Fact: The only letter I can see during an eye exam is the "Giant E" but even that sucker is blurry to me. In fact, I can barely see the screen I'm typing onto without the aid of my handy eyewear. I'm near-sighted. I've worn glasses since fourth grade and admittingly, I should have started … Continue reading Near-Sided Vision
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The Comeback Kid
A year ago, I boarded the red-eye back to Raleigh from a five-week, bittersweet adventure on Oahu, Hawaii. I had not been back to my home for nearly seven years and though being reunited with my childhood playground and where I came from was incredibly refreshing, ultimately, it was not the primary reason for my … Continue reading The Comeback Kid
Part-Time Pay, Full-Time Hours
One of my biggest pet peeves is hearing the phrase: "I don't have anything to do" Man. Oh. Man. Upon writing those words, I can feel my face twitch and contort into a Mad Hatter-esque appearance (the Johnny Depp version because he was brilliant with that role). Which is highly appropriate since that phrase drives … Continue reading Part-Time Pay, Full-Time Hours
Middle School is a Foreign Land
Generally, when someone mentions the word Culture, we tend to quickly visualize grass huts, strange-looking natives, undecipherable language, and mind-boggling rituals midst a foreign land. You know, hula skirts, nose rings, and a violent and confusing dance around some sort of massive, blazing fire. Let's be real, People; That is not normally the case. And … Continue reading Middle School is a Foreign Land
Adventure of a Lifetime
In about 30 minutes or so, I will finally step foot onto Bangladesh in order to begin my amazing journey to 11 countries in 11 months as a missionary in the 10/40 Window. This is a good thing because the flight from Raleigh to the Far East is a long and exhausting one. I'm a … Continue reading Adventure of a Lifetime