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My beautiful Hannah Elizabeth, You are the one of the most amazing beings I have met. Your passion for life and compassion for people have led you to this moment of matrimony and union. I am ecstatic for everything that awaits you in this new journey: the growth, the love, the passion, the family. As you embark on this road ahead, I want to send my deepest and warmest blessings for you and Akel. Let your companionship be ever so sweet and gentle, Let your joy draw you both into deeper intimacy, Let your excitement for life take you on greater adventures, Let your commitment lead you both into deeper wells where you can pour into those around you! My beautiful sister Hannah, I long to be there with you on the hills of Lebanon saying I do to your love and as I remember our journey of friendship together, I know that God will truly lavish his grace and love and peace through both of you. #mountains #naturelovers #walk #friendship #love #livinglifetothefullest #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instagood #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #hiking #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #traveler #adventuringthroughlife #india #anotherdayinparadise #justtryingtobegreat #livingthedream (at The Western Ghats) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzrOOBvhLrp/?igshid=1u9q2tll8731j

And Samson said, “With the jawbone of a donkey, heaps upon heaps, with the jawbone of a donkey have I struck down a thousand men.” My brother living up to his name, in the land of jawbone hill. I love you bro and miss you very dearly. I miss all the endless adventures and spontaneity. #mountains #naturelovers #walk #friendship #love #livinglifetothefullest #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instagood #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #hiking #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #traveler #adventuringthroughlife #india #anotherdayinparadise #justtryingtobegreat #livingthedream #himalayas #auli #siblinglove (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzS888mBmKH/?igshid=ipm2eoqcm9w

In every moment, you should make the most of it no matter where the road takes you. Crisfield, the world capital of blue crabs was a ghost town in the middle of nowhere Maryland. The streets were empty and looked abandoned. But I was still determined. I walked and walked observing every little spot in search of some blue crab. I finally stumbled upon a place that the lady is painting that offered 99 cent crab. I walked into the place only to be informed that they didn’t do the offer on holidays. I was saddened by the news but still kept my hopes high, I exchanged some conversations and then something happened. Lo and behold, I was offered a tray full of crab to take with me back to the ship. The moments when you stop to explore, stories start to manifest right in front of you. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler #yeshua #speaksthroughart #creation #flowers #joy #peace #compassion #love #restinhislove #givethanks (at Crisfield, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOcwV_hM07/?igshid=c790s8rsjwp8

A common question that has been asked about cruise life is: “If you work seven days a week, how do you even get to enjoy anything?” Well, mankind has become accustomed to this state of existential vacuum; the feeling of the total and ultimate meaninglessness of our lives. Which manifest in a state of boredom when we find ourselves having an enormous increase in our free time. Seasonal work makes you appreciate every hour, every minute, every second of the day. When you get those moments, you start to find meaning in everything around you. For me, sunrise and sunsets became my constant. Every journey brought new perspective with color and contrast as the waves danced in the distant. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler #yeshua #speaksthroughart #creation #flowers #joy #peace #compassion #love #restinhislove #givethanks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzM_nt5hZ0z/?igshid=19bubdt6rqk06

Throwback to the start of cruise life last year in Guilford. This tiny town helped me walk through solitude one step at a time. She let me explore every building, every tree, every flower. I felt reconnected with the voice within, the thoughts started to flow and I came alive and fell in love with travel all over again. It was my first solo trip after over six years. I am thankful for the opportunity to have explored the rivers of Florida all the way through Maine. As I return back to the boat life, I thought it is only apt to reminisce all the memories I didn’t get to publish and stories that I didn’t get to write. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler #yeshua #speaksthroughart #creation #flowers #joy #peace #compassion #love #restinhislove #givethanks (at Guilford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzKK6SyhhvW/?igshid=15ysxvosczbl7

