It’s snowing outside. I walk to the car, several layers of synthetic fabrics keeping the wind off my skin. My nose drips a little onto the scarf nestled around my neck, tucked into the winter jacket I’ve missed. My fingers wrap around the keys in my pocket as I unlock the door and hop in….
Tag: Thailand
When I Look Back
REPOST OF MY PIECE FOR PEACE CORPS THAILAND MAGAZINE When I look back on the past 26 months I feel a deep swell of gratitude, and speaking honestly, relief. Gratitude for the experiences, relief that I survived them. I vaguely remember landing in Bangkok, transferring to a large bus, and waking up in a small community…
2018 In Review: Top Moments, Books & Podcasts
This year I decided to add in some of my most memorable moments as well because 2018 was another year for the history books in terms of politics and pop culture. Without further ado…my top 10 most memorable moments, books, and podcasts of 2018. Let me know what I forgot, or what you’d add to…
An Imperfect Analogy
I suppose this is an imperfect analogy because I genuinely don’t think Nicky gave a s*** about those football statistics, but I do care a whole lot about this place and these people.
Give Them Other Adjectives
So yes, every time I meet a new person in my community, we have the conversation about my size. We talk about why I’m brown. They ask if I’m really American, and then ask someone else just to double check. But now, I know I don’t have to wait long before someone who knows me chimes in “she’s strong, and smart, and funny”. There is no better feeling in the world than being known well enough to let someone else defend me in a battle I’m tired of fighting.
I’m Going to Miss This
This piece was originally written for Peace Corps Thailand Sticky Rice Magazine. Here it is for my own memory and to serve as a reminder of how very far from rock bottom I am now. Enjoy! I biked over one Sunday afternoon and found yaai (my host grandmother) alone in her usual spot. Just outside…
If I’m Being Honest
During Pre-Service Training (PST) Peace Corps gave us all a chart. This chart: I took one look and said “NAH”. Because I’m a narcissist with an innate need to be different (AKA human)….I had determined I would not be allowing a generic chart to tell me how I was going to feel about this experience….
2017 in Review: Podcasts & Books
Top 10 Podcasts and Favorite Reads of 2017
Journal Entries: 2017
Maybe I’ll wish I had this time back. Maybe I’ll wish for a do-over. Maybe I’ll wish I had stayed in closer proximity to the people I love and care about. Then again…maybe I won’t.
The People & The Places 