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Jordan

@americantraveler

Twenty-something college student who loves travel and volunteering

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Jordan
@americantraveler Apr 7, 2018, 5:17 PM UTC

Leadership Luncheon with Caroline Kennedy

Thursday, I had the privilege to hear Caroline Kennedy, former United States Ambassador to Japan and only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, speak on leadership. My university, Rockhurst,…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Apr 4, 2018, 1:30 AM UTC

Brunch on Easter in Lawrence, Kansas

For Easter, my girlfriend and I decided to take a day trip to Lawrence, Kansas. Home of the KU Jayhawks (who sadly just lost in the Final Four), Lawrence is only an hour drive from Kansas City. Surpr…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Apr 2, 2018, 6:50 PM UTC

Urban Farming: Solving Kansas City's Food Deserts

Last month, I took my brothers to volunteer at the Urban Farming Guys. This nonprofit organization help disadvantaged communities build from within. Their focus is to build economy, capacity, and res…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Apr 2, 2018, 6:35 PM UTC

Planting Lettuce Seeds using Seed Vacuum

This video was taken while volunteering at the Urban Farming Guys in Kansas City. Here, my younger brothers are assisting in planting lettuce seeds that will be grown using aquaponics, and sold to lo…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 30, 2018, 4:47 AM UTC

The Tastiest (and Healthiest!) Banana Bread Around

Banana bread and I have been in a committed long-term relationship since I was four years old. When my parents worked at a huge gas station chain here in Kansas City, I would always get a slice of pa…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 26, 2018, 12:00 AM UTC

Back to Russia He Goes

Today was the send off. My dad, @energyaddict22, has officially gone back home to Russia. I was spoiled having him visit for the past two months. My granny passed away, which caused my dad and stepmo…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 25, 2018, 8:48 PM UTC

Love it Shove it Challenge

Hi everyone! I was nominated for this challenge by @energyaddict22 and give props to @snowpea for creating it! I am tagging 5 steemians to do this challenge as well: @artofchi @photoworm @ancapbarbie…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 24, 2018, 10:59 PM UTC

Family Barbecue

Chicken? ✔ Pork Shoulder? ✔ Enough food to feed an army? ✔ Yesterday, my family decided to get together and have a family barbecue. Like most Americans, this includes massive amounts of food and an i…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 20, 2018, 8:08 PM UTC

Celebrities That Made Being Gay Easier

Growing up gay is hard. It's harder when you don't have a family member or close friend that is gay to mentor you and explain your feelings and thoughts. So where are the majority of closeted teens t…

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Jordan
@americantraveler Mar 19, 2018, 7:24 PM UTC

How I Packed For a Month in Russia in a Carry-On

Let's face it. Packing for a long trip is not easy. Not only is it not easy, it can be down-right dreadful. So in 2015, when my dad, @energyaddict22, gifted me a ticket to visit him and my stepmom, @…

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