Itinerary Unknown – wherever the world takes me

Return

I reached for you across the bed, and gave you the eyes to come near. You responded with a mischievous look, and with an arm extended, you slowly moved your body closer. I felt my…
Clarity

My dreams bring me clarity, they always have told me my true desires and wants from life. Yesterday, I pondered a life where I had few possessions, thinking through all the things I had accumulated…
Line

As I reached the deck, I looked into the distance and saw you illuminated by the light, far from the boat, swimming hard against the current. My heart began racing and I worried you may…
Frequency

As the music played, I couldn’t keep still. My hips were entranced by the rhythms and an energy built up within me. It called to me to keep moving, not just in that moment, but…
Voyage

I felt your presence before I saw you. You appeared at the corner of my eye as you entered the room, and I looked up and smiled uncontrollably. You may not have seen it from…
Brighton

We lost track of time as we walked and talked about our lives. As we turned around, we could see the pier in the distance, the faint noise of the people amused by the games,…
Dover

We stood at the top of the cliff, looking out to the south, along the channel. The morning fog rolled in, making it impossible to see the other side, or very far into the distance.…
Margate

I imagine we would have walked along the water, listening to the waves hit the shore. We wouldn’t need to speak, as we both would know what the other was feeling as our pulses calmed…
In Between Close and Diagnosis

I’m back in London, and it’s such a weird feeling. My house feels void of all the excitement from before I left for Greece. I realize now how mellow I became over the past month…
Close

I’m more than a month late in publishing this, not because it wasn’t written on the last day of August, but because I wasn’t ready to end my project. I have fought this moment for…
In Between Calm and Close

This project has been a trip, literally and figuratively. Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed being half-naked in the heat, even if I had to work most of the day while the sun…
Calm

Being near the waters has always been calming for me. I grew up in Seattle, Washington, in the United States, and was always close to the water growing up. I loved that it had an…
In Between Connections and Calm

I only have a couple more days with my project, and it feels like I have only just begun. I know I won’t stop writing, but I’m a little worried I won’t be as motivated…
Connections

Throughout our lives, we make thousands of connections with people we meet, the places we experience, and the things we hold on to that make us feel whole, safe, or equipped to live the life…
In Between Autonomy and Connections

I woke up this morning to hear of the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the actor that played Black Panther in the Marvel movies. I remember going to a fans-only night the evening before the official…
Autonomy

While the word itself has many negative connotations, I always had an unspoken respect for people who could live their lives as vagabonds. The ability to survive while wandering the globe with few personal possessions,…
In Between Preparation and Autonomy

In the last few days, I have felt restless, and I think it’s because I know I have to return to London soon, which brings its own set of requirements and obligations. I’m not looking…
Preparation

Cooking has always been something that brought me peace. The act of preparing food and layering in flavors to create palate-pleasing bites of goodness always makes me happy, or at least feel better. When cooking,…
In Between Recovery and Preparation

My leg is still in a lot of pain, even with the meds the doctor gave me. It’s been hard to sleep in any position, and it’s starting to make me anxious. My friend is…
Recovery

Recovery is an uphill battle. For it to be successful, you have to understand what you’re recovering from, what got you to the point of needing recovery, and how to work through it to meet…
In Between Sustainability and Recovery

Today I woke up without a particular inspiration. I didn’t sleep well due to my leg, so that may be part of the reason. It may also be the worry of so much work to…
Sustainability

Sustainability should always be considered. Whether it’s deciding what to purchase or consume, so we don’t contribute to climate change, what to take on in our lives, how much time or energy you plan to…
In Between Motivation and Sustainability

Like the calendar itself, some days feel like a repeat of the years prior, and a familiar feeling comes over you. As I get closer to the end of August and nearing the end of…
Motivation

There are reasons and root causes for everything we do, good and bad. We find our energy and motivation through subjective reasoning, usually driven by the outcomes and learnings from very personal experiences. Sometimes timing…
In Between Learning and Motivation

