New place.

It’s curious, being in this new place. There’s so much I’m unfamiliar with. Walking lightly cobbled streets that the soles … More

Greener.

Today is what I call a Washington day: overcast, slate grey, hints of fog drifting over the sound, and a … More

It had been almost two and a half years since I had last set eyes on the Seattle city lights, … More

“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” It’s one of those quotes that I feel like I’ve been told more times … More

I’m sitting at my wonderful desk with my Panpuri diffuser wafting lemongrass into the air, the kittens are making their … More

It’s the 6th of September, and I arrived in Phnom Penh on the 5th last year. I had meant to, … More

The lessons I learn in Cambodia are innumerable: Remember to renew your visa on time. Hold on tight to your … More

I was doing a little exploration on my Facebook page when I stumbled upon “notes” that I had written now … More

Christmas of 2009 was one that will never be forgotten. I was living in Gig Harbor, Washington with my family … More