As I use my polished fingers to select letters on my keyboard to create this blog, sunlight pushes my city east towards a northern night, and Calgary busies itself directing drivers through traffic … Read more about I’ve Fallen In Love
Touchdown.
After 334 days since I left Calgary, I arrived back home August 7, 2014 after accomplishing the World Race, and making a stop to see my paternal family in the USA. When we entered American air … Read more about Touchdown.
Living Life Alongside Romanians
The last weeks on the Race and the transition home were busy, wifi was slow, and my technological devices were full of data. The last thing I wrote on my blog had to do with wondering … Read more about Living Life Alongside Romanians
I’ve Gained Weight
Brene Brown defines courage as "telling the story of who you are with your whole heart". I never thought I'd be vulnerable with myself in this area, let alone over social media. So the very fact that … Read more about I’ve Gained Weight
A Journal Entry: Month 10. Day 1.
I love coffee, so after 7 months of mostly instant, you can imagine the pure joy I had when a squad mate’s mom brought her an Aeropress (like a French press) when our parents visited us in … Read more about A Journal Entry: Month 10. Day 1.
Secrets of V Squad Part 1
World Racers have their own collection of lingo. You do you = stop being a baby/grow up All the things = dramatic way of saying you're too cool to elaborate Your ish = your … Read more about Secrets of V Squad Part 1
Secrets of V Squad Part 2
Calling out the best... Our Raised Up Squad Leaders Ekow: A man who oozes peace and joy, a confident leader, humble and honest, respectable and trustworthy. Willing to be taught, willing to … Read more about Secrets of V Squad Part 2
A Quick Letter to Young Adults
To the Young AdultsTo the Young AdultsTo the Young AdultsTo the Young Adults, I envision you reading this letter in whatever hot minute you can fit it into, but I hope that by the end of it, it will … Read more about A Quick Letter to Young Adults
Dollars and Sense
I had a hunch that God would teach me about money and wealth on the Race. Like any kid, I grew up unaware that money was a big deal. Like any teenager, I quickly learned that it was. And as … Read more about Dollars and Sense
