I know it sounds painfully cheesy, but I was completely overcome with random, opposing emotions after landing back in the U.S from Switzerland. Like clockwork, the second the wheels touched down and the plane was driving from the runway to the terminal, I felt my heart pounding and my body temperature skyrocketing. Part of me was devastated …
“Wait, you just graduated with a (very expensive) degree in journalism, and now you’re jumping on a plane and flying 8,000 miles away to teach English abroad —WHAT?!” To say my loved ones were a bit concerned and confused by my seemingly reckless life choice to move out to South Korea would be an understatement. I’m … Continue reading
Easily one of the worst parts about coming home from any sort of traveling is attempting to muster up an honest answer to the inevitable questions — HOW WAS IT?! WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE?! Or the dreaded, ARE YOU HAPPY TO BE BACK?! “It was great! Gosh, I can’t think of just one favorite, … Continue reading
Yep, still no clue where I am, or where I’ve been for that matter. All I know is that it’s all been incredible. Just when I thought my Vietnam – Qatar – Greece stunt was irrational and spontaneous, I boarded a late-night flight from Mykonos to Rome. Why you ask? Well it became clear I … Continue reading
Initially, leaving Vietnam was bitter sweet. I definitely still had a bit of skepticism in my mind, mostly just wondering whether or not I should have maybe stayed a bit longer and tried to “tough it out.” It had been nearly two months in Vietnam and 75% of it had been absolutely spectacular, mostly the … Continue reading
One might say it’s been a ridiculous chain-of-events. That’s fair. At this point, I still wakeup mildly confused as to what country I’m in. So at least that’s normal. For the record, I’m in Mykonos, Greece at the moment — reminder mostly for myself. I don’t really know if I can fully explain how/why/when, etc. It’s all been … Continue reading
Follow-up from The Crash — I had no idea what time it was. The light in the room suggested early morning. I hurt everywhere. I slowly attempted to sit up but 30-degrees into the mission, a jolt of pain shot down my spine. I could feel my body temperature sky rocketing as I started panicking … Continue reading
Perspective. It’s all about perspective. No, I’m not starving in a village in Africa; I wasn’t born in Africa. No, I don’t come from a broken home or have stories of childhood struggle, fear or abandonment; I was born into a home full of unconditional love and support. We all seek challenges to prove ourselves. Prove ourselves … Continue reading
It’s safe to say that I may be enjoying this time between school terms just a little bit too much… So much that I actually agreed to buy a moped and drive down the entire length of the country, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City — which is over a 1,700km (over 1,000 miles). YES. I … Continue reading
This crazy country never seizes to crack me up. I’ve yet to have more than a few minutes go by without doing a double-take at something completely and utterly bizarre. Oh, Nam — 1. The Vietnamese Ladder — Never have I seen such a display of both athleticism, bravery and teamwork executed so perfectly. … Continue reading
Dad, I write a lot, everyday, but somehow I still have so much to say to you, Dad. We are surrounded by the tools, but we choose not to act. We don’t say how we feel, we don’t tell those who matter that without them around our lives would be nothing, our worlds would shatter. … Continue reading
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