About authenticselfadvocate
Hi! My name is Israel. Most people call me "Is".
I'm a former medical student (turned humanitarian). Welcome to my home. As the Authentic Self-Advocate, I share my journey of becoming more authentic through journaling and community service.
The Missouri State Senate voted to Raise the Age (RTA) of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 last week (SB793) and it is now up to the House to officially pass this juvenile justice reform. Missouri is still 1 of … Continue reading →
I’ve returned to Moldova for the fourth time. Right. I know! I love my host country, I must. I’ve returned to yet another view of Moldovan livelihood. I was born in the village, grew up in an even smaller village … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Service, Cooking, Crucifixion, Cultural Experience, Eastern Orthodoxy, International, Missionary Work, Moldova
|
Tagged Blog, Blogging, Community Service, Easter, Faith, Food, Host Country National, Host Family, Mileștii Mici, PașteFericit, Religion, ZiuaBlajinilor
|
Moving to Moldova by far had to have been one of the scariest moments in my life. But when we arrived in Moldova, I shall never forget being funneled into the vast ASEM (Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova) classroom one … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Community Service, Cooking, Cruglic, Cultural Experience, Eastern Orthodoxy, Food, Hospitality, International, Missionary Work, Missions, Moldova, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer, Third Goal
|
Tagged Blog, Blogging, Bread and Salt, Colac, Community Service, Customs, Dance, Food, Hospitality, Moldovan Traditions, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps. Volunteer, Performances, Poetry, Song, Tradițiile Moldovanește
|
(cont. from “Leaning Where?…”) Frederick continued to teach himself and convinced white children to teach him what they knew as well. He began to see why slave owners would have a problem with slaves having the ability to read. I … Continue reading →
Posted in Black History, Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Community Service, Diversity, International, Missionary Work, Missions, Moldova, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer, Religion
|
Tagged Black History, Blog, BlogChallenge, Blogging, BloggingAbroad, Community Service, Faith, Frederick Douglass, International, Religion
|
Internet Access is Rather Accessible In this day and age it is easy to get bogged down by pics of someone’s fancy wedding day, pics of a second child, the latest country they are canvassing. Easy it is to become … Continue reading →
Posted in Black History, Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Community Service, Diversity, Freedom, History, International, Missionary Work, Missions, Moldova, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer, Religion
|
Tagged Black History, Blog, BlogChallenge, Blogging, BloggingAbroad, Change, Faith, History, Hope, International, Religion
|
I Love Nature!! So I would like to play a little game to commence this week’s blog. I need you to determine whether the nature images (below) can be found in Missouri (my home State) or Moldova (my host country). … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Community Service, Cultural Experience, International, Missionary Work, Missions, Moldova, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer
|
Tagged Blog, Blogging, Community Service, Cultural Exchange, International, Missions, Missouri, Moldova
|
I can’t believe it has been 6 years and what a phenomenal blessing service has proven to be. Below are the details for this year’s mission. Be sure to include the identification numbers so that your support/donation will be applied … Continue reading →
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Community Service, Cultural Experience, Fundraising, Incremental Housing, International, Missionary Work, Missions
|
Tagged Bogotá, Colombia, Community Development, Community Service, Habitat for Humanity, Housing, Incremental Housing, Mission Trip, Missionary Work, Peace Building
|
Let Me Start From the Beginning I sat next to you one day, I mispronounced I-RACK… I thought it one way, you said it back. Like the way I’ve written my poem? You see, It’s incorrect. “Ear-ROCK” you said, It … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Conservation, Cultural Experience, History, International, Missionary Work, Moldova, Poem, Poetry
|
Tagged Blog, BlogChallenge, Blogging, BloggingAbroad, DemocracyNow!, International, Iraq, Life Lessons, Open Dialogue, Race Relations, Saddam Hussein, Stereotypes
|
Cont. from previous post… Connection I still keep in touch with most of my Couchsurfing hosts. The connections I’ve made are indispensable. How is it that when I finally left Moldova both my host mom and I came to tears? … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Cultural Experience, Global Citizenship, International, Moldova, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer, Travels, Uncategorized
|
Tagged Blog, BlogChallenge, Blogging, BloggingAbroad, International, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps. Volunteer, Travels
|
Sharing Spaces When I initially signed on to be a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) I had no idea how my world would change. I’d traveled abroad prior to my service. The wonders of the world became fascinating while on my … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog Challenge, Blogging, Blogging Abroad, Global Citizenship, International, Moldova, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Moldova, Peace Corps Volunteer, Travels
|
Tagged Blog, BlogChallenge, Blogging, BloggingAbroad, Couchsurfing, Host, International, Travels
|