These Were a Few of My Favorite Things
As I reflect on my time spent in Ecuador, I can't help but think about some of my favorite things. I decided to try something new- I wrote a parody! ***Special thanks to my friend, Kaj Lund Olsen, for help with the lyrics. I put together a powerpoint presentation with the words and the karaoke…
20 July, 2016
La Familia
A little insight into my Ecuadorian family, the people who so graciously welcomed me into their home. I am so thankful for every one of them; they each hold a special place in my life. Take a look at the photo of all of us together and click on the audio to listen…
20 June, 2016
Sign Your Name Here
*Note: I coordinated with the director of the local school in my community to assist with English class one day a week. This post was written on Tuesday, January 5th, after school got out. During the last 10 minutes of class, a girl who had been sitting in the back of the classroom and hadn't…
16 January, 2016
Looking Ahead
My 19th birthday is on April 11, 2016, and that is around the time that we leave our community here in Ecuador and fly back to the United States, so I’m going to use that as the “end date” for my vision statement, even though it’s not really the end, it’s the beginning. By my…
16 October, 2015
Muchas Thank Yous
My host mom in Quito knows very little English, and the other night when I was washing the dishes was one of the first times I heard her speak English; she used the term “muchas thank yous” to express her gratitude towards me helping out after dinner. As I prepare to say goodbye to Quito…
19 September, 2015
The Five W’s
The purpose of this blog is to give a little more background information on why I am here in Ecuador and what led me to this point. Who: You. Yes, you. If you are reading this, you are part of my story. While it was ultimately my decision to apply to this program and choose…
18 September, 2015
Taking a Leap of Faith
Note: This is a picture of my dad jumping into Crater Lake. I did NOT jump off, I was the photographer. Earlier this summer, my family spent time camping in Oregon. While there, we hiked Cleetwood trail, which led us to Crater Lake. We found a nice area to stop for lunch and I watched…
03 September, 2015
