Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010- Thank You

Dear 2010, You were a year full of introspection, transitions, growth, lessons, contentment, a new language, new friends, challenges, joy, faith, loneliness, change, travel and love. I am so thankful for this year and all it has wrought. I can’t … Continue reading

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The Super Bowl. It’s Not Just Tickets for Sale.

While living with my parents during the transition from Thailand to American life, I have seen more Patriot football games than I ever have before (and am slightly bemused at my mothers’ newly discovered footfall fervor (I think we can … Continue reading

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That is the Question

What was it like in Thailand?’ As so many people were so graciously involved and invested in the work I was doing in Thailand, I am asked this question quite often. And it’s one of the hardest questions to answer. … Continue reading

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A Gift

As this year comes to a close, The SOLD Projects’ mission continues to be simple yet great: to prevent the exploitation of children in Thailand. The need for individuals to get involved is also great. Whether you are a long-time … Continue reading

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Trident Gum and The Jersey Shore

While in the car today, teeth chattering as I tried to defrost from the 17 degree temperature outside, I informed my mother how I had had the unfortunate experience of catching my first episode of ‘The Jersey Shore’ last night. … Continue reading

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To Forgive

First posted on Spring- Inspiration in Bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Do unto others As you would have others do unto you.” I am not sure how it is for other people but, for me, forgiveness is a constant state of being I … Continue reading

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Your Heart

The following post was originally seen on Spring – Inspiration in Bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How brave is it to be generous with your heart? How hard is it to be giving with the most vulnerable, fragile and important part of yourself? … Continue reading

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Embark

The following post was originally seen on Spring – Inspiration in Bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn’t matter … Continue reading

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The Responsibilty of Generosity

The following post was originally seen on Spring – Inspiration in Bloom. A friend of mine (along with 3 other women) runs Spring. She asked me to be the November guest blogger and write about generosity and giving. As generosity … Continue reading

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Child Prostitution Happens in America

Federal Crackdown on Child Prostitution Results in 884 Arrests As my friend Constance said when she read this article: Sometimes you have to wonder what the hell is wrong with some people (CNN By Michael Martinez) — A three-day federal … Continue reading

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