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Hello friends and family! Happy Monday! I am once again switching to a new blog. Continue following my journey at If you were subscribed to this blog or my World Race blog, you are already subscribed to the new…

It is that time of year again. The time where reflection, resolutions, and goals abound. This time last year I was in Mangochi, Malawi bringing in the New Year with 42 of my closest friends, toasting with a glass of…

Lately a common question I have been getting is “why?”. Why are you moving to the Philippines? Why are you choosing to move to another country instead of staying in the states? Why not get a steady job with a…

Sitting here in the comfy chair in the corner of the World Race and Short-term department I am overwhelmed with emotions.  It hit me that I only have about two weeks left in Gainesville.  I feel as if I just…

I’ve lived the majority of my life in Florida, the sunshine state. I’ve never seen snow and about 80% of my Christmases were spent in shorts and flip-flops. Beyond that I have spent the last year of my life chasing summer around…

I shared with you during the first few weeks of being here at the Center for Global Action that one of my goals is to become more aware of the presence of God and to be more aware of the…

One of the classes I am taking at Center for Global Action is called “Discover Your Calling.” We have taken personality tests, strengthsfinder tests, and talked about our passions and skills among other things. This process has been good, it…

This week my roommate’s were challenged to write a blog about the things they enjoy in life. I’ve loved reading their blogs and understanding more of who they are. So I decided to hop on board. Jesus is currently walking…

Have you been wondering exactly what I am doing in Gainesville? Or have you been considering coming to the Center for Global Action but wondering what you would be getting yourself into? This blog is for you! I want to…