The Kilimanjaro Marathon, and More

IMG_4051

The ‘F’ in February 2015 could stand for ‘frustrating’ for me (Shannon) as I struggled with computer problems the whole month (sorry there was no blog, first world problems).  I also entered my third month of unemployment, the longest I have ever gone without a job.  Many of you know that February is also a difficult month for me because it’s my birthday month which makes me feel very anxious to look back on my last year and realize I didn’t accomplish all my goals.  To fight the general anxiety I have felt recently, I have been trying my hardest to lead a purposeful and fun life.  Nathan and I both have taken on several challenges and still enjoy learning new things about Dar, Tanzania, and ourselves almost daily.  Here are some of our highlights from the last few weeks: Continue reading