A year of embracing growth as a mixed, Korean American woman
In all honesty, I didn't fully believe in diversity, equity and inclusion work before coming into my service year. Throughout my time at...
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Apr 13, 2021
'Life has changed, not ended': Moving forward this Easter season
Although churches in my area are welcoming people back to worship in person, my family opted to watch our Easter service online. For most...
Mar 30, 2021
Two weeks, two shootings and more anti-Asian hate crimes: What can I do?
When I wake up every morning, I check my phone immediately, battling between returning to a dreamy haze and needing to get ready for the...
Mar 17, 2021
It's all downhill from here: Service-year life and committing to being myself
February was not only a busy month with my position as a Good Shepherd Volunteer. It was also filled with weekend outings, where I spent...
Mar 3, 2021
A Lenten commitment to spirituality after almost a year of lockdown
Growing up, I loved the Lenten season. It may be odd to say that I used to look forward to such a solemn period of sacrifice and...
Feb 17, 2021
The struggle to find #justLOVE in times of hate
February can be one of the most hectic months of the year when working in anti-racism and equity, specifically under the mission and...
Feb 3, 2021
What it's like to work in anti-racism and equity
Over the last year, more and more companies have been hiring specialists to oversee the implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion...
Jan 20, 2021
Seven lessons from a service year to kick off 2021
Instead of resolutions this year, it may be more beneficial to make a list of lessons to live by.
Jan 6, 2021
My 2020 path: Choosing service, being done with 'making it through'
I cannot comprehend how in one year I graduated university and received my bachelor's degree, lived in three different homes...
Dec 2, 2020
A week in the life of a Good Shepherd Volunteer
This post contains a vlog! As much as I hope my vlog captured everything about life as a Good Shepherd Volunteer, I want to clarify some...
Sep 30, 2020
Accepting the Call: A Tale of New Beginnings with GSV
THE BEFORE Early April/end of May, I was working at Aldi, right off Route 8 in a little section of Connecticut filled with open roads,...
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