Jan
24

Farewell 2012!

I can’t even begin to explain what this past year has been for me. I could try to convince you through pictures. Pictures of amazing sunsets, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains. Pictures of adorable kids making silly faces. Pictures of me, simply smiling. But even then it would not suffice. This past year has been incredible.… Continue reading »

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Nov
21

Sugar, Spice, and…Kalabasa

What happens when you’re dreaming, nay, obsessing about pumpkin pie and other delicious Thanksgiving Day foods? Buy this at the market…

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Aug
23

Bentures

When I was little, my older sister and I were the best of buddies. We used to go on what we called, “bentures.” It was a chance to have exciting adventures, all within the comfort of our house or neighborhood playground. Our “bentures” were of course always highly exciting. When we decided that it was… Continue reading »

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Jul
03

One Year Thus Far…

Yesterday was my one year anniversary of when I first arrived in the Philippines. I can’t believe a year has gone by already! Life here as a volunteer is ambivalent and complex but it is also such an amazing journey as well.

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Feb
29

Twenty-what?!

So here I am. Twenty seven. Really?   When I was younger, I never even dreamed of the kind of experiences I have been able to have thus far. Twenty seven always seemed so far away. I thought I’d be married at this age. Instead, I am halfway around the world living a very different… Continue reading »

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Dec
29

Oh 2011!

Oh 2011, what a year you have been!   I still remember two years back how much I felt the urge to travel abroad and serve others. I kept talking about it continuously, especially to one of my friends who was kind enough to listen patiently to my endless ramblings. Finally one day after another… Continue reading »

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Nov
23

Thankful. Thankful. Thankful.

Although this is not the first Thanksgiving where I have been away from my family, it is the first Thanksgiving where I am not in the U.S. and I won’t be feasting on the typical Thanksgiving food. It’s a strange feeling indeed when such an important holiday happens, and no one here knows about it,… Continue reading »

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Jan
01

A Glimse of 2010…

This has been another crazy year with my youth ministry work, grad school, playing music, and trying to keep up with friends and family. There are a few things that I am so grateful for this year that have helped me to grow and change as a person for the better. One thing that has… Continue reading »

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