Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Thailand

When I arrived at Vikasa, I said hello to the people I knew and introduced myself to the people I didn’t know. Carolina and Jeb, a married couple, were the hosts’ of this getaway trip. Originally, I had met them through my brother Alex, who did CrossFit with them a while ago. They were the…

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Seeing Clearly

If someone asked you to look a stranger directly in the eye for three solid minutes, do you think you could do it? Well, yesterday, I did just that. I have been taking a mindfulness meditation class and it has been nothing short of inspiring.  Gina, our meditation instructor, is a peaceful person who is passionate about her craft…

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A World Away From Home

FAQs:  Q: Do you think you will ever meet your biological parents?      A: No. Q: Do you think your biological parents might look like you?     A: I want to believe so. Q: Have you been back to Russia since your adoption?     A: No. Q: Do you want to go back to…

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A Semester Abroad

Studying abroad is something I never aspired to do while planning for college. My school, Mitchell College, did not have a study abroad program, so I never really gave it any thought. That being said, I am a person who loves to travel and loves going on adventures. Flying on an airplane, riding on a…

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