Lizzie HessekGrief Treks and Happy WaterDawn breaks as the van snakes around the mountain faces of Northwest Vietnam. In the pale blue light, we can see children in traditional…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
Lizzie HessekA Tale of Two ValleysI’ve been part of a wine club with friends from grad school for over 5 years now. The wine club has survived jobs starting and stalling and…Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018
Lizzie Hessek3PM ZoneShe wasn’t intending to swerve left and launch herself into the revolving door. Her body made the decision for her. By the time her mind…Jun 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
Lizzie HessekWays to Toast for Teetotaling HostsThe holidays are upon us! We’ve waited all year, and they are finally here. I cannot express how gleeful I am. Rachel and I spent our…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Lizzie HessekQueer CasablancaOne Monday night in late March, Rachel and I were stumbling through the streets of Shinjuku-2-chome looking for a warm place to rest our…Aug 17, 2016Aug 17, 2016
Lizzie HessekPersonality Tests for People Who Hate Personality TestsI can’t tell you why people are obsessed with personality tests, and I certainly won’t pretend to be immune to the fascination. In fact, I…Aug 17, 2016Aug 17, 2016
Lizzie HessekHow to Throw a Killer International Family ReunionHow to Throw a Killer International Family ReunionAug 17, 2016Aug 17, 2016
Lizzie HessekA Parisian Destination Wedding for Under $10KBack in May, Rachel and I got married. We’ve thrown a bunch of parties, but this was by far the best we’ve ever done. Soon after Rachel…May 25, 2016May 25, 2016