It seems almost impossible to think that just a few days ago, I sat in the White House State Dining hall; A hall that holds presidents, kings, and queens, just a few days ago held me.

The experience has not ceased to echo in the back of my mind, I know it's one I will...

March 3, 2014: First Step to a New Beginning:  As we all say our final goodbyes to our families, Dori’s mom takes her last pictures of us, Daphnei’s mom runs to hug everyone good luck, and my parents walk off to return home, it all hits me at once. This is actually rea...

Sad to say, our Washington D.C journey has come to an end. It was such a blessing to have gone on this trip. I’m slowly trying to adjust to Hawaii Time and I finally can wear tank tops and walk around barefooted because of the warm weather that I haven’t felt for a wee...

March 4, 2014:  As I sit on this plane to DC, I am filled with all types of mix emotions. I can't believe we're actually going to the White House. I can't believe that I'm actually on this plane, and the best part about is that we didn't have to pay for any thing. can...

Where can I start with this amazing trip?

Well let's start from the first day. The plane rides were crazy, but all of it was worth it.

When we got to Washington D.C. we immediately covered up because it was freezing. We went to the hotel and then rode the metro to an a...

The cold temperature finally hit us and it was in the 20's and we were freezing . . . the kind where your face and fingers start to hurt.

Another Metro ride back to the W Hotel that was across the street from the White House. We stood in line with the others and waited...