There are some things, if we want them to last, that must be consumed slowly. Like the croissant that makes its way from my fingers and into my mouth. If like a savory cotton candy, it dissolves almost instantly as it hits my tongue. More importantly than the croissant though, in my opinion, is the … Continue reading Savoring Experience: Reflections from Switzerland
My feet sift through sand under a long wooden table, a black, medium-large sized, unidentified breed of dog named Lilah sitting at my feet. She looks up at me with a mixture of admiration and impatience. I've finally won over her affections a few days ago after weeks spent loving on her and wanting her … Continue reading Adventures in Work Exchange: Hostel Life Part 2
Occasionally a cough moves violently up through my airways, surprising me, shaking me back into my body long enough to realize I don’t want to be in here. In my body, that is. Being sick has been the main theme for the past week, having spent three full days in bed, barely able to move … Continue reading Adventures in Work Exchange: Hostel Life Part 1
My feet sink farther into the sand than what I would prefer, a consistency comparable to mud cakes as my legs struggle against the suction. I make my way down the beach, the waves coming in on the right of me as I scan the distance for a section deserted of potential human contact. This … Continue reading Calloused Feet and Imploding Stars
I stare up at a mosaic of clouds passing up above me through the bit of window I have access to from my current, odd predicament. My neck is crooked over my friend’s arm as he passively tries to support my head, the rest of my body sprawled across two more bodies in the back … Continue reading Independence Day
I'm sitting here trying to decide how to start this post off, but all I know or can feel is how tired I am. It's 4:40pm as I write this, over 12 hours since I woke up this morning to leave life as I know it behind and set sail for a new, big, intimidating … Continue reading Blasting off into Growth
