Now What?
It is hard to believe that I only have a short time left in Beirut! I have my ticket booked back to the States on August 1st. Not going to lie, I think the first things I am going to… Read more >
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 >
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 >
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 >