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Rainy Days
The rainy season has officially commenced! In other words, the monsoon and typhoon season is now upon us, which means bringing your...
Jessica Sanders
Jul 10, 20152 min read


An Injustice
A few nights ago, I was out to dinner with a friend and observed something that disturbed me. I don't even think that's the right word to...
Jessica Sanders
Jun 24, 20152 min read


Some Days
About a week ago, I had a rather rough day. It wasn’t because of homesickness or the fact that I currently have a cold, nor was it a...
Jessica Sanders
Jun 15, 20153 min read


Summer Days
The last few days of summer are winding down, and there is a mixture of excitement and loathing as kids are preparing to go back to...
Jessica Sanders
May 28, 20153 min read
The Struggle IS Real
The phrase “the struggle is real” has become quite popular recently. When people started using it, it made me laugh. But now, when I hear...
Jessica Sanders
May 11, 20152 min read


A Stirring Inside
I feel like there are so many things stirring up inside of me right now. I know that I am being completely vulnerable in sharing my heart...
Jessica Sanders
May 6, 20152 min read


Staying Busy
I have officially been here for a month now, and it has already been a busy one! My day-to-day schedule is different depending on what...
Jessica Sanders
Apr 30, 20155 min read


A Fine Line
As he stepped into the jeepney, the first thing I noticed was his feet. He was barefoot. His feet were cracked and were a charcoal color...
Jessica Sanders
Apr 13, 20152 min read


All Settled In
I have been here for only a week and a half now and feel quite settled in. I have a cute little apartment in Muntinlupa, which is a...
Jessica Sanders
Apr 6, 20156 min read


This Is It
As I sit here writing this, I am in the Guam International Airport, halfway to Manila. I keep asking myself, “Is this really it? Has this...
Jessica Sanders
Mar 27, 20152 min read
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