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Read My Reflections from North Africa & Honduras
Following God’s Call: From North Africa to Honduras When I first stepped onto the mission field in North Africa, I didn’t fully know what to expect. The culture, language, and atmosphere were all new to me — yet God met me there in quiet, powerful ways. I saw what it means to follow Jesus faithfully…
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Seeing What I’ve Been Missing: Teaching ASL with Interpreters for the First Time
A reflective story on teaching ASL with interpreters for the first time, embracing accessibility, and learning to show up fully as an educator. Follow along for insights on teaching, personal growth, and building a life of inclusion.
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Is Online ASL Learning Legit? What You Need to Know Before You Enroll
Addressing Common Doubts and Finding the Right Path to Sign Language Success Intro: Online ASL Learning—Does It Really Work? Online ASL courses have exploded in popularity—and for good reason. They’re flexible, accessible, and often much more affordable than in-person classes. But for many students, the big question remains: Can you really learn to sign effectively…
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Dear Me at 18: Faith Isn’t About Having It All Figured Out
This is the second in a six-part series I’m exploring — honest letters to my younger self at different stages of life. Each one is a reflection on faith, identity, and the often messy road of becoming. I’m writing these letters not just to remember where I’ve been, but to offer encouragement to anyone walking…
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Dear Me at 16: God’s Love Isn’t Earned
Being 16 is a lot. You’re juggling extracurriculars, schoolwork, and the pressure to perform — not just in class, but in life. You’re figuring out who you are while still living under your parents’ roof, craving independence but knowing their rules still shape your day-to-day. You just want some space. Sometimes, when you need to…
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Beyond “Hello”: 10 Essential ASL Survival Signs to Master Today
Start learning American Sign Language (ASL) the smart way with 10 survival signs every beginner should master. Perfect for classrooms, real-life communication, and confidence-building.
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The Great AIdea: Why I’m Not Ready to Lock Down the Robots (Yet)
I’ll admit it: I’m fascinated by this whole AI explosion. The AI Action Summit in Paris earlier this month—February 10-11, 2025, at the fancy Grand Palais—had me hooked. Bigwigs like Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, and even our own JD Vance were losing their minds over hyper-realistic deepfakes and autonomous weapons, clashing like it was a…
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The Great Green Divide: Why Some States Are High on Weed and Others Are Just High-Strung
Earth’s got a trio of headaches that just won’t quit: the war on drugs, wealth gaps that’d make a medieval peasant blush, and endless squabbles over what’s “right.” People love pitting gritty reality against pie-in-the-sky ideals, and nowhere is that clearer than the drug fight. The war on drugs trudges on like a zombie movie…
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Urban Wildlife: Creating Hospitable Cities
Explore how cities can become more hospitable for wildlife, balancing urban growth with nature conservation. Zoos were never meant to be a thing. As a child, I don’t think I ever enjoyed going to the zoo. Over time as I grew older, I became more tired of going to the zoo. The last time I…
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The Future of Work
How will AI and automation change our daily professional lives by 2035? If you really think about it, 2035 isn’t that far away. Yet, in the times that we live in, it seems that as time goes by, it’s coming faster than we can possibly fathom. Elon Musk’s goal is to send hundreds, if not…
Thomsen Young
Hard of hearing advocate | Art enthusiast | Sports lover | Avid reader | Aspiring writer | Curious mind | Never doubt yourself.
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