there are some days where things just seem to stop.  just stop.  i continue to breathe.  i continue to think.  but in that moment, it seems as though every effort is frivolous ( Read more... )

spending a christmas alone in a city that is part home, part adventure is a little disorienting.  for weeks now, no one has talked about anything besides christmas.  i've been asked what my plans are by a thousand people, or so it seems, everyone from strangers to co-workers.  and no one seems to find my answer appropriate.  they "aww" and say " ( Read more... )

I’m starting to feel like I spend too much of my life trying to raise money, but I need to ask for your support again for a cause that’s very close to my heart!

For two and a half weeks in December and January I will be leading an Alternative Break to the border of Thailand and Burma. Our Alternative Break is a student-led trip including 12 ( Read more... )

It turns out desperation does sell and lately, flooding has brought exactly that to Bangladesh.  As many of my American friends and family have pointed out in the past few days, Bangladesh is now finally making the headlines, both in America and around the globe.  But it isn’t a story of joy or success that has brought it there.  Floods, the worst ( Read more... )

Yesterday, lying in lost in thought trying to make it through yet another bout of stomach problems caused by some unknown bacteria whose source I can’t quite pin down, it occurred to me yet again- this is the longest time I have spent away from the United States and all of the comforts (and discomforts) of home.

While I can’t claim to enjoy being ( Read more... )

Free Burma ranger executed by Burmese troops

On the Thai/Burma border we met with representatives of this group.  I can't quite describe how my heart sank when I read the news.  It is absolutely absurd that things like this continue to go on with so little international uproar.  He delivered food. medical care and medicine. hope that they might live ( Read more... )

So the fund raising is going well, and hopefully the momentum will keep up! Thank you to everyone who has donated and if you're still considering it (even $10 helps!), don't forget to visit http://www.firstgiving.com/supportcaitlinburnettRead more... )

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So the exciting news is that I'm going to Bangladesh! The fellowship I've taken with the Advocacy Project is a great chance to work with a home-grown human rights movement, making the best of the skills I've gained through my work so far ( Read more... )

OK, so Thailand was amazing and completely awe-inspiring, sad, and exciting. It also revived wanderlust in the worst way possible. Fortunately, it looks like I'll be spending the summer in Bangladesh with the Advocacy Project as a Peace Fellow. Any words of wisdom on Bangladesh would be welcome!