Last night I turned on to an all too familiar street and felt the usual bubble of laughter rise up in my throat as I glanced at the cross streets of my apartment: Bruce and Wayne. One can't help but love living at the corner of the Dark Knight himself. It's just one of the… Continue reading It’s Home, Even if It Is a Bit Messy
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The words, “I don’t know I can’t”
This summer I have been working as an ELA teacher for the non-profit College Tracks in San Francisco. The premise behind the organization is that taking students from traditionally under-resourced communities and giving them added academic and personal assistance throughout their four years of high school and then making sure to keep track of them… Continue reading The words, “I don’t know I can’t”
To the Two Who Showed Me How To Walk the Tight Rope
It didn't hit me quite as hard until Alumni Induction that next year will not be a year filled with my two amazing mentors. Most people just have one TFA 2nd year mentor, but I've been lucky enough to have two, both "official" and "unofficial" who have been nothing short of two of my closest… Continue reading To the Two Who Showed Me How To Walk the Tight Rope
If You Like Piña Coladas, Getting Caught in a Good Book…
I wouldn't be doing the work of a good business woman if I did not talk about my passion for the start-up work that I do in every space that I reside in, one of those spaces being my blog. Growing up I was an avid reader. My mom is a writer, and when classmates… Continue reading If You Like Piña Coladas, Getting Caught in a Good Book…
Don’t Say the “F” Word
I try to pride myself in being a woman who believes in actions being stronger than words, and I attempt to teach my kids that same value. I often tell them that they don't have to tell me sorry, they just need to change the behavior. Because of my strong belief in this principle, the… Continue reading Don’t Say the “F” Word
A Hop and a Skip in Arenal and the End of Spring Break Costa Rica
It was with sad hearts that we left Monteverde, where we had spent four incredible days in the mountains with a host with a heart of gold. After saying our goodbyes and gobbling up the last of the farmer's cheese, we embarked on our jeep-boat-jeep journey to our next destination, Arenal. Arenal is known for… Continue reading A Hop and a Skip in Arenal and the End of Spring Break Costa Rica
Bridge Treks, a Horse named Johnny, and Coffee/Sugar/Chocolate Tour Caffeine Highs
Even though the soreness in our bodies used to classrooms and workouts consisting of grading marathons, Monteverde continued to lure us into adventure after adventure. It is probably fitting that I quickly mention a brief encounter with a scorpion. I was going through my clothes, looking for a swimsuit, when I saw something dark in… Continue reading Bridge Treks, a Horse named Johnny, and Coffee/Sugar/Chocolate Tour Caffeine Highs
100% Aventura
Our adventure tour in Monteverde, Costa Rica promised a unique adrenaline rush in the heart of the cloud forest. It 100% delivered.After San Jose/Heredia, we took a public bus headed to Monteverde, which is where the cloud forest is located high up in the mountains. The journey was incredibly picturesque as we climbed higher and… Continue reading 100% Aventura
We Climbed a Volcano and Danced, Danced, Danced (and Sang)
Spring Break was nothing but pure bliss. I now understand why Costa Ricans say 'pure vida' all the time, because that is exactly how I felt during my 9 days in Costa Rica with my two lovely travel companions, Thecla and Ruthie. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, trekking and lounging. We arrived… Continue reading We Climbed a Volcano and Danced, Danced, Danced (and Sang)
Looking Out the Window and Seeing Someone Look Back
As if teaching and working on a start-up was not demanding enough, I'm currently taking an online course through the Johns Hopkins School of Education on Introduction to Global Urban Education. Anyone who knows me should know how exciting a course like this would make me, as it combines my passions of international comparative education… Continue reading Looking Out the Window and Seeing Someone Look Back
Odelia Younge 