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I post here every once in a while, probably more frequently as I struggle to deal with a life that's nothing like what I expected 2+ years ago.

I decided last week that I'm ok enough to be done with therapy. I wrote this last week as a reminder to myself anytime I need to remind myself of this ( Read more... )

I started taking St. John's Wort, and I have felt happier/better/more stable/healthier/etc. then I have in 7 or 8 years or so.I was diagnosed with depression when I was 17, but was always so against taking any kind of medication, and didn't like my therapist for suggesting it so quickly so I stopped going after a couple sessions and couldn't bring ( Read more... )

I leave tomorrow night. Follow my summer here: http://fragileintherain.blogspot.com/

It looks like I am headed to Gulu, Uganda for the summer. I will be working with United Youth Action for Progress. They obviously work with children, focussing on educational and psychosocial programs. I will be there all of June and July, possibly a little longer, but I think that's about how long my savings will hold out...of course any donations ( Read more... )

I met someone who's former principal is from Uganda, and who put me in contact with her. She's going to pass on my resume to everyone she knows. Pray that something works out, and I can follow my heart to Uganda this summer.

entangled in you unable to
extricate myself

the intertwining of limbs
as I lay my head on
your chest
listening to my heart yours beating
arm around me
safely captivated then
let go, I can’t

more difficult than
morning untangling

I got accepted for an internship with Africa Faith & Justice Network in DC, which is wonderful. I really wanted to work with them this summer. One slight problem though. The cost of living in DC is insane, and I'm a poor/broke grad student. So...I'm trying to find someone who lives in DC who I could perhaps crash on their couch or floor or ( Read more... )

"I want to be a musician because playing the xylophone is a gift from God. Without music, there would be no life ( Read more... )

My roommate brought home a dog yesterday. His name is Sydney, and he's an Australian cattle dog, between 1 and 2 years old. He's adorable!


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