Life is like a spider web. We start in the middle when we are born to a set of circumstances, within a family within a culture within a country. We are born on this point of time on the spider web who we are with all of the privilege and adveristy that come with being … Continue reading I’ve always wanted to work in a camp
Tag: dominican living
Two things
I'm moving tomorrow. Yesterday I sat on my couch and nearly cried thinking about moving by myself. Here's the thing, though - I'm not moving by myself. My friends Quel and Carli (along with Carli's super helpful and super fun daughters) are totally moving with me. Not to mention my friend of a friend and … Continue reading Two things
Dominican bucket list
I love lists! So here's one of things I want to do during my time in the Dominican Republic, which will probably be at least another five years, possibly another fifty. I'm posting this sucker here and hereafter it shall be found on its own little page, updated as I do things. 27 Waterfalls - In Puerta … Continue reading Dominican bucket list
Here’s the thing about a biblical culture
I got a new blog friend this week. His name is Alex Koo and he raps, which is awesome. If you go to his About Me page, as I did a few days ago, you will find these words, "I am an Asian American, born and raised awkwardly in two different cultures and learning how … Continue reading Here’s the thing about a biblical culture
Here’s the thing about today
It rained today. A lot. I had planned to stay after school for a while to get some work done. I had just gotten into my lesson planning when the rain started. I knew I'd be stuck at school for as long as the rain kept up so I settled on in and got some work … Continue reading Here’s the thing about today
Check this out!
My roommate Melissa and I moved to a new apartment this week! I say "we" moved but I did very little of the actual moving. All of our awesome, strong, truck-owning friends showed up and got the job done so quickly and so efficiently yesterday afternoon that we are already over half-way unpacked! The move … Continue reading Check this out!