Sore. It’s the only word that can describe how I feel today. I didn’t sleep well after injuring myself the day before. Yesterday, I took a day trip to the island of Aegina for a…
Learning

Over my lengthy educational career, I learned a lot. For those who don’t know me, I went to college for a total of 11 years. I ended up with five degrees in technology, design, and…
In Between Beginnings and Learning

I woke up today thinking about where I am going. This project has been eye-opening, and I feel today is the start of something new, though I don’t know what will become of it. There…
Beginnings

Have you ever made a decision that changed everything for you or someone else? Did you know it would change what it did? How did you let it impact you moving forward? Every moment is…
In Between Lost and Beginnings

I woke up feeling like I needed to reach out to someone specific, so I did, but it came with a sense of relief and complete dread at what their response may be and even…
Lost

Being lost isn’t a state of being that people usually try to achieve. The concept of being lost is someone who doesn’t know where they are, and in some cases, don’t know who they are.…
In Between Expectations and Lost

Some days I wake up and feel like something is missing. I have energy. I feel like I am doing the right things. I’m making good decisions. I feel relatively positive today, but I don’t…
Expectations

It’s natural to think ahead and plan for what you know is to come. We make a list of what we need or who we will see. We get excited at the thought of what…
In Between Achoo and Expectations

I’m feeling a bit better today, so I don’t think I have coronavirus. Sometimes you just need the rest, and it’s that simple. This morning I have a little more energy than the day before,…
Achoo

All my life, I’ve had allergies, and I’m envious of people who have never had to deal with them. They can be crippling and make you question your capacity to survive and function. For me,…
In Between Misdirection and Achoo

I woke up this morning with a sore throat and dizziness; this usually happens when I have an allergic reaction to something. In this case, it may be the dust. I didn’t clean the apartment…
Misdirection

This morning, I have been thinking through topics that I’m not ready to share yet more than stories I’m comfortable sharing. It got me thinking about other times when I didn’t want to talk about…
In Between Fright and Misdirection

I woke up again today, and the bats were back. They may have put an official damper on my morning meditation and yoga routine. It never fails that life throws you a curveball when you…
Fright

Do you remember what you were scared of when you were a kid? Growing up, I had several things that frightened me at home. The two that I vividly remember were 1) I always thought…
In Between Change and Fright

In the spirit of trying to mix things up, I decided to leave more windows open last night to cool my apartment; it’s been a scorcher in Athens. Sometimes, getting yourself out of your habits…
Change

Ugh, the only constant in life, and such an unwavering force. It’s the only thing we can count on these days. Everything else seems fallible. It’s such a cliche that I won’t wax poetic on…
In Between Obligation and Change

Today feels like a bit of a void. I don’t have the motivation to go out; it may be the heat or too much sleep in the days before. It’s also a quiet day in…
Obligation

Our family makes decisions for us, even before we are born, and we have to live with those decisions, for the most part, forever. A mother decides what the baby will eat while in the…
In Between Legacy and Obligation

This morning, much to my surprise, I slept in late. I slept 13-hours, and it was the best decision. I have had a hard week, and I need to prioritize my physical health over the…
Legacy

What will you leave behind when you are gone? How do I want to be remembered? These are questions I have been asking myself as I decide the next path I take on my journey.…
In Between Discipline and Legacy

This morning I woke up to walk to the waterfront and watch the sunrise. I had been planning to do it for almost a week and never prioritized it, even though it was one of…
Discipline

Discipline has always held both negative and positive memories for me. While discipline from others never came in a positive light, structuring my life and activities helps me discipline my mind and focus on my…
In Between Surrender and Discipline

I had all the good intentions to make it out early and watch the sunrise, but I prioritized sleep over adventure. I think that this was the right choice for today. I will have to…
Surrender

Throughout history, the topic of surrendering is usually conveyed as part of a battle or war story where the loser gives up the fight. There’s often talk of a white flag being waved and everyone…
In Between Heartbreak and Surrender

Today I woke up and felt like a truck had run me over. The ebb and flow of mental and physical health can take its toll when you push your mind and body to their…
Heartbreak

