In recognition of MLK Day on January 16th, I joined thousands of other volunteers in a day of service commemorating the incredible legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr – a man whose unwavering dedication for…
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Island Girl in the Big City!
Remember that big United Nations exam I was complaining about? The four and a half hour long one? Well it came and went and my right hand is still intact. Thankfully. Since the exam was…
Ordinary people. Extraordinary courage. Stories that inspire
Not every adventure makes you laugh. Some adventures are more serious – they require reflection and make you appreciate everything around you. November 14th, 2011 was one such adventure. I headed to the John F….
You Want Me To Write That By Hand?
Sometime in July or early August this year I applied for the United Nations Young Professionals Programme, not really thinking much of it since I had been applying for practically every single job with the word…
Super-Intern Strikes Again
Being the gung-ho, ready for anything person that I am (really what was I thinking?) I graciously agreed to be volunteered to be part of The Rope Master James Thompson’s act. They said something about being on…
LA Live!!!
I arrived at AARP for the first day of my internship not too sure of what to expect. Little did I know that I would be thrust straight into the trenches that was the preparation…
The Adventure Begins
One year ago I embarked on an adventure. I left Grenada and moved to Washington, DC to pursue my graduate degree at American University School of Communication. Fast forward one year and with my…