I have moved a lot since college. All my moves have been by choice. All have been worth it. Today, I leave the United States to add another city, country and apartment to my…
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I will spend the fall semester in Kigali, Rwanda helping in the development of a social services program at an orphanage serving nearly 100 vulnerable boys. Though I feel more settled in New Orleans…
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On my first Mardi Gras, I discovered it to be a celebration of the people – an unparalleled tribute to culture and life, illustrated by the blend of ages, races and social statuses dancing…
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Wednesday morning, my sister, Julie, and I woke up in South Bend, Indiana only 95 miles from Chicago, Illinois. Though we grew up in Rochester, New York, Chicago has been the next closest city…
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I have officially lived in New Orleans for two weeks. The energy of this Crescent City is apparent as locals fill the streets with jazzy smiles, welcoming waves and friendly hellos.…
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New Orleans brings two Bonnies home
I came to the city hoping to learn about and assist in rebuilding people and communities, and I know with certainty now that this is exactly where I need to be to start making…
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It’s official. I no longer live in Chicago. My brother, Dan, and I set off for our road trip south from Chicago to New Orleans. …
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It’s almost time to give a long hug and tearful “see you soon” to those people who made my time in Chicago both fulfilling and unforgettable. I love you all more than words can…
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Even after two years of living amidst Chicago's hustle and bustle, I have found Midwesterners to be among the most approachable and down-to-earth group of people I’ve ever encountered.…
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I just completed the hunt for my ninth apartment in five years. Below is a summary of my search as a well-traveled, female twenty-something who is about to be a resident of the Big…