heArtfully Searching

heArtfully Searching

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Sep 11, 2013
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Sojourning at home is not quite the thrill as traveling the globe. It feels more like being lost in your own kitchen. 8 months into our re-entry and I’m still wandering, seeking meaningful work and my place within the Asheville community. I’ve had several people tell me that I’m fishing in a pond too small […]

The Run

The Run

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Dec 11, 2012
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As I crossed the finish line, emotion welled up inside me. In fact, I cried. I don’t know why that happens to me after long races sometimes. It just does. I was completely spent. Nothing left in the tank. I also felt tremendous gratitude. Gratitude for being done. Gratitude for having spent a few hours […]

Adventures Galore

Adventures Galore

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Aug 15, 2012
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We arrived in Ecuador on July 4th. Since then, we have not had more than a week in one place. During this time of extreme travel, we have had many adventures. Whale Watching: In Puerto Lopez, we took a 40 foot cruiser out into the ocean. The waves were large, and the boat rocked a […]

Next Country: Ecuador

Next Country: Ecuador

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Jul 11, 2012
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I walk through a narrow hallway, breathing in deeply. My suitcase trails behind me, rolling ever so quietly. I watch other travelers pass by us. Next I am standing in an “immigration” line. We get our papers checked, and a woman says, “Bienvenidos a Ecuador (Welcome to Ecuador).” I cannot believe that we are already […]

Fries With That Guinea Pig?

Fries With That Guinea Pig?

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May 18, 2012
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So far, in our first month and a half in Peru, we’ve done what I thought would happen in a year! How is it that we’ve already done so much? Let’s take it from the top.Well, we started with four weeks of language school for four hours a day. (¡Sì, finalmente puedo hablar en español!) In […]

Paradise

Paradise

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Apr 4, 2012
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Imagine 85 degree weather. The sunshine is bright, and your skin is tan. You’re laying under the Florida Sun. You take a sip of your Coca-Cola, and behind your favorite shades, you smile. The palm trees sway. You dangle your feet over the edge of the canal, right next to your perfect house in the […]

Last Week

Last Week

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Apr 4, 2012
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(That’s not my hair)   Yesterday was an adventure. My family and I woke up at 5am in Maryland. Having packed the night before, and stayed up for the two basketball games, I, for one, was a little tired. After dressing quickly, we got into the rental car and started our 1.5 hour drive to […]

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