One Day

Recently, I was listening to the radio and came across a song called "One Day" by Matisyahu. As a student in a Peace and Conflict Resolution program, this song really struck me and has been an inspiration to me in the past few weeks. 


I'll let the song do the rest of the talking. Enjoy! 

Sometimes I lay under the moon
And I thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day

It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent blood
Drenched pavement keep on movin'
Though the waters stay ragin'

And in this life you may lose your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it phase you, no way

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence down with the hate
One day we'll all be free and proud
To be under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like


From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/m/matisyahu-lyrics/one-day-lyrics.html 

Memorable Monday

Nobody can be exactly like me. Even I have trouble doing it. 

~ Talllulah Bankhead

Where have we been?

So I know it looks like we've fallen off the face of the planet. But we haven't...I promised! Truth is, both of us have been in a month of transition, and life has been crazy! (Not to mention the lack of internet access at any given time.) Therefore, a little update for you all:  :)

Courtney is getting ready to head to the Middle East with Young Adults in Global Mission for a year-long service trip. Needless to say, there's a lot of preparation she's been doing. We're certainly going to miss her here in the states, but thanks to the wonderful world of technology, she won't be absent from our blog! :) You can also read more about her trip on her travel blog.

As for me, I've recently moved to the Philly area to start a graduate program in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. New journeys for everyone, haha! In other exciting news, I also just started an internship at Women's Campaign International. This non-profit organization works with women in developing countries to give them the skills and tools they need to become more involved in market and political processes in their home countries. It looks to be a promising, positive, and life-changing experience.

So there you have it...lots of change lately, but all good things! We're so excited for the next year and al; the new perspectives we'll encounter!

Memorable Monday

Each moment is a place you've never been.
~ Mark Strand

Memorable Monday

Be not content with stories of those who went before you. Go forth and create your own story. ~ Rumi