It may seem like a waste of time, this reading. It is not telling you what you need. Not telling you how to think. It is just here. It is not bringing you self validation. Nor is it helping you make decisions. It offers no political value. And certainly no economical gain. It will not … [Read more…]
If you think something strongly enough of someone, of a place, they will prove you right. And the night before you stole from me, I said I didn’t want to spend time in your city. That I didn’t want to trust people around where you live. Because I believed something bad would happen. I believed … [Read more…]
I love books that make you think and I love stimulating conversations. But I also love silence and spiritual speculations. I love camping and hiking and the fresh air. But I also love a cozy blanket and fancy coffee. I love snowboarding and snow peaks and fluffy powder. But I also love scuba diving and reefs … [Read more…]
To the smiling man who asked what I was looking for, what I needed; