Quotes that I have enjoyed over time in different seasons

God takes full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him. Charles Stanley, https://www.bible.com/events/48737902 You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting. James V. Hart, Hook You don’t look happy or excited about the prospect of our […]

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Goodbye, friend 👋🏾

For the past two days, as I rise from bed, a soft utterance escapes my lips: “I wish we had more time.” More time to reconnect, engage in our familiar conversations, but above all, more time to simply talk.  You made your presence felt on May 31, 2020, when I needed a friend—always reliable. On […]

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My 20 days volunteer work with Youth With A Mission Los Angeles (YWAM LA)

Before completing my graduate studies, I had planned to devote my time to either career development or volunteering for a meaningful cause. Regarding career development, I intended to study French in Quebec City or France. For volunteer work, my goal was to teach English in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, or a similar destination. I conducted thorough […]

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2022 Travels: First time in the US and road trip to Charlottetown and Halifax

After a real-life tsunami hits, I had to re-strategize and look at things from a different lens. After an incredibly cold and first-time winter, it only made sense to hit the road and explore the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Canada. What most people think when they hear Canada is “a good country brimming with […]

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A Tear and A Smile by Khalil Gibran

I would not exchange the sorrows of my heartFor the joys of the multitude.And I would not have the tears that sadness makesTo flow from my every part turn into laughter.I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.A tear to purify my heart and give me understandingOf life’s secrets and hidden things.A […]

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The Journey: On a seasoned supervisor coupled with funding

To fully appreciate this post, kindly read; The story and background The application process After successfully gaining admission, I immediately went on a supervisor hunt. Here is a summary with timelines; Started reaching out to supervisors. Reached out to my current supervisor on November 20 2020 after rejection from other supervisors. Had my interview on […]

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