Things I thought i’d learn on the race/ do while on the race but didn’t:

1. How to swim

2. How to play guitar(this may still be doable)

3. How to speak Portuguese… #Nozambique

4. Read more books

 

Things I learned I will NOT be when I grow up

1. Teacher

2. Preacher

3. Missionary

4. Orphanage Director

 

Things I never thought i’d do… but got the chance to do:

1. Ride an elephant

2. Pet a tiger

3. Walk on volcanic rock… and roast a marshmallow on a volcano

4. Go to Victoria Falls… go to Africa for that matter

5. HAVE WEAVE! Seriously, never did I think i’d put weave in my hair

6. Bring Jesus to remote villages

7. Change Lives!

8. Go to 4 continents in 1 year

 

Unexpected things that brought me so much joy:

1. Children… i never really liked kids, but this year I spent time with some of the most amazing kids. Interacting with them gave me so much joy!

 

Things I had an addiction to before the race… during… and likely after

1. NUTELLA!!!!! Enough said

2. Grey’s Anatomy

3. Ice Cream

4. Laughing

5. Purple… as in the color

 

Things I missed the most this year:

1. A towel… these dry quick things are Awful

2. My peeps/family

3. My bed

4. Being able to communicate with people (other than those on my squad)

5. Cereal… i love me some cocoa puffs

6. Straight hair… this hair has been a #struggle

 

Things I will NOT miss once this year is done:

1. Mosquitoes and flies… especially flies, I cannot deal with them

2. Living in a tent

3. Living in community… i mean i love my squad but I do not want to be in a living arrangement with 40 people ever again… or even 10

4. Getting stared at everywhere I go

5. BLOGGING!!!