Personal Update

Hey guys,

I just wanted to clarify some things about my time here so far.

All the times I written about 'not doing anything' does not by any means reflect the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program or World Food Prize Foundation. I am communicating with the internship director almost daily to see what we can get worked out for my remaining time here. There may be a possible switch in projects/supervisors to where I can be the most useful.

I simply want to be placed where I am most useful for ILRI and their projects. There has been some switching within the staff here at ILRI which may have set-back the preparedness of both Hannah and I.

I cannot deny the awesomeness of this opportunity. It is just taking some time to get fully organized here. While I wait to see what happens in the next weeks, I'd like to share some wise words of Norman Borlaug's that was recently shared with me:

(Dr. Borlaug's 5 Main Principals)

Give your best; Believe you can succeed; Face adversity squarely; Be confident you will find the answers when problems arise; and Then go out and win some bouts. 

I know that God has placed me here for a reason and I will fulfill that to the best of my ability. There is a reason I have a passion and drive for the improving the world. I cannot thank God, Dr. Borlaug, my parents, and siblings enough for seeing my potential to start reaching for my passion. While there will always be bumps in the road, it's life. Everything happens for a reason and this is just a little speed bump. I will continue to reach for my fullest potential to not only make my dreams come true, but others as well.

Thanks for following my blog. I love seeing your comments and I'm so thankful for my amazing support system back home! I am so blessed to have you all in my life.