How I did it: It happened really suddenly. A friend of a friend owns a bed & breakfast in Galicia. They needed help and I needed an internship. Voila! Two weeks later I was in Spain. I spent the entire summer there. The weather is perfect, the mountains and beaches are lovely, the food is delightful. it was all just really, really beautiful. I would love to go back. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I gave up all animal products for lent. Before I started I listened to the podcasts on compassionatecooks.com - I highly recommend. It really wasn't as difficult as I have heard. I did not crave meat or dairy, and I did not have a hard time finding food to eat or make. I am not going to continue being vegan, but I am definitely going to eat less animal products. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just decided that I would rather not drink soda anymore since it is unhealthy and it costs money. So I decided to stop. I had been drinking like a can of Dr. Pepper per day, but once I decided to quit it was really easy. I have a soda every once in a great while, but it really is not even appealing anymore. I can no longer drink an entire can. I am sure I have saved a lot of money. I have been inspired to eat healthier. It was a good decision. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I tried to get to France so many different ways. Student programs, study abroad, language programs - I researched just about everything. I definitely learned that God's plan is so much better than my own. I came into contact with missionaries in France that my church supports. They offered to let a friend and me come and stay with them. I went April - May of my senior year of high school. I stayed in the Rhone Alps, but visited Paris for … Read how I did it…
