Looking Back With intricate henna that spiraled up both of my arms, an Indian wrap skirt tied around my waist, and a tired, gray t-shirt hanging from my shoulders, I stepped off the plane. In the glass along the wall, I caught my reflection. I was met with sleep-deprived eyes and 26 hours worth of messy … More Looking Back, Looking Forward
“Oh, you are buying this for your mama? I’ll give you the ‘mama special.’ When someone buys for their mama, I always give them a good deal.” The man smiled as he unfolded a beautiful, white, pure cashmere scarf lined with intricate mangos and flowers embroidered in pink and blue. “Only 2000 rupees.” (That’s equivalent … More I Bought Too Many Scarves! (And Other Things that Happened on my Hyderabad Trip)
After two months in India, I am not going back to Minnesota as the same girl. … More How India Changed Me
Today was the third and final day of the wedding. After a full Indian makeover, I enjoyed the marraige ceremony. … More Day Three of an Indian Wedding: It’s Official!
The second day of this wedding was all about music and dance. I even danced on stage to a Bollywood song. As I push myself out of my comfort zone, I’m making wonderful memories. … More Day Two of an Indian Wedding: Dance Party
Three days of celebration, food, family, henna, and even the great-grandson of Gandhi. This Indian wedding is something that I will never forget! … More An Indian Wedding: Day One
Can you believe that I’m already starting my 6th week in the lab? Time is flying by! Every weekday, I spend three to nine hours in the tissue culture lab, depending on if I visit the school or work in the greenhouse. For the most part, I have been diligently working through the double haploid … More Five Weeks in a Plant Lab
This trip has wrecked my life; it has taken everything that I believed was important and shattered it. And this has been one of the best experiences of my life. … More Halfway Point: Some Honest Thoughts
Even in July, school is in full swing in India. These are the most polite children I have ever seen, even when they giggle at my hair color. … More My Fantastic Time at an Indian School
Adjusting to a new time zone, adapting to a new culture, and living without a church family was put a strain on my body, mind, and soul. As I found out, 8,293 miles from home is a weird place to realize you don’t know who you are. So, I outlined three goals (plus a bonus challenge) to improve the health of my body, mind, and soul during the month of July. … More Finding Motivation and Purpose, 8,293 Miles from Home
Into India 