Michellita - Michelle Jacobson

I am an aspiring traveler from the great state of Minnesota.

My traveling experience started in Mexico in high school, then on to Iceland and Norway in College. Then, I took a huge risk and lived in Barcelona, Spain for a semester in college. These experience have only fueled me to learn from and appreciate people from all over the world.

Out of college, I served through the non-profit org. Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos, also known as Friends of the Orphans. I was the English teacher and journalist on the island of Ometepe on Lake Nicaragua. This experience changed my life and I will forever be touched by it.

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Last Login: October 23rd 2009

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By Michellita
October 12th 2009

Back to My Normal Life North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis

A Gifted Musician
Who says you need hands to play guitar: TOny Mendez

It has been 4.5 months since I arrived back to the civilization I know as Minneapolis, Minnesota. How great those two words sound together. Still in Nicaragua the last week in May, I didn't want to leave the country I never thought I would call home. My very last day and night in Nicaragua was unforgetable. I said goodbye to my friends in Granada, one of whom took the bus ride with me into Managua. Having to say goodbye is never fun. I emptied all my Cordoba out of my bank account, transfered it to USD and spent the afternoon shopping. [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
June 12th 2009

Nicaragua's best kept secret: Bluefields Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Bluefields

Da boys
Casa Padre Wasson. With the pulvo, I need my glasses

Although I am posting this entry a few weeks after being back in the United States, I still feel it is important to share with the travel blogger world my reflections and experiences. The entry was written at the time, in early May. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about Nicaragua's best kept secret: Bluefields. Two weeks. Fourteen days. That’s all I have left of my time with the beautiful children on my tropical island of Ometepe. In these last moments, I have been trying to really tune into life here, to take it all in, as I know that in [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
April 23rd 2009

Summertime Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe » Moyogalpa

Jeffrey with my sunglasses

The entries seem to keep pouring out like hot cakes! I guess that with my new responsibilities, I have more free time to write. Funny that this weekend is Earth Day. I think people in this country celebrate it, but you would never know for the piles of trash present along any road. Something really needs to be done to preserve the beautiful land here before the trash ruins it, creating a distasteful view and stench. So much could be done to improve the garbage system if only the people cared to get some initiatives going. This week has been a [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
April 9th 2009

Semana Santa Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe » Moyogalpa

Via Crusis
The guitar provided our music from station to station

I write to you from a rainy Ometepe. The second of April brought rain, a little earlier than expected. It was almost like a little April Fools joke. However, the rain is cleansing to the soul and to the spirit. And, it helps cool things off in this ridiculous heat. Fitting in work, leisure time, and especially time with the kids is going to make my last 2 months go by very fast. The kids have started going to school all day, until 4pm. This gives me time to spend time at the computer, which I need to do a lot [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
April 1st 2009

My Time Back in Nican Land Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua

Managua
This is one of my favorite views from Tiscapa Crater (an extinct volcanic crater)

Since my time in this country is dwindling down, I have tried to soak up every experience here and let it permeate through my entire being. Often, it is very hard to put into words what life is like here. However, I hope my journal hints a little bit into this experience. And, I only have 2 more months worth of stories to tell from my time in this beautiful country. It’s hard to believe that after all the things I have gone through and triumphed over in my time here, that I am still standing strong. When everyone else had [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
March 23rd 2009

Reflections on being back in my Nican home Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe

Lovin my kids

I was not looking forward to going back to Nicaragua. Going back home was amazing: I was able to drive where I wanted, buy what I needed, choose from a closet full of outfits and accessories, was able to choose from a load of on demand movies, and there was water and light when I needed them. Life was good. However, I trained my mind for a visit back to the jungle life. When I arrived in Atlanta’s airport, I reminded myself that this was the last stop I would have to buy whatever goods I needed and to have the [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
February 24th 2009

Getting Used to Civilization North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis

Event Planning
Montelimar, Nicaragua

My parents were very generous is allowing me to come home after I decided to extend my service through the start of summer 09. In fact, I was ready for it. I had just said goodbye to my support system of volunteers in January; they had experienced the year with me through all the ups and downs. I still miss them. However, for every end, there is a new beginning. This would be my third consecutive January in Nicaragua, quite a remarkable thing for me. I was now the jefe (leader) of our group of volunteers and we were welcoming in [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
December 24th 2008

Merry Christmas! Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe

I write to you from a rainy and windy Ometepe Island! As I mentioned in my last entry, it was really hot…unbearably hot. Well, official the 28th of October, it rained cats and dogs. That night, I could instantly feel a difference of temperature. I welcomed the rain with open arms; we needed it! Although I will have to time when I walk back to the house after meals, at least it will be cooler for us. As I write this entry, I am listening to the roaring effects of the rain and feel myself shouting at others just to be [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
September 24th 2008

Making A Life Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe » Moyogalpa

Look at how big we are!
Dressed to impress, we walked to church for the baptisms.

Greetings again, from extremely hot and humid Ometepe Island, Nicaragua. Although it is 5 months into the rainy season, this month has been extremely dry. I am in a dripping sweat by the time I reach school and by the end of my duties there, I can’t even stand the smell of me, because I am sweating so much. Showers are now routinely extended to at least 2 a day, or I cannot function, let alone breathe. But, before the shower, I have to sit through a lunch, which is normally a hot meal including rice. I eat the hot rice, [View Full Entry]

By Michellita
August 22nd 2008

Updates in the ever-changing NPH home Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Isla de Ometepe

Crazy Meal Times
All the food is lined up, ready to go!

The Final Leg of My Journey; or, perhaps just the start… J It is with joy and praise that I write this next entry. I have successfully made it past the halfway point and am making my final stretch home. I have battled storms, such as Tropical Storm Alma, getting sick my first night and week to Nicaragua and throughout, transportation strikes, sudden absences of directors and doctors and volunteers, boring teacher meetings and interesting masses. We have been through a lot. Living in a third world country is no fabulous life but it a life I chose and am very [View Full Entry]

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