry's" is what we call Women at Risk, a program that helps women in prostitution get off the streets and teac them skills so that they can start new careers and create a … Continue reading Ethiopia: day two
BEING TWENTYSOMETHING 