life ebbs and flows. life moves forward and back. life is joyful and difficult. life is a balancing act. for a little while now I have known that I will be heading to Mongolia next. between playing with kids in Auburn and researching mysterious Mongolia, I have settled into a transitioning state. this transition, I have come to realize, is the most monumental and challenging transition I may ever face. part of this process requires a great deal of reflection. reflecting on my time in Auburn stirs many emotions. many things have been very difficult here. but many things have been absolutely radiant. I learned a lot about neighbors and what it looks like to love them [thank you for that.] I also learned more about living in community than I ever thought possible. my NINE beautiful roommates have blessed me with immeasurable amounts of joy, wisdom and shown me truth [thank you toomer house for holding us all so gently]. this transition has brought about so much joy through ...