Looking back on Sunday, September 30th: Lying on the beach with Mel, admiring sea shells. Recognizing, respecting the ocean--at once an artist and a geometrician. Sian and Allie kidnap us for a motorbike adventure. Mel and I rent one and I drive. I didn't realize how much I missed my scooter until now. Maneuvering with … Continue reading Island Adventures and Dr. Holiday

On Saturday I awoke at 6am to a moving picture outside my window. Blue mountains and flashes of green as far as I can see. Palm trees. Banana leaves. A feeling of peace. I am exactly where I want to be. We took the overnight train ride to Koh Phangan to check out the island's … Continue reading Train ride to paradise

On Friday, Mel, our new friend Cameron Sacagawea Chen and I went around Bangkok by tuk tuk to see the temples. We saw The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, The Golden Mount, and the Standing Buddha. Most of the sites were flooded with farangs (Thai for foreigner, tourist), but for good reason. These temples were incredibly … Continue reading Temple hopping on tuk tuks

Sharp contrast. Weathered and worn. Colorful, vibrant, alive. Sensory overload. Strong wonderful smells of Thai food. Street food, someone is always cooking. So many faces, all with purpose. Busy bees everywhere. Moving, changing, rearranging. Everyone seems to know exactly what they are doing and why. No hesitation or insecurity. Everything moves so fast here, but … Continue reading First Impressions of Bangkok

After 20 hours of flying, I arrived in Bangkok late last night, mind racing and eyes burning from jet lag. I am in a constant state of flux between exhilaration and delirium. I have only been sleeping about 2 hours a night since Monday, but it doesn't seem important. Exploring this new city is my … Continue reading My new home

From October 1st-October 8th, I will be WWOOFing at Baan Sai Roong AKA The Rainbow Community, which is a small community on a mountain in Chaiyaphum (northeast Thailand). The community spend their time working on projects geared toward self-sustainability. For one week, I will live and work with a family of four, helping them in … Continue reading The Rainbow Community

On September 25th, I will embark on my first international journey, alone and unafraid. For the next 7 months, I will call Thailand, a place I know not nearly enough about, my home. I think living in this unknown land for many months will allow me an authentic submersion in Thai culture. Though at times … Continue reading Cool Heart