As I began diving deeper into what outdoor advocacy looks like and how I wanted my life to reflect my beliefs, I was immediately overwhelmed with the tidal wave of information and all of the things I should be paying … Continue reading →
For the longest time, I lived my life asleep. I slept-walked to class, I slept through my homework, I slept through my experiences with friends. My mind stayed numb while scrolling through Instagram, while in meetings, while driving. This sounds … Continue reading →
There are many ways to learn, but learning by experience? That’s the backbone of our lives. When we were growing up, my parents decided it was best if we didn’t have television, regular access to computers, or interaction with most … Continue reading →
Lord Tennyson, at the end of his poem ‘Ulysses,’ wrote “To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not To Yield.” If you ask any person who might have received an essay from me whilst in college, you can bet I … Continue reading →
I have always struggled with the question, “where are you from?” What does this question mean? Truly, those asking are wondering where I call “home,” but this could mean a lot of things. Do you wish to know where I … Continue reading →