My time volunteering locally is coming to an end. Early Thursday morning I will be getting on a plane to Belize City. Where I will be staying the next two months, Punta Gorda, Belize will have a low of 65°F that day. Here's hoping I won't have any trouble getting internet access and posting every … Continue reading Little life-changers
Holiday Break
Happy New Year
Hello again! I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and continue to have a joyful season. Happy New Year as well! Whether you are the new years resolution type or not, I wish you luck in dreaming big and achieving your goals. There's something silly my dad says any time someone says, "Have a good … Continue reading Happy New Year
Getting Here Pt. 2
First, let me say, thank you for bearing with me as I explain how I got here. Secondly, I wish you all a wonderfully merry Christmas and joyous holiday season, whatever you may celebrate. There's a small chance I'll post on Christmas or Christmas Eve. We'll see how my gift wrapping schedule goes. Here is … Continue reading Getting Here Pt. 2
Getting Here, Pt. 1
When I entered high school my older sister gave me this superb advice: figure out what you want before you start trying to get it. Of coarse, I didn't take her advice to heart very well. But thankfully, through the process of creating this gap year I had my mom faithfully guiding my scattered thoughts … Continue reading Getting Here, Pt. 1
Holiday Break Volunteering
As I've mentioned and I hope is evident, my gap year is not just me "taking a year off". That being said, I have noticed a significant decrease in my stress levels compared to this time a year ago. With Christmas on its way it feels like such a luxury to have the time and … Continue reading Holiday Break Volunteering
Job Accomplished?
I've been at home for a while now and this week I'm starting to work at some non-profit organizations near me, so it's time to wrap up what I have to say about Gap Year Part 1. When I left for Texas I made a list of ten things that I felt were important for … Continue reading Job Accomplished?
Packing List
The 11 most important things I had with me in Texas: A tote bag for trips to the beach or holding things I didn't know would need a home in my room. My fedora for the days I woke up late for work with some fantastically messed up bed head. Also when I wanted to … Continue reading Packing List
Home Sweet Home
I haven't posted in two weeks because I have been quite busy getting back home to Virginia and then turning right around for a weekend trip to New York City. A week from last Friday I took a plane to Houston where I spent time with my aunt and uncle who generously shared their home … Continue reading Home Sweet Home