The time when I got to take my first vacation with American Cruise Lines as a manager and got hooked to a round trip ticket to Alaska! Thank you @alexember for being a great host and catching up after 10 years. Thank you for the magical views through Alaska and teaching and introducing me to acro yoga and making me fall in love with it. Thank you for the endless supply of cappuccinos. Thank you for hikes and lavishing my soul with nature and fresh air. 📸: @alexember #collegebuds #etbu #livingthedream #livinglifetothefullest #alaska #anchorage #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #travelblog #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #traveler #passionpassport #adventuringthroughlife (at Flattop Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs0wqHPDF00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hhiwm06kxj2t

Awaiting the arrival of all the adventure and unknown in the new year. 2018 has taught me so many things, I have grown and been challenged, traveled all through the east coast on a cruise ship, worked 7 days a week, 12 hour days for 4 months straight, got a promotion at work, felt appreciated and defeated, learned to understand strength and grow through my weaknesses, make new and lasting friendships and dive deeper with existing friends through the distance. And much more! Thankful for 2018 and all the journey she invited me to embark on. Looking into 2019 with pure excitement and commitment in the mountains for a season. There is so much life has to offer and I am ready to embrace life to the fullest. I long to write and capture more, I long to cook meals that make me connect and come alive, I long to hike mountains and understand the majesty in creation, I long to sing again, I long to build new connections in this new place, I long to be authentic and true to myself and to who God has created me to be, I long to host and love people well, I long to travel, I long to finally put debt behind me and pursue all the dreams that been on the back burner on this journey of being debt free. I just truly long to embrace this life ahead with open arms, open ears, open eyes and open hearts! May we love fully everyday no matter how easy or hard it may be. May we find rest in the peace and love that is lavished over us, May we continue to kiss beauty that’s all around us. Happy 2019! Come visit me in Colorado Springs! 📸: @olyrekoh #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #travelblog #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #traveler #passionpassport #adventuringthroughlife #colorado #coloradosprings #2019 (at Colorado Springs, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJtq1EjamE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ak60dzatplsw

As winter comes, I look back at the nectar that flowed from your flowers. The scent and color that drew the bees to you. The life that I see around keeps me wanting more of you. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler (at Rockland, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNcRVaHvwb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v26kqybubu2r

#rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler (at Kingston, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNcKRAn_cr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o21vumd5ojx0

This girl, She accommodates like no other. She will show up, turn up and break it down everywhere she is present! This woman, I have mad respects for her, she is my sister who is up for late night food, laughter madness and dancing at random festival to random music!!! Even when I bail out on multiple events, you continue to baffle me with your commitment to our friendship and your pursuit of people over and over again. This girl is 💯 (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNXDdYDR52/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uutfgneakjyn

When you feel like you are not competent, walk out of it: a physical walk is necessary. Don’t stay in the chaos, in the defeat, let your feet take you into his creation. There awaits a life that is flourishing in the trees, in the flowers, in the leaves, in the birds and the bees. Let his life consume your defeat and deliver you into a place of freedom. My new journey across the east coast has it’s challenges, There are days of victory and days of defeat. There are days of joy and days of sadness. There are days of vibrant energy and utter exhaustion There are days of constant communion and days when loneliness sits like a cloud. There are moments where I can’t shake off the emotions that I feel, so I step out and just walk, walk until my feet can’t take it anymore. Oh weary soul, it won’t be long until you will find home. What is home? Is it a place or people that you hold you close? And when that day arrives, embrace every moment of bliss, every hour of connection that you are able to rekindle, every bite that remind you of the divine and every drink that you get to taste. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler (at Hudson River) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNWp3iDICe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f3cm0szodx7k

Throwing it back to the time when I celebrated resurrection of Jesus with Eritrean sister! Helen, you pursue people so well over and over again. Its truly fascinating me how you never gave up on our friendship even through the distance. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to experience your culture and food and your community. The coffee gathering every morning, afternoon and evening definitely was such a beautiful moment! To experience culture through the eyes of a local is everything that I live for. #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instago #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #natgeo #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #travelblog #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #arountheworld #traveler #passionpassport #streetfood #foodie #iphoneonly #eatlocal #tbt #sisterlove #eritrea (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1AymJjBjP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hpqhs8paodzc

