One day I'll fly away

• no bullshit 3 weeks ago This is probably the longest I have gone since I moved abroad without doing any writing at all. Something about coming back to Asia as the place I have responsibilities and opportunities has been a bit of a mind fuck and I am taking some time to figure some things out when it comes to my career,...
• now what? 3 months ago It's hot and sticky on this Thursday afternoon, the heat blares down on you and your instantly glistening with sweat on your hair line. Stop walking for too long and the heat catches up to you and you have to duck into a 7-11 to cool down in the AC and buy a cold drink. It would almost be a...
• Back to Asia packing list 3 months ago When I first moved to Korea, I read countless blogs about what to bring when you move to South Korea... most of them were helpful but of course, we all have different needs and as Western influence drives further into the eastern hemisphere, things change rapidly. Also, Thailand is quite different...
• the northwest is cold. 3 months ago Oh yeah, I forgot. I knew coming here in February was going to be a challenge for my Thai ass, but I had no idea what I was really in for! It has been a long, cold 10 days in the NW but I have had a wonderful time visiting my hometown, the Oregon coast and Missoula Montana. Thanks so much to my fun...
• west coast 4 months ago I am a west coast girl at heart (except I do prefer Biggie's rhymes) and I am proud of it. I was born in Long Beach, California, grew up in the Pacific NW, went to school in Arizona and have no desire to ever live on the east coast. People are always surprised when I tell them I am from America but...

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