Missing My Peanut Butter Sandwich
I went without food for 30 hours last weekend and while I believe that I made a difference, what was perhaps most meaningful, was just how much my own perspective was changed. I was hungry, tired and in a little bit of pain. Stomach growling, I drank more glasses of juice than I can count at the […]
I’m hungry for change…
This morning, I probably used about 100 of litres of water in my 5 minute shower; by the time the day is over millions in developing countries will have used only 10 in their entire day. Before I go to bed tonight, I’ll probably have a snack; around the world, millions of children go to bed […]
Earth Hour: Will your lights be off?
Created by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth House first took place in Syndney, Australia on March 31, 2007. This year, millions all around the world will be participating. Join them tomorrow, March 29, from 8-9pm to take a stand against global warming.
I’ve seen Facebook groups, television interviews and even articles on my city’s local website promoting […]
Where you don’t want to be a boy…
I’ve been hibernating a bit over these past few weeks, but after what seemed like endless papers and four exam essays in two and a half hours, I think I’m finally ready to come out of hiding…
A few weeks ago I added an entry in response to an article about different countries in the world […]
Voluntour…what?
Voluntourism…
It’s a bit of a funny word, which I’m not even sure is in the dictionary at the moment.
When I think of vacations, like my trip to Mexico last May, I think of amazing food, picture taking, beaches, waves, coconuts, sunscreen (with pale skin and freckles, I’m convinced I need it!) and forgetting about work, […]