Missing the broski! Can’t wait for adventures with him soon!!! #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #travel #instago #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #natgeo #writetotravel #traveltips #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #travelblog #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphotography #arountheworld #traveler #passionpassport #streetfood #foodie #iphoneonly #eatlocal #utah#angelslanding https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1AS7yjW-6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xltpiz68a991

Legendary women around the table conquering the world with our own spin of passion and compassion for people and cultures! Miss all of you ladies! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0_-jfj8aH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nhmatx5rhr58

After11n11!!! Can’t believe this happened! Seeing Leanne after all these years and going to the world’s largest Portuguese feast festival in New Bedford, MA. Who would have thought working on a river cruise for the summer would put me in the New England Islands just to get to see a friend from the world race after all these year! lele! Thank you for pursuit of friendship and for driving 40 minutes to just come and hang out and catch up! You were a breath of fresh air and a joy to see and I am so thankful for your friendship and how we were able to rekindle our bond after all these years. Love you!!! #worldrace #after11n11 #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler (at Feast of the Blessed Sacrament - Official)

Seeing beyond what you can perceive, I have embarked on a new journey for the next 16 weeks and it’s a solo adventure. This journey has a lot of learning, growing and becoming. As I glare past the comments I hear on the daily how small towns have nothing to offer, I hope to change that perspective. It is easy to get caught in the city norms of socializing activities but when was the last time you just looked at the trees? the colors around? the houses that are adorned? the messages that are represented? When was the last time, you just walked through and just let the spirit speak to you through everything around you? His whisper is everywhere His everlasting hope follows you He comforts you with his peace Embrace the journey, He has gone before you and he is with you. As an extrovert who wants to share and travel with people, it is totally a challenge to embrace solo moments. I am trying to find the beauty in the solitude. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler #yeshua #speaksthroughart #creation #flowers #joy #peace #compassion #love #restinhislove #givethanks (at Guilford, Connecticut)

The peacemaker, The day we got into Brunswick, Georgia; I rushed out of my crew quarters heading down to the first deck to start my shift. I couldn’t get make my way past the door as I marveled at the beauty of this ancient glory docked right next to us. Her name is peacemaker, she hails from Brazil and she is owned by “the twelve tribes”. The wild thing about this story is I am friends with this community of people that live across the United States and other parts of the world. I have the opportunity to visit them in Chattanooga, Colorado Springs, California and now in Georgia. After my shift, I raced to the yellow deli, the music beckoned me and the smiles reminded that I was back in a place where I have learned a lot at, especially about living in community. I was greeted by Simha, this vibrant and beautiful African American sister. She shared how she has been part of the community and I shared my past interactions as well. As I sipped on my coffee, she started handing me hummus and pita chips, spinach pie, dessert to take with me on the journey. I was just baffled at the constant kindness that i have received from the people that I meet at the deli. While I was busy connecting, I had realized that it was time for me to get back to my ship to start work. Simha stopped me and asked a friend visiting from Tennessee if she would be able to give me a ride to where the marina was and she did. It’s wild how I started my day seeing the peacemaker and ended up in the yellow deli that day only find out that they owned the beauty docked next to me. However small a town is, you never know who you will meet or what stories you will be a part of. These towns truly have shifted my perspective, to see beyond what I see into another realm of exploration. #rivercruise #cruisejob #newadventures #explore #travel #solotravel #travelwithjesus #workhardplayharder #traveling #bestoftheday #travelwriter #passportready #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworld #wanderer #traveler #yeshua #speaksthroughart #creation #flowers #joy #peace #compassion #love #restinhislove #givethanks (at Brunswick, Georgia)