2 Days Till (I Leave On) Spring Break...

...Not like I am counting or anything.

Many months ago (when snow wasn't all over the place) I signed up to go on an alternative spring break trip -- to Oklahoma. I have been looking forward to this trip for months! Travel and community service are my two favorite things to do.

Some of the highlights of our trip include:
Visit Oklahoma City Murrah Building Bombing Memorial
A drive through Moore Oklahoma (the city where the tornado damage occurred)
5 days of volunteering in Oklahoma
Disaster Response Panel
Evening out in Oklahoma
Reflection/Debriefing throughout the week
Dinner with Oklahoma community members
...and so much more!

I have never participated in this type of trip before, but have always dreamed of taking part in an alternative break trip.

One aspect of the trip I am most looking forward to is, meeting individuals who were affected by the tornado; and hearing each person's story. I'm excited to be able to lend a helping hand for a few days, supporting and assisting the Oklahoma community. 

What are you doing over spring break?

**This blog post was originally published on my other blog. 

Newness

I have wanted to start blogging for awhile. As apart of one of my college courses, we had to start a blog. Having an opportunity to write my thoughts out for everyone to read was strangely not as challenging as I had thought it would be; even though the topics were pretty simple.

Throughout this time, a handful of people have made the suggestion that I start my own blog -- one that is separate from the blog I write for my english class.

With spring break coming up, and the semester ending in a little less than two months, I figured this would be the perfect time to start my own blog.

It isn't a secret that I love to travel (and do community service). Within the next few months I will be partaking a variety of travels -- and I couldn't be more excited! Something about traveling is so peaceful and refreshing, to me. New environments. New experiences. New friends. New opportunities.

Stepping away from home, and daily routines; into new settings and new experiences can sometimes be a challenge. However, partaking in exciting adventures is invigorating. I can't wait to document and share my adventures.