![My Muslim Taxi Driver's Definition of Extremism [Chicago Day 5]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_128abeffdc4740ad98852ef211db9e74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_128abeffdc4740ad98852ef211db9e74~mv2.webp)
![My Muslim Taxi Driver's Definition of Extremism [Chicago Day 5]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_128abeffdc4740ad98852ef211db9e74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_128abeffdc4740ad98852ef211db9e74~mv2.webp)
My Muslim Taxi Driver's Definition of Extremism [Chicago Day 5]
As I got in his taxi after Church, my taxi driver exclaimed his sadness that there is war in the world, declaring that he (as a Muslim)...
![Epic Dance Party on Lake Michigan [Chicago Day 2&3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_f621f40e74b046deb093d5c7b9138b10~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_f621f40e74b046deb093d5c7b9138b10~mv2.webp)
![Epic Dance Party on Lake Michigan [Chicago Day 2&3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_f621f40e74b046deb093d5c7b9138b10~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_f621f40e74b046deb093d5c7b9138b10~mv2.webp)
Epic Dance Party on Lake Michigan [Chicago Day 2&3]
I had a BLAST today! It all started with breakfast. I decided to make a goal to memorize everyone's names. I think I'm at about 50% of...
![Just arrived at the windy city for another adventure as an ASL travel host! :) [Chicago Day 1]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_8fff523c0d6c4034a43ee8b5348ab2a9~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_8fff523c0d6c4034a43ee8b5348ab2a9~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.webp)
![Just arrived at the windy city for another adventure as an ASL travel host! :) [Chicago Day 1]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_8fff523c0d6c4034a43ee8b5348ab2a9~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_8fff523c0d6c4034a43ee8b5348ab2a9~mv2_d_2448_2448_s_4_2.webp)
Just arrived at the windy city for another adventure as an ASL travel host! :) [Chicago Day 1]
It's the end of a REALLY long day - but the best kind of days. It doesn't matter how many times I fly, I still get giddy on the take-off...
![Attending the Spanish Branch + My "Chance" Meeting in Memphis [Day 4]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_7640367fcdc041c5b79d2874023e68e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_7640367fcdc041c5b79d2874023e68e4~mv2.webp)
![Attending the Spanish Branch + My "Chance" Meeting in Memphis [Day 4]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_7640367fcdc041c5b79d2874023e68e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_7640367fcdc041c5b79d2874023e68e4~mv2.webp)
Attending the Spanish Branch + My "Chance" Meeting in Memphis [Day 4]
It's amazing how many confirmations I have received since starting this new job with Rovia. I do not know how long I am meant to have...
![Rolling on the Mississippi River [Tenn Day 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_89f7d7f3f467426d959f0410263e4f92~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_89f7d7f3f467426d959f0410263e4f92~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
![Rolling on the Mississippi River [Tenn Day 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_89f7d7f3f467426d959f0410263e4f92~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_89f7d7f3f467426d959f0410263e4f92~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
Rolling on the Mississippi River [Tenn Day 3]
The highlight of today was to go on the Island Queen along the Mississippi. There was a live band onboard that played fun soul and blues....
![Staying in the HUGE Pro Bass Shop Pyramid in Memphis! [TENN Day 1]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_116fb643e5774ad4a28720572db50eba~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_116fb643e5774ad4a28720572db50eba~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
![Staying in the HUGE Pro Bass Shop Pyramid in Memphis! [TENN Day 1]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_116fb643e5774ad4a28720572db50eba~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_116fb643e5774ad4a28720572db50eba~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
Staying in the HUGE Pro Bass Shop Pyramid in Memphis! [TENN Day 1]
For my first trip that I'm hosting alone (eep!) I get to stay in the Big Cypress Lodge located in the HUGE Pro Bass Shop pyramid!! I'm...
![The Life-Changing Conversation w/ My Taxi Driver [Day 5]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_aca5d1a2b14441cab5a7d9a9ebeca4e9~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_aca5d1a2b14441cab5a7d9a9ebeca4e9~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.webp)
![The Life-Changing Conversation w/ My Taxi Driver [Day 5]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_aca5d1a2b14441cab5a7d9a9ebeca4e9~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_aca5d1a2b14441cab5a7d9a9ebeca4e9~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.webp)
The Life-Changing Conversation w/ My Taxi Driver [Day 5]
Today was my last day in New York City. In 2 days I'm off to Memphis, Tennessee! Cracking up with my awesome co-hosts, Jim and Catherine....
![Fiddler on the Roof and Going to Church in the Manhattan Temple [Day 4]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_7fc6973be0b34813a5eb6c6118136f76~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_7fc6973be0b34813a5eb6c6118136f76~mv2.webp)
![Fiddler on the Roof and Going to Church in the Manhattan Temple [Day 4]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_7fc6973be0b34813a5eb6c6118136f76~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_7fc6973be0b34813a5eb6c6118136f76~mv2.webp)
Fiddler on the Roof and Going to Church in the Manhattan Temple [Day 4]
Even though I was technically working (sadly), I had an incredible Sabbath! After spending time with the Rovia members in the morning, I...
![Sunrise Over New York City [Day 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_8361a5f0a2a94891991f174f22ab9814~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_8361a5f0a2a94891991f174f22ab9814~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
![Sunrise Over New York City [Day 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/297a08_8361a5f0a2a94891991f174f22ab9814~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_319,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/297a08_8361a5f0a2a94891991f174f22ab9814~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.webp)
Sunrise Over New York City [Day 2]
DAY 2 I was up at 5 - I'm an early bird - so without planning to, I got to see the "sunrise". Which was mainly watching the colors change...


My first trip as an ASL host for Rovia!
My first trip for Rovia is FINALLY here! After two months of waiting, I just flew into New York and am all set up in Le Parker Meridian...