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When Tragedy Strikes… Fighting Stress Abroad: Gratitude, Friendship, & Art

June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 / desireebeardmore / 2 Comments
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I recently received a phone call and learned that a loved one had passed away. This is a breakdown of the steps I have taken to fight stress and sorrow while I am separated from my support group half way around the world.  Continue reading →

The Five Second Dance Party, The Artist Savior, and The Accidental Treasure Expedition

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

IMG-20180525-WA0001My first week of fun in Kampala Uganda, Part 3: The Five Second Dance Party, The artist savior, and the accidental treasure expedition. Continue reading →

1000 Trips to The Mall with a Chicken & Random Rambling Mango Maze Ranging  

May 23, 2018June 7, 2018 / desireebeardmore / 1 Comment
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My first week of fun in Kampala Uganda, Part 2: 1000 trips to the mall with a chicken & Random Rambling Mango Maze Ranging.

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Bending a Tree: Learning from the Wise & Kind

May 23, 2018May 25, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

 

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My first week of fun in Kampala Uganda, Part 1: Learning from the wise and kind and bending a tree. Continue reading →

Tips & Precautions: Uganda

May 6, 2018June 7, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

20180326_135808As I prepared to go to Uganda I compiled a list of the resources, precautions, tips, and advice for travel to Uganda. This includes medical, safety, security, and social advice.  Continue reading →

Packing List for my 7 Month Internship in Uganda

April 20, 2018October 23, 2020 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment
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My packing list and travel tips for 7 months of working in developing communities (including construction work, community assessments, meetings with government officials, and hiking fun). Continue reading →

Packing List for a Winter Day Hike

March 10, 2018April 20, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

 

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Several friends have asked me what gear, clothing, food, and water to bring on winter hikes. Here is a list of things I bring on winter hikes and some advice that can make a winter hike more enjoyable.  Continue reading →

Top 5 Best Hikes in Boulder

January 9, 2018April 20, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

20170917_105254This is a list of my top 5 favorite hikes in Boulder with descriptions and directions, ranked from 1 to 5. Some of the hikes include both a short and a long hike or an alternative easy hike depending on your preference. Continue reading →

Festival of Lights

January 8, 2018April 27, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

1044759_680761655325481_349112904643711280_nIn 2010 I took my first trip to Bolivia and met my new family who would forever change my life.

I was volunteering with Engineers Without Borders in a Community called Los Eucaliptos. The project had already been going on a few years before I became involved, so when our team arrived in the community in 2010 the instillation of a new transformer was just being completed. Continue reading →

Rocky Mountain Fever

January 8, 2018April 20, 2018 / desireebeardmore / Leave a comment

20170705_130451In 2015 I began a treatment which has not only allowed me to walk again, but also realize dreams that I would have never though possible. I now hike every week and would love to share just a few of my favorite adventures.  Continue reading →

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