by Lydia Hsu | Dec 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Before I get too carried away with telling you another miserable story of traveling woes, I would like to say: Even in the hell that is Washington Dulles International Airport, there are so many angels. I was hoping that my next blog post would be titled: “SURPRISE! I...
by Lydia Hsu | Oct 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m not going to lie – coming back to the States has not been easy. I haven’t written for a long time because I’ve been overwhelmed. Overwhelmed not just with classes starting the day after I landed, but also with the commitments and responsibilities...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
It all began with one croissant. “The best in Kigali,” declared my roommate as she opened the tin foil and handed me one of the light, flaky morsels, “You have to try one.” I hold the small creation between my two fingers. It crinkles ever so slightly and little...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’ve met so many fascinating people and heard so many powerful stories during my stay here. I want to share some of them with you, not only so you can share my experiences but also so as to give voice to stories that may never be heard again otherwise. Claire I...
by Lydia Hsu | Sep 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
As my final days in Rwanda wind down, I’ve been feeling a growing frenzy and desperation to document and write about the experiences I haven’t yet discussed. It isn’t just the end of my trip that is starting to sink in, it’s also the growing...
