A Soul’s Years

How old is the soul, How many years are required for penance, When in reality your mind knows the time, Not the days, Not the years, It takes to mature. To blossom into… Continue reading →

Torn Feelings

Time is winding down, ticking faster and faster as our departure looms aheads in 11 days. I can’t believe after almost 10 months here we will be done! The year will be over.… Continue reading →

Instagramed Lives.

Perhaps we are searching so desperately, so eagerly, for depth and meaning, we turn up the volume in life, and tint the whole world brighter, louder, busier, prettier. Searching down avenues of entertainment… Continue reading →

Free-Falling

I never thought of myself as extreme. The most extreme thing I usually do is drive. And honestly, that makes me nervous sometimes. Or lately here in Monteverde, the most crazy thing I… Continue reading →

Wanderings

Let your bare feet, Wander through restless forests, Weave through the rays of consciousness, Light beams striking against green like musical notes silently heard, Whispered a breeze. Count the petals of love, Organizing… Continue reading →

Gifts

A few days ago was my 21st birthday. I had one of the best birthdays I’ve ever had honestly. I felt so loved by my family, friends, and students. I think the best… Continue reading →

Tourists

Emmanuel is the on on the right. Joseph, his best bud, is on the left. They’re inseparable, like two old grandpas. Such characters! Some time last week, I was sitting outside waiting for… Continue reading →

Fragrance

  Honey Sugar, run down my arms Funnel your life into these parched lips. Dissolve this bitter lingering. The chalk dust of regret. Flood my senses with sweetness. Overpower the acidity of anger.… Continue reading →

Begin Again

  Well, school has started again. We are in Week 2 and so far, so good! The first week was difficult, because it was a bit unorganized and we were all getting used… Continue reading →

The Sum Total

It’s been so long. I know. I really don’t have any excuses, but I don’t feel like I need to make any – what was I doing for 3 months or so when… Continue reading →

Graduation

On Thursday, everything can to an end – graduation. What we were all waiting and looking forward towards. We had been preparing the kids for weeks for the program – the walking, the… Continue reading →