I write from the island of Curaçao. It’s part of the Netherlands Antilles, otherwise known as the ABC islands in the Southern Caribbean. I spent a week in Aruba (the A in ABC) and then I hopped a small jet to Curaçao (the C). Some refer to this 171 square mile dot in the ocean as … Continue reading I’m the blue dot
Driving 60 mph on the Puerto Rican 22-W this morning, I found myself overcome with a sense of daunting solitude and empowerent. Driving in my generous friend Israel’s Mitsubishi, I zoomed over and through green forests of bamboo, prickly palms, and panapén (after two and a half months of staring at trees that defied my … Continue reading An update from Puerto Rico
First hashed out: June 26, 2015 inside a clothing shop in Chennai A few months ago, I started thinking about the way in which I’ve been privileged to consume and purchase peace throughout my life. These sentiments originate in a rebuttal to the cliché: money can’t buy happiness. True. Money can’t buy happiness, but it … Continue reading On Peace and Freedom
As my first week in India comes to a close, I feel sticky and full of gratitude. Cherry and her entire family have been more welcoming than I imagined possible. I’ve felt safe and comfortable from the moment I touched down in Chennai. I’ll split this entry into a sensory exploration (3/5 senses), and then talk … Continue reading Week 1 in India
So, I’m trying this blogging thing. I know that it will be important during the coming weeks and months as I travel to India, the Dominican Republic, Curaçao, Australia, Japan, and possibly Cuba. I’ll go to India thanks to an invitation from a beloved best friend, Cherry, eager to share her roots and family with … Continue reading Pre-departure
Reconciling with the Diamond (A Girl's Best Friend) 