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On my final night in Zambezi, I walked outside the convent underneath the night sky. Part of this expedition was practical, as I wanted to make sure I didn’t have any lingering socks on the laundry line. I also wanted … Continue reading →

I knew I would likely be bored on the plane, so I decided to pack a narwhal Woobles kit. For those of you not aware, a Woobles kit teaches you how to crochet through the magical construction of a cute … Continue reading →

The night before we headed to Zambezi was the last time I wrote the blog. At that time I wasn’t feeling ready to come. Now it is the night before we leave Zambezi and I’m not ready to go.  I … Continue reading →

When we got off the plane in Zambezi, I would have told you I knew what accompaniment was. What I didn’t know is the next three-ish weeks would prove me wrong. Not only did I not understand the practice of … Continue reading →

Mirrors are a rare thing for us to find here. In the convent, with four bathrooms, there are no mirrors. The majority of schools and other public places we have visited in Zambia, also, do not have mirrors.  Every time … Continue reading →

I sit on the wooden benches looking at our laundry hanging on the line. In a sliver of shade, I feel a warm beam of sun on my face. The dust blows through the air, wafting both the smell of … Continue reading →

My name is Katendi Sengevu and in August this year I will be 50 years old. I have 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls. I live and work in Mufulira, Zambia, under the Ministry of Health as a maid. … Continue reading →

Fulfillment: a deep sense of happiness, meaning, and purpose. The feeling of having realized your potential or living a life that aligns closely with your values.  Synonyms: Satisfaction, self-realization, accomplishment. For the past 3 weeks I have come face to face … Continue reading →

When I first started martial arts, my teacher introduced me to an exercise that has become a key element of my warm-up routine. The exercise goes like this: you stand with your feet hip-width distance apart, and you imagine you’re … Continue reading →

In the beginning of November, I received an email notifying me that I had been accepted into the Gonzaga in Zambezi study abroad! I was ecstatic and had no trouble pressing the button to confirm my acceptance into the program. … Continue reading →