GigLife
Hey- did you know that VISTA’s don’t make much money? Yeah. I feel it. I’m also increasingly worried that I am burning up my high-earning years without adding to my … Continue reading
Yes, You Can Bike to Work When It’s Humid
In April, Bike Easy hosts the Bike Easy Challenge a month-long free competition to get more people riding bikes. One of the main events is Bike to Work Day in … Continue reading
Anna – Pho-eeenix
Some pictures from our time at the VISTA conference in Phoenix 🙂
Year-End Reflections
As the summer heat is quickly approaching in New Orleans, this VISTA year nears its end, and my anxieties about the future begin to unfold. I’ve had a unique experience … Continue reading
Aidan M. – May Field Report
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending the UNITY of Greater New Orleans Annual Meeting. If you’re too lazy to click the link, UNITY of Greater New … Continue reading
Anna – Quiet in the City
Some thoughts/quotes about finding alone time and utilizing it, as well as how to make your time alone and time with others more mindful: Solitude: In Pursuit of a Singular … Continue reading
Spring in New Orleans means Music Festivals
This is the best season yet to be living and working in New Orleans. The flowers are blooming, the weather is ideal, the sun seems to shine more often and … Continue reading
STEM Library Lab Launches it’s First Fundraising Campaign!
Every month seems to present new challenges and opportunities for me during my VISTA term. This month we are launching our GiveNOLA Day campaign. This is my first time planning … Continue reading
5 Simple Ways to Destress
While it’s true that serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member is a rewarding experience, it is not without its challenges. Someone who has chosen to dedicate a year of life … Continue reading
Workin’ 9 to 5
If you’re really lucky and traveling on the bridge from the West Bank in the afternoon, there is a high chance that you’ll see me dancing and singing my way … Continue reading
