"Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Ghandi

Dear Friends and Family-

I am about to move again. Yet again, a vast chance in my life. As I pack up my things and wrap up the loose ends of the work I have done in Texas since returning home, I find myself, as always with mixed feeling about leaving. 

I remember when I left for Belfast, I had a week or so before the big move date that I had cold feet. I remember thinking...what am I doing here? Am I crazy? The answer I have found is yes, but I fit nicely in a crazy world! 

Starting my masters will no doubt be a huge change. I am going to be studying with some of the best minds in the nation, and I feel so honored to say that! I no doubt will have things every day that touch me, scare me, and change me. 

Life is such a continuous game of change. I am excited to make the move, jump in, and try something new. 

I would like to change this site a little and deviate from the original purpose. I will be writing now about things that are happening that I am passionate about. This might take the face of peace issues in the US, things I am learning in class about policy or injustice, or just what I feel compelled to write about. I will use this space to share what I have learned and what I am personally standing up for these days. 

I am as always so very thankful in the harvest season especially for the friends and family that support and love me so much. Blessings be with all of you this holiday season and I'll keep you posted on my next adventure to come! 

All my love,

Melissa