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Blog #3 – September 2020 – Daily Life

The lesson I am supposed to learn this year is to LET GO. I made the perfect plan, everything was in place. I was getting ready for a two-month trip, through the organization WWOOF, to a farm in Taos, New Mexico where I would learn all about herbs and natural remedies. A week before IContinue reading “Blog #3 – September 2020 – Daily Life”

Blog #9 – Drean

One incredible person I have met this year is named Drean, an amazing, truly inspiring man. He is the owner of the first farm I went to this year in Hawaii. Although he is old, he seems to exude endless energy. He was with us, working every day and sharing his knowledge. He would oftenContinue reading “Blog #9 – Drean”

Blog 7 – Bravery, Kindness, Failures

During my gap year so far, I have been in many different types of situations. However, in this blog, I will focus on the ones where I have been brave, kind, where I have failed and bounced back.Bravery to me can take different shapes, what requires bravery in one person may not require bravery inContinue reading “Blog 7 – Bravery, Kindness, Failures”

Blog #6 – Goal Status Update

I have made a lot of progress with two of my four goals – doula certification/birthing experience and learning a sustainable lifestyle. I am scheduled to attended two births in the end of March and beginning of April. After that my certification will be complete and I can send in my packet for review. IContinue reading “Blog #6 – Goal Status Update”

Blog 5 – December – Views

I would not say that my view of myself has changed, my identity of who I am as a person has only been further confirmed through this year. I just think I have developed and learned more about myself. I feel more confident in my abilities and I have gained a new independence. This yearContinue reading “Blog 5 – December – Views”

Blog #5 — November 2020 — Assumptions

Sadly, my time in Hawaii is coming to an end, soon I will be on a plane back home to Florida for the holidays. I am excited to see my family, this is the longest I have been away from them. While I truly settled into this place in Hawaii, my home will always beContinue reading “Blog #5 — November 2020 — Assumptions”

Blog #4 – October 2020 – Waimanu

By no means am I an experienced hiker. And this trail was a beast: 8 miles long (16 round trip) and 7000 feet in elevation. Steep ups and downs over a huge mountain. And then a mile of really tough switchbacks descending into Waimanu Valley. Six other people and I started the journey on FridayContinue reading “Blog #4 – October 2020 – Waimanu”