Punta Gorda, Toledo District, Belize, Central America

Belize. That’s where I live. I got here a week ago but it is still sinking in. It’s only for two months, or it’s for a whole two months. My perspective changes by the minute. In the weeks and months leading up to the voyage here, I told many people I would be temporarily moving …

In Belize

Well I'm not sure if posting just to say I'm sorry I haven't and still can't post is counterintuitive but here I am. Though I have more internet access than I expected, it's still more limited than I'm used to. As for free time, I've had hardly any. I have to wake up at 5:30 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gap year doer

After a half day of work on Fridays I sit in front of my computer and look for scholarships for college. Mostly I try to find the sweepstakes kind that require no work, but eventually I'll kick it into high gear. I've filled out many online application forms; you know the kind where you mindlessly …

Leap into the unknown

"A week ago I took my first big step...giant leap...into adulthood, being on my own, and my gap year of service...They needed help and I wanted more immersion in order to learn Spanish. I'm also interested in non-profits and how they work; so, it was a win-win situation.