To My Family

Well, this is it. After almost a year and a half of planning, fundraising, breaking the news and fantasizing, the time has finally come. You probably landed a little over an hour ago… and are … Read more about To My Family

I’m Leaving

It’s hard to believe that four months ago, I was landing in Chicago with no idea what to expect or even how to act in this country I call home. A year of traveling will leave a permanent impact … Read more about I’m Leaving

Jump.

It was almost three months ago. I was standing on the edge of the platform, looking down at the white rapids that lay 500 feet below. The instructor taps my shoulder and says, “You’ll … Read more about Jump.