Country Dominican Republic

Hi friends, I know this post is a few days late, but I wanted to make sure I had the space to reflect on everything that filled my last full month in the DR. February was truly one for the…

Since writing my last blog post reflecting on Christmas, I’ve had time to readjust to my rhythm here in the Dominican Republic, create a few more meaningful memories, and truly sit with everything this season of my life has offered.…

Hey! It’s been a while. Returning to the DR after a sweet break in Nashville had me deep in my feels. This was my first Christmas in the States and my first time being away from family during the holidays.…

Before returning to Nashville, my home away from home, I was able to spend some meaningful time with my roommate and friends and also help out with the second-grade students at Las Palmas, a private Christian school founded by my…

The past two weeks have been some of the most chaotic since I arrived here—but for all the right reasons. I have been filled with so much joy and given the opportunity to create memories that have continually reminded me…

I’ve officially reached the halfway point of my journey here in San Pedro, and I’m still in disbelief at how quickly time has flown. Week after week, I’ve confronted fears, stretched myself far beyond my comfort zone, and learned so…

I can’t believe I am just a week away from marking three months of living in San Pedro. So much has been happening that sometimes it feels impossible to keep up. Ever since November, Christmas lights and decorations have filled…

For today’s blog, I wanted to take a different route. A friend recently asked me what I’ve been learning since I arrived here, and after some reflection, I thought it would be nice to share a few lessons from my…

I’ve lost count of how many weeks have flown by—somehow, we’re already nearing the end of October. It feels surreal to realize I’m heading into yet another month in San Pedro. Even after almost two months here, I feel like…