1. an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. 2. daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm. From the Latin adventurus, meaning "about to … Read more about ADVENTURE (n):
mountains melt like wax
You could say that Quito's public transportation system is crazy, cheap, crowded, and so many other things, and I wouldn't deny it (although I might argue that the Santiago metro during rush hour is … Read more about mountains melt like wax
on losing a daypack and looking for my identity
Here in Iquique's Policía de Investigaciones building, Laura and I sit in a set of three joined chairs awaiting our turn scheduled for 3:30. The mother sitting next to me has a daughter … Read more about on losing a daypack and looking for my identity
van thoughts & frighteningly relevant Mumford lyrics
Six of us in Team Hope Awakening (we miss you, Seth!) are riding through some very dry, dull mountains. They aren't quite as lifeless as the northern regions of Chile, but they're pretty close. We got … Read more about van thoughts & frighteningly relevant Mumford lyrics
rabid dogs, miradores, and life metaphors
(warning: here is a very long story.) From above, La Paz is a city that looks like it's been sifted into a bowl made of mountains. Breathless from the altitude, the chill, and the excitement, … Read more about rabid dogs, miradores, and life metaphors
Painter of the Sky
Haiti has some of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises I've ever seen. I know I say things like that a lot... but we have been blessed by these amazing gradients in the sky, complete with glowing … Read more about Painter of the Sky
At the Cross
Going to play with kids has always been somewhat of a struggle for me. I'm not one to gravitate towards a child and pick them up - like pretty much anything else, I'd rather have someone else … Read more about At the Cross
Month 1: Haiti!
We will be leaving for our first month of ministry a few days after Launch begins on September 6th! I received my first ministry assignment from my team leader earlier today: Team Hope Awakening will … Read more about Month 1: Haiti!
Be present.
I am writing this blogpost partly to keep myself accountable and partly to challenge you, dearest reader. But mostly to keep myself accountable, because I am very guilty of not being present. It was … Read more about Be present.
