July 4th.

The last Independence Day I really celebrated was in 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. I spent it with my then boyfriend … More

An adventure.

I’m often asked by friends and family back home why I’m still in Cambodia. What was meant to be a … More

Living in Cambodia has taught me many things, but the one that has been looming most recently is that you can’t … More

Weeks in the life of Anna Mischke. Selfies, cats, and food…repeat.

It’s Father’s Day and like every year since mine has passed, it’s a day that proves to be difficult, … More

There are few times in my life when I am legitimately in pain or afraid for my life. There was … More

As yesterday passed I looked at the date on a number of occasions: 5/28/2014. While signing papers, following up on … More

Going in for a bikini wax with a new technician is a lot like a first sexual encounter with someone … More

This piece about the mindset and opinions around plastic surgery really resonated with me. Being overall unhappy with my lack of … More

Well friends, the holiday season- in Cambodia, that is- is now over until the excitement of Pchum Benh builds in … More