finding inspiration in the little things, hope in the big things, and purpose in the in-between…
Southern Oregon Strong
On September 8th, 2020, a growing brush fire tore through the towns of Phoenix and Talent, Oregon, forcing evacuations all over the county. Six months later, myself, and a group of students, traveled back to my hometown to hear the stories of local residents, and how they slowly but surely, found hope in the aftermath of the Almeda Fire.
portland trip 2019
Sometimes you just need to take a day trip and go explore. In the midst of studying for finals and dealing with the holidays, my friends and I took a trip into the city to explore some of the less-busy shops in downtown Portland.
2020 in Review
The year 2020 was such a trying time for everyone—COVID, job layoffs, and the fear of the unknown took hold of our everyday lives. While looking back on 2020, I began to count my blessings rather than my hardships.