Author Archives: K
This Sucks, But That’s Okay
From my personal blog, Ramblings: I started my Peace Corps application exactly a year ago. I’m shocked by 1) how quickly–yet at the same time, how slowly–a year can pass and 2) how many red-taped hoops I’ve had to jump … Continue reading
“Hard Work and Dedication”
Dear Michael Phelps: It was the oversized ears, the goofy grin, and the genuine happiness you displayed after each victory that made me–a 14-year-old at the time–fall in love with you during the 2004 Athens Olympics. Oh, and the washboard … Continue reading
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Tagged dedication, hard work, inspiration, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Peace Corps, perspective, Preparation, swimming
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Doubt
Seeing Aaron go was very difficult because we have spent our entire lives together: in school, at church, on swim team, and we even worked together for a while. Unlike many feuding siblings I know, we actually like hanging out … Continue reading
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Ride the Wave 