I think some days were just meant to be days spent dreaming. It’s starting to warm up here in Peru but this morning is still a bit overcast. Later this afternoon I’ll work on being grateful for where I am and the adventure that it presents. But for now I spend my morning researching online…

One project here at the school that I’m just starting to think about how to help is La Tuna Cafeteria. I think it’s pretty awesome, which is why I’m writing about it here. I often faced my students’ reality during my year of service in Costa Rica, but felt helpless to make a difference. My students…

Welcome to my office Sometimes I feel like my work space is merely symbolic of work, because truth be told I’m not always working while in it (darn facebook). And when I feel like I’m working the most it’s actually when I’m off wandering the streets (or sidewalks in my case). But today I felt…

Food: fun to make, fun to eat 15 year-old me would never believe it was I who wrote this post. Like quite a few little girls I grew up somewhat of a tomboy and eventually that turned into a feminist chip on my shoulder. I am not sure where I picked the attitude up, maybe…

For those who know me well, I think we’ll all agree that I never fit too well into an example of a “normal” life. But as with most people, I like a change of pace from time to time. So here in Peru I enjoy going into Lima to spend the weekend with friends. My…

So I’m finding in my many years of wisdom (ok, so maybe only 1.4 of my years have actually been wise) that in every day we have at least 5 things that really suck and at least 5 things that rock. Oh I’m sure on many days one of those two lists has many more…

So I’ve successfully moved into my new apartment, I’m sure I’ve mentioned that already. It’s not that big, and it’s completely empty, but it’s mine! I’ll fill it up slowly but of course I have a list of “must have asap.” My first investments will be hangers, an oven/stove, mixing bowls, a casserole dish, maybe…