L2: The Power of Language

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can shape my reality." ~A new friend

Language is such a influential device. The words one chooses to describe their daily experiences can be so trivial, yet enriched in so much power. Taking the time to think about how words can affect the thoughts, the choices, the actions, and ultimately the identity.

DELLL: The Pearl of Africa

It's been two months since I left for Uganda. Now back in the States, it seems like the summer slipped through my fingers. This has been one amazing adventure.

(Sunset over the rice fields)

(My Amaka)

(UVP K2 Amaka)

(K2 & VHT Amaka)

(Mah Girl Edisa)

(The River Nile)

(Sunrise on the River Nile)

I can only hope to one day find my amaka (family) and the part of my heart I left in the Pearl of Africa.

L2: Eyes Opened

I had a meeting last night with a community professional and he said something that caught my attention:
"What kind of fun profession isn't hard work?"


Through all the politics, the growing pains, and the harsh words, I still love Suitcase with all of my being. Challenges accepted.

L2: Gandalf Always Knows Best

A silent reminder from a friend I've grown to be close to this past year of the wise words of Gandalf the Grey:

In all of this chaos, "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you."

Thanks SB

L2L3: Distracted Mind

EDIT: This is an adapted version of a post I wrote after deciding to combine blogs. I know this breaks some rules, but the purposes of the blogs are different and so I needed to edit some bits.

Succumbed to some stalking after the first time in three weeks. Relived some memories and pain at the same time. How are we going to get through this Asher? 

By treading slowly and carefully.

DEL1LL: Thanks for the inspiration

In a one minute procrastination effort the day before Finals Week, I felt the need to say thanks to the guy that inspired my sub-motto: Discover, Explore, Live, Learn, Love. Thanks for the conversation that night until 3AM SW. Much needed.
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Ask yourself this. What are you going to remember? The days where you studied in Barker/Stacks OR the times you danced on couches to the beat of the life inside you, the time you went kite-nicking the weekend before Finals, the moments when you close your eyes to hear the silence?


Your choice.

L2: Be the Bigger, Better Person

Don't make the same mistakes twice. Learn, Esther.

Don't ever do that again. Be the bigger and better person. Know that your words have a strong power. 

No one said it better than Peter Parker's grandpa: "With great power comes great responsibility." 

Fuck. DO BETTER.