We got an email from the office, encouraging us to wrap up the race with a blog… The question is relatively unassuming, but as I started to reflect, it became increasingly intimidating. Of … Read more about Writing Prompt: How the World Race Changed My Life
How Could They Know?
I sat on the high point of Amman today. The city stretched out as far as the eye can see… there were at least 7 turrets of the mosques within eyesight, reaching toward the sky. The call to … Read more about How Could They Know?
The Great Sand Dunes
“Let’s just get there and see. We could find a farm, knock on their door and ask if we can camp in their yard.” You might think she was joking... but if you had been there in … Read more about The Great Sand Dunes
Blue-Eyed Girl
“To be western is to be promiscuous.” Blue eyes and light colored hair is enough to set me apart among the crowds. It doesn’t really matter what I do or don’t do, but … Read more about Blue-Eyed Girl
A Flashback: The Dominican Republic
Until They Know is an organization located in Puerto Plata that supports the surrounding communities. Many of the places were a beautiful blend of Haitian and Dominican. We spent time in 6 different … Read more about A Flashback: The Dominican Republic
The Streets of La Treinta (BFA #2, Unplanned)
We must have done alright the first time around, because the following day we were asked to do the same program with the women from La Treinta. (If you haven't read part 1, you should do that - it … Read more about The Streets of La Treinta (BFA #2, Unplanned)
Loma de la Bestia (BFA #1, Planned)
This week was a 3-for-1 deal on Beauty for Ashes. We did a total of three “events” this week, but technically only the first one was planned - the last two were a bit … Read more about Loma de la Bestia (BFA #1, Planned)
Chapter 1: The Girlz go to Church
The quick hop from Costa Rica to the DR felt instead like we traveled halfway around the world. Although our flight left early afternoon, a long layover in Panama and jumping time zones meant that we … Read more about Chapter 1: The Girlz go to Church
A Tribute to the Daughters
You've got a friend in me... Way back in October (wow, that feels like an eternity ago), this was the first introduction to my team. I honestly didn’t know all the words of the song, only that … Read more about A Tribute to the Daughters
