Taking it slow
The past two weeks in San Pedro have unfolded at a slower, more deliberate pace than usual. With most of my coworkers, including my boss, out of town, I’ve had the rare opportunity to experience this space more independently. While…
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Routine and a Day in the Life
Hello! In the weeks since I last updated, my life has fallen into a steady routine. Since I do not have anything particularly extraordinary to update you all on this week, I decided to use this space to provide you…
Week 5 and 6: The Duality of the Island
Kalispera friends – this post is a few days late because I’ve been grappling with how to go about writing this. I’ve been apprehensive to share this story, because it is one that is so common on this island yet…
Week in Mombasa
Hello! Following my last post, I am due to update you all on my time spent in Mombasa! I traveled to Mombasa with a fellow volunteer to spend a week on the coast engaging with and participating in the projects…
Week 4 and 5 – Outbreaks and Horses
Hello everyone! The past couple of weeks I have been working with public health as well as the outpatient department which include general doctor consultations. Public Health Public health in Belize is in charge of outreach and health safety, while…
Love beyond barriers
I’m just a few days away from my one-month mark here, and life is moving fast. There’s so much gratitude in that—because each day brings me closer to reuniting with my loved ones—but it’s also bittersweet knowing that one day…
A New Season: Happy Spring!
This week I celebrated one month of living here in Mendoza! As I was preparing to move, the most common question I would be asked is “What are most nervous for?” and, not really knowing how to answer that question…
Tree Planting, Pop-up Market, and Travel
Since I last updated, I have had another wonderful week in Nairobi and have traveled to Mombasa! I spent the majority of the past week working in the medical clinic. I am settling in well in the clinic and feel…
Life In Mendoza
Life in Mendoza is starting to become the new normal & lots of exciting things have happened over the past couple of weeks! I have finally started to settle into somewhat of a routine here: work in the morning, go…
Week 3 and 4: Last Days of Greek Summer
Kalimera friends! Sitting down to write this blog post has been a struggle. Over the past two weeks since my last post I feel as though a lifetime has passed. Life moves so fast yet so slow here. It is…