As a general rule of thumb I always figuratively “look up” in life. The older I get the more I find myself taking risks and enjoying adventure. One of the biggest risks/adventures of my life was living in Italy.
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Travel Partners in Belize
There is a peace in travel I can’t find anywhere else. Perhaps it is because every new place I travel to changes me for the better.
The Plastic Problem in The Ocean
The biggest problem with plastic is it doesn’t break down. It never goes away. Some of it can be recycled but most plastics are single use which will NEVER go away.
How do you say Settle Down in Spanish?
I have been teaching English in Pigeon Cay Utila for 2 weeks. I teach English to 1st-6th grades.
Things Heard Around Our House in Utila
As we end our second week living in Utila I have noticed I am hearing much different things around our house in Utila than we did in our house in Richmond, Virginia
10 Things I have learned about Island Living
As our first week in Utila winds down here are 10 things I have learned about island living. There is definitely a rhythm to the ocean which makes you act & respond differently than you thought you could. I feel like I am in a state of meditation all of the time. An electric pencil …
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Getting to Utila
As we flew across the ocean on a single engine plane with a pilot who barely spoke english I looked over the luggage which threatened to bury me alive. I saw nothing but the bluest ocean, the coral reefs and the small breaks in the water where fish were jumping. I felt the most peaceful …
Getting Ready To Move
The closer we get to the date we leave the more I feel I should be packing just in case I can’t get it in Utila and I decide I must have it in the next 6 months.
Update: How to Shop at Target
The other day I went to Target and found the answer for the question”what do I shop for when I want to own nothing.” The answer: Shop for other people!
We Are Moving! Utila & Pigeon Cay Bound
It is official! We are moving to Utila for 6 months! I have volunteered to teach at this very special school located on Pigeon Cay in Honduras. I will be teaching English to grades 1st-6th in this great little school. This is such an amazing thing for me. I love kids and am so passionate …