Heartbreak is one of the more complex scenarios we go through in life, and it’s one we all share, in one form or another, and we all react to it differently. When it happens at…
In Between Home and Heartbreak

At this point in my journey, it is becoming difficult to write. Writing every day can be mentally exhausting, pouring my inner thoughts to the world, hoping they will be received well. The topics that…
Home

Everywhere I travel, I remember the smell of it, each destination serving a sensory mix of local flora, cuisine, and the people. When I close my eyes and think of places I’ve traveled, sometimes the…
In Between Wanderlust and Home

I arrived in Greece just after midnight. This trip felt a little different. The last time I was here, I met with a friend from Madrid, and we had a fantastic weekend with great food,…
Wanderlust

Whenever I get in deep conversations with people, I eventually ask them if they ever felt they had a purpose. It may sound like a ridiculous question to ask. When asked at the right time,…
In Between Ageing and Wanderlust

Today, waking up brings a sense of joy and excitement as I will be traveling from London to Athens for an extended stay. I went for a weekend in July, which gave me a glimpse…
Ageing

The stigma around ageing impacts most of us in one way or another. Ageing was never something that scared me or that I actively tried to reverse, though I often found myself reacting to the…
In Between Influence and Ageing

Today is my 40th birthday. Leading up to turning 40, I haven’t felt any different, though some may say this project is my midlife crisis. As lockdown continued, I thought back on all the things…
Influence

In the professional world, influencing others is a skill where we need to give and take to earn for our employers. All parties involved know each is seeking something of value, and they come to…
In Between Distractions and Influence

I woke up this morning in a bit of a panic. Today is the 7th day of my project and the end of the first week. Writing every day has been a challenge in both…
Distractions

In the true fashion of this post title, I am very late to posting because I felt wholly distracted this week. To complete the post, I took many breaks that I rationalized in one way…
In Between Timing and Distractions

As I write each day, it feels like I’m shedding layers and adding new ones as I hear feedback on what I am writing. There is a constant tug and pull we feel from external…
Timing

When the world is going through so much, it’s hard for me to focus on myself and continue with my project. Once I started thinking about it more, maybe it took a move to a…
In Between Barriers and Timing

Yesterday, I saw the news on social media about the explosion in Beirut, minutes after it happened. I watched and rewatched the videos trying to understand what I was viewing since it was too early…
Barriers

Looking back, I can see I felt it was easier to put up barriers and hide bits and pieces of me away. In some cases, I would do it to avoid something I didn’t want…
In Between Duality and Barriers

After two posts, I’ve heard a lot of feedback and support for my journey. It feels like a lot of energy and love coming at me, though a little overwhelming at the same time. I’m…
Duality

As a Greek American, I am continually balancing two strong national identities. On the one side, I am, in many ways, proud to be an American. On another, I find myself trying to hide that…
In Between Embracing and Duality

This will be harder than I thought, but not in the way I expected it. I woke up today, mentally pulled in many directions. Now that I am tearing down my barriers and sharing, the…
Embracing

A hug is so familiar that sometimes it happens without notice. Whether used as a greeting, an act of love, a happy moment between friends, security or assurance, or used to solidify a departure, it’s…
The Journey

Setting Expectations Every day, I will be writing from a variety of topics. I don’t know what each post’s subject will be for each day, but I’ve written a long list that I’ve self-reflected and…
Prelude

It’s the first of August and eight days until my 40th birthday. This year has been entirely mental, and July ended in spectacular fashion, so to not be outdone by the events that preceded it.…
Aegean Missed

I have so much to say to you, I don’t know where to start. I wish we lived much closer, But I understand why we’re apart. We never got to speak about it. We never…
Bus Stop

Earlier today, I was at the bus stop downtown, and a young homeless man was sitting on a bench crying. I noticed he was crying right as I walked by when I hear a sniffle…
Forever and Always

There is a finite number of times a person can give their heart to another. In most instances, the heart gets returned a little worn or worse for wear. You mend it, hold it close,…