Hiking
One of the greatest reasons I enjoyed my previous job was the opportunity to experience different cities, regions and parts of the country. I absorb all of the energy in the atmosphere, whatever it is, for better or for worse. … Read more >
The First 100 Years are Hard
“The First 100 Years are Hard.” That is a Lebanese saying that I learned shortly after my arrival to Lebanon. It means that things get easier after the first 100 years. Too bad no one ever lives long enough to… Read more >
Fadia
I first saw her on a Sunday morning. She was a new face and it was her face, framed by her bright blue hijab, that first caught my attention. I thought she was beautiful and it was also the first… Read more >
Overheard in Lebanon
Lebanese have a way of being overly honest and frank, especially when it comes to their opinions on your hair, makeup, health and weight loss or gain or the potential of either of these things based on what they think… Read more >
Welcome to the Nabaa
Welcome to the Nabaa. The Nabaa is the poorest neighborhood here in the already working class district of Borj Hammoud. Trash blows down the cluttered alley filled with a crisscross of power lines. Clothes are hanging from the windows of… Read more >
Heaven on Earth
One of my top projects upon arriving to Beirut has been to take on the annual Kingdom Fiesta that our church puts on. The Kingdom Fiesta is a 3-day multi-cultural festival that features 10 or more different nationalities and people… Read more >
A Melting Pot of the Nations
I have a lot of new posts that I am working on and not really happy with any of them right now. So I decided to share something else instead. I have been doing research on data of our neighborhood… Read more >
1 Week In!!
I’ve been trying to jot down a few thoughts and recap some highlights from my first week. It has only been a week but somehow it feels like 3 weeks. Heat I haven’t taken my jackets off at any point… Read more >
Church
Lebanon is one of the better places in the Middle East for Christians to safely and legally practice their faith. However, they still do not experience the freedom of the USA. My first evening at the church was encountered with… Read more >