Everyone was awkward.most people overcome it. or own it.

It’s been a bizarre week. One of my first back after spending some time with some awesome kids in Africa.  I think everyone expects to come back changed… selling all of their stuff… feeling selfish… wanting to cure diseases. Instead, this week I have watched families struggling and breaking apart; kids who are hurting so much they spend their days trying to hold back tears; seeing moms who want to love their kids, but have…

I wish that weren’t the case. But I look at my life sometimes and realize that I’m still just that awkward kid with headgear and a one-strap backpack trying to figure things out.  I still want a dog.I thought when I moved out of the house I would get a place of my own, learn Korean and get a dog. I have a place of my own, but now I have a cat and a…

I played ultimate frisbee today. It was awesome. I love running and getting that ridiculous catch that no one thought you would get. I love scoring and watching the other team take the walk of shame.  The catch - I’m just not that good at throwing a frisbee.  My dad and I used to play frisbee when I was a kid - and by “play” I really mean, throw. I can throw if no one…

Back from AfricaBeen home for a day. Still thinking…

I can count the number of boys I’ve dated on one hand. I regret a lot of those dates, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t learn something. There are relatively few specific memories I can point out, but I do remember 3 specific phrases from boyfriends past that I think will stick with me for the rest of my life.  "Not every date is going to be magic." This came after I was in an…