I’m sure this will not be the only time that I bring up this topic (I’m nothing if not persistent) but it’s worth mentioning now. South America is looking for volunteers to put, well, everywhere. While the majority of calls are for ESL teachers, there are spots open for medical professionals (and students), social communicators,…
Category: Personal
Small Victories
So I’ve been counting my blessings wherever I can find them. This weekend was a God-sent for me as I desperately needed a break from the norm. Mid-week last week I stayed up late working on a project I was painfully behind on which was due on Friday. Simultaneously I’ve been working on another project…
On the Spot
Consequence #324 of living in Brazil: I’m not allowed to be shy. So this weekend there are two guests here from the General Conference to assist in a spiritual enrichment seminary that the Division is hosting for the employees on Sabbath. One of the men is from Colombia, so he is getting around well with…
It’s my Party
Warning: This post may contain deep thoughts. Read at risk of encountering Angela’s dark side. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel, no guarantees. So the last few weeks I was enjoying a very well hosted (and well attended) pity party. The end of June through July had intense highs…
Cough, cough
Hello world. I’m sick. I got hit late on Friday night (9 days ago now). I’ve gotten better in some ways and worse in others. I’m down to fighting against a cough (about 5 days now) and it’s keeping me from sleeping well. It’s amazing how quickly a lack of good sleep can tear down…
Alive and Kickin’
So life is pretty much back to normal, but thankfully for me that doesn’t always mean boring. This weekend I was internetless, which really sucked for my virtual social life, but forced me out of the house from sheer boredum. So I spent my Sabbath at church, eating, at church for a concert, out to…
Spelunking and Sniffly Noses
This last Sunday, I woke up at 6:15am. Not happy with that… but it was all worth it to spend a wonderful day spelunking. 12 hours later everything hurt as I hobbled into my apartment. Don’t get me wrong, I did not get injured during the experience (although I almost died once), but 7 hours…
A bit more mourning
Well, a bit more sad news from Stateside. Last Tuesday an old friend Maya McReynolds passed away from cancer. A firecraker of a person, Maya was one of my American students who studied Spanish from me in Costa Rica. Her and her older sister Chinue were great friends to have in my first months in a new…
July 4, 2010
So my 4th of July was suprisingly “American.” I received a red, white and blue package from the Fernandes Family and decided to throw a good ole’ fashion Fiesta! I organized a few things to take myself, sent out invitations and told friends to “bring what they thought was American food.” Unfortunately Brazil lost the…
Tragedy, Purpose and Small Pleasures
So I’ve been rather reflective following the news of the death of a fellow IMS alumnus, Jason Marner last Friday. While I make no claims of us being close friends, I do remember him fondly, even though he was 2 years behind me. I don’t look back on any deep or memorable moments we ever had,…
Brown Bag Adventures 