100 days in Thailand – the value of community

Last week I reached my 100th day living in Thailand. During the past 100 days and more as a mission volunteer, I’ve had the opportunity to fill many roles. I’ve been both teacher and student, stranger and friend, acquaintance and family member, caregiver and recipient, tourist and local, and many more. There are so many […]

Brooklyn to Bangkok – Thailand Mission Months 1 – 2

Mission Journey – Bangkok, Thailand It’s been 2 months, since I left snowy NY for sunny Bangkok to serve as a mission volunteer for 4 months, at Prasiri United Methodist Church. This small but mighty congregation has a big heart, and a shining passion and commitment to serving the children of their community -Min Buri. […]

Girl from the North Country (Northern Ireland Travel Blog)

If you’re travelin’ to the north country fair where the winds hit heavy on the borderline, remember me to one who lives there, for she once was a true love of mine – “Girl from the North Country” Bob Dylan Two things I have a deep appreciation for are rich history and unnerving natural […]

Portland – Roses, Sternwheelers and Scooters

The first question almost everyone I told about my trip to Portland asked was, “Why?” WELL! Portland, Oregon is a unique and innovative city tucked nicely into the upper left-hand corner of the United States. It’s home to amazing locally cultivated breweries, surrounded by miles of natural forest and beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, […]

Late Night Cab Rides (A Poem)

I’m stuck on a track that feels bound to crash It’s loud and noisy and I feel I’ve lost myself Drowned out in all the responsibilities And people and things relying on me To play my part successfully Why is there no reset button I’d go back so far if I could bring what I […]

Falling for FALLL (a perfect autumnal getaway)

I was born in December, but I love me some in between seasons. I think Fall has to be the most iconic season. The Audrey Hepburn of seasons. Because when you think of it, it’s so easy to picture in your mind the necessities – apples, leaves, cooler weather, pumpkin flavored everything, and a reason […]

About a Curl (A HAIR STORY)

To a lot of people, it’s just hair. But for me, it’s memories of my mom in the kitchen (trying) to brush it before school, it’s looking in the mirror at the salon after my first straightening and feeling grown up, it’s frustration, patience, acceptance, and love. And a huge part of what makes me, […]

NOLA got ME in my feelings

Travel Diary – NOLA ! The hype about New Orleans is REAL! It’s truly a city filled with life and vibrance, mixed with all the charms of sweeet, sweeet, southern hospitality. From notorious nightlife on Bourbon Street to gator tours on the bayou, there was no shortage of excitement waiting at every turn. WHERE WE […]

Le Rose

I will go down Maybe in flames, maybe in history As the one who sought love so hard She carried it in her arms Like a bundle of roses. While some give us the petals Others only give us thorns But to the ones who pull me out of my dark, With whole bouquets, I […]

The light

When things are good between us I open my eyes through flower framed lenses The world is bright and alive And I can breathe without trembling It’s blooming with growth and warmth My worries stay worries Instead of becoming monsters or other deviated forms Just thinking of your eyes Brings me the same serenity of […]