In January 2018, three things happened (all of equal importance to the globe, though that goes without saying): First, New…
One of my favorite things about New Zealand so far is the plethora of signage reminding me not to be offended. For example, at the post office, there’s a big sign next to every window that reads “Do not be offended when we ask you to remove you’re hat.” And they will. I know this because of all of the times…
Around me, stood about forty people. It seemed that all of them had bulging muscles. They pulled their limbs about, this way and that…
Are you looking for what we’re looking for? The perfect place to eat a sandwich in North America? Finally, I am…
repost 2015
I heard recently that you can fall in love with a place just as you would fall in love with a person. I’ve been living in this little town in Japan for seven months now and this sentiment feels directed at me. Oda and I have had ups and downs…
The microchip has been compromised.
If you don’t understand that Parks and Rec reference than I suggest you stop whatever you are doing to watch the flu episode. An episode that I could be an extra in right now due to 1) flu season 2) a poorly timed ski field trip and 3) a deep…
“Winter is over.” My coworker was telling me, deadpan. “Spring’s time.” First and foremost, I wanted to believe her. But if I looked to my left…
Recently I took a good, hard look at myself and realized that I no longer fit my sexy internet alter ego, Lana del Rayna. Maybe that was giving my family of Facebook friends the wrong impression about what I’m really like in person. Perhaps they thought my life was like an Instagram, that I always…
Did Juneau where I’m currently living?
