Lists

I keep making lists. As I count down the days to boarding my flight to Kolkata this Wednesday, my attempt to rein in my restless energy is to make…

Toubob!

My first week in the Gambia has been amazing. I don’t know why I was so nervous to arrive here because it’s nothing that I expected. But in a good way, not a bad way. I’ve felt so much love and that has helped me to adjust quickly.

Initial Thoughts, Aymara Solstice, and Sucre

It’s already been a week! I can’t believe that time is flying by so quickly. Juliet and I are staying in a house with this lovely French intern (Charlene) and an awesome clothing designer (Schuyler). It’s been great living with them because the house is always lively! Schuyler…

Becoming A True Gambian

Similar to last time, I sit here writing this blog in absolute disbelief. I cannot believe I have already been in The Gambia for two weeks. It absolutely astounds me. Since my last blog entry, so much has happened. I truly feel like every moment I spend here at Starfish International…

#2—Recalibrating to Bolivian Time

After traveling for 20+ hours, sitting through 4 flights, and suffering 3 layovers, we were all defeated, no matter how young or excited we were.

Time for a Big Adventure

This picture showed up in my Instagram feed yesterday. It’s a train headed toward Kolkata, due to arrive one week…

Before: The Adventure Awaits

There are so many different thoughts that cross my mind at this point. For me, this unknown void into which I am about embark contains a variety of mixed emotions for me: joy, excitement, fear, anxiety, anticipation, the list goes on. In an effort to refrain from setting too…

Prelude

The last night before take-off and I find myself looking up quotes about discomfort and personal growth to reassure me that what I am doing is the right thing. I just said my final goodbye’s (which sounds way more dramatic in writing) to my housemates at Santa Clara which made me think about how isolated I will…

Prayana Suraksita (safe voyage!)

Namaste! Only a few days until I am flying half way around the world to Bangalore, India, to start my work at Prafull Oorja — an organization that brings the benefits of yoga and other holistic practices to marginalized communities. As I prepare to embark on what will…