Katie's Blog

I strive daily to embrace my surroundings, challenge my perceptions, and stimulate my mind and body.

This has led to many local and international adventures. A few of which are documented here.

When in Rome....

We get excited about learning 😁

Views of Joberg

🚨HELP!🔮 Last night I had a dream that two geodes/crystals were growing out of my side and when I pulled them out it left a gaping wound. I wasn’t hurt but when I tried to show the doctor she didn’t believe me it came from a crystal/rock. When I tried to show her proof of the rocks I couldn’t figure out which one they were because I had so many rocks in my pockets (for those of you that have ever gone to the beach with me I know you’re not surprised). Any dream interpreters out there? What does his mean??? . As for the pic, so much fun forest bathing and soaking up the views from the miles of paths in Rock Creek Park this weekend with @amyhutch7 (such good snaps 📸) and @slolivia.

Avocado head 🥑 .. . . . . #avocado #avocadohead

William, Nelson, Peter, and Christine stand under the mango tree where they host support groups for people affected by sexual and gender based violence at the Rimenze IDP camp in South Sudan. The majority of the staff are residents of the IDP camp and fled their homes two years ago as a result of insecurity and violence in the area. They work tirelessly to meet the psychosocial needs of their community under the supervision of Christine who is getting her BSW at the local university in #Yambio. What an amazing team here and I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with them and learn from them this past week!

1 year + 1 month ago I moved to Houston. I had no idea what the next year would bring and I certainly never expected to love this city as much as I do! But big changes are coming...

So grateful to have been a part of this Emergency Response and for having the opportunity to be with #Tinian as they start their long road to recovery. Thank you for your warmth and hospitality; for your humor while facing such adversity. I’m in awe of the resilience and impressed by the hard work of the responders, especially @31stmeu.

Nearly 100% of the island has lost their home. Pictured here (sometimes you have to look very close), military has set up tents on the properties which families have moved into while the long road to recovery begins. ———————— Hardly in the news, but 2 weeks ago cat 5 typhoon #Yutu made landfall on US territory, Mariana islands with wind speeds of 180 mph. #MarianaStrong

That time I got to be co-pilot but didn’t actually get to touch any of the flying instrument things (thank goodness).

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

July 19, 2011 in beduin, donkey, jordan, petra, saba'a, spring

I was quite surprised to see a familiar face at the bus station as I waited to board the 6:30 a.m. bus to Petra. Alejandro, one of the guys I met in the hostel in Cairo, was also taking the same bus. This trip has been a pleasant surprise in that I've never really had to travel alone so far.