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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…
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My Journey
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…
My Journey
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…
My Journey
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…
My Journey
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…
My Journey
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…
My Journey
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,…
My Journey
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…
My Journey
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,…
My Journey
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…