From the outside looking in, you can't understand it; From the inside looking out, you can't explain it.

I love the people who have burrowed themselves into such a frustrating place in my heart that I can't help but love them even when I see their flaws

I woke up this morning a minute before my alarm and when I went to turn it off I had a text from Yadira on my phone that said "Good morning! I hope you have a wonderful day! :-)". On Monday Faiza texted me "I love you. I really do. You are so lovely I can't even comprehend that I am given the honor of being friends with you."

It would be useless to ask myself what I did to deserve such deeply and radiantly beautiful people in my life because it is not a matter of merit. I would rather leave the contemplation of 'why' to more awakened and philosophical individuals because I am more than happy to simply give thanks and marvel at the gifts I have received in my life than reduce them to my limited analysis.

"I can barely wait for the day I can step off the airplane, close my eyes and feel that same first gust of wind wrap me in its warm, familiar embrace."

As much as I can try to describe all the thoughts, memories, emotions, and dreams I have about Tanzania words will never be enough. It transcends words.

Definitely home sick right now. Things here are good, I just miss home.

Winning at everything in life? Why yes, yes I am. :)

There are certainly times in all of our lives that we feel as though the whole world might as well be resting on our shoulders, a weight nearly unbearable. And as I walked out of the bookstore, the $325 of books I just bought wasn't much help. But it's all good. Today I was reminded of how insignificant and fleeting my worries truly are.

You can never really know a person. How could you when we hardly know ourselves?