Living with (More) Surprises
Do you ever feel that you’ve had to learn the same lessons repeatedly? I learn the don’t-make-promises-before-you-know-what-you’re-getting-into lesson over and over again. When it happens every time, it shouldn’t be a surprise. But, oh, it is. I tend to make big sweeping commitments of flexibility and openness only to be tested on my flexibility and [...]
The quarter life crisis in 2013
Another year has rolled by and yet again resolutions have been made all around the world. From wild claims of not eating chocolate for a whole year to attempts at not drinking for a month, aspirations to learn a new language, or time to focus on a relationship or work issue, the statements have come [...]
Adjustments and Outhouses
As I reflect on my adaptation to Florida and how much I’ve grown this year, I know I have my Peace Corps training to thank for my flexibility. Thus, here is an excerpt from my first couple of weeks in Moldova as a Peace Corps volunteer in 2007. I loved my experience, and when the [...]
Happy State of Mind: conquering environmental stress
New surroundings, new places of residence, and new jobs can all be huge triggers for someone who is depressed. . The first time I went off to college in a new city, it took a toll on my self-esteem and ability to perform at my best. The same can be said about my first job, [...]
Occupy Wall Street and now the world
Occupy Wall Street began as a protest of thousands which has spread to tens of thousands in cities worldwide. Hardly anyone (myself included) thought this was possible, and it keeps on growing. But what do they mean? Both domestically and internationally? As the U.S. protests have grown, I’ve been working to understand them as best [...]
 thought this was possible, and it keeps on growing. But what do they mean? Both domestically and internationally? As the U.S. protests have grown, I’ve been working to understand them as best [...] "Pin It")
Changing
A Go Girl wants to travel, is traveling, has traveled. A Go Girl wants to see different places, is and has. And a Go Girl wants to see change. I am for equality across the board. It bothers me when women are discriminated against but it also bothers me when women take advantage of old [...]
