How I Spent 48 Hours in Paris!

It was a scorched Thursday evening when I arrived late in Paris. Thankfully, I managed to make quick work of finding shelter within my hotel living quarters, a makeshift room converted from what was once probably an old broom closet. As I awoke that next morning, already clad in a sodium infused sweat, I plopped […]

Spider Invasion at the 2019 Washington D.C. MagicFest

I never suspected it. After landing in Washington D.C., I made my way to the Dulles Expo Center to compete in the 2019 MagicFest event. Upon entering the building, I froze mid-step when I saw an impossible scene. Cobwebs strung everywhere, razor sharp to the touch. Long, prickly needles of hair sheathed in thousands of […]

Three Lessons From an Ill-Prepared Expat

Congratulations on taking the plunge! Moving abroad is a thrilling spiritual journey. Surrounding yourself with new cultures excites the soul and broadens the mind in learning more about yourself and the world around you. Even so, heartache can tear into the fabric of your being, just as a lack of self-awareness tends to lead us […]

Seattle Trip (2019) Day 3

For our third day traveling through Seattle, Miranda and I decided to spend the day learning about conservation and wildlife at the Woodland Park Zoo! Though of course things couldn’t have been be easy, right? Well, the Motif Seattle, our hotel, is located about a mile from where I am currently staying. As such, I […]

How did I Know it was Time?

About a year and a half ago, my sister and I were sitting down together over a few pints of our favorite beers. We had just returned from another of our international trips, this time from Prague, Czech Republic and Munich, Germany. After having decided to experience Oktoberfest in Germany, we knew that Prague was […]

Seattle Trip (2019) Day 2

On day two of our Seattle exploration trip, my friend Miranda and I took the morning to sleep in. We woke up with tired and sore legs, a consequence of the many Seattle hills. However, as our bellies began to rumble, we decided to make our way down to the famous Pike Place Market! As […]

A Letter to the People I Love

To the People I Love, Love is the central pillar of my life. It has been my guide, my strength, and my teacher. Who I am today is due to the love I have received and given in life. From decade long friendships down to the newest blossoming romances, love has been my North Star. […]

Seattle Trip (2019) Day 1

I have always loved the feeling of walking into a new hotel room and opening up the curtains. It has been a ritual of mine when I travel to take in the view of my newest destination from my temporary home. Alas, this trip was more of a closing of the curtains on the destination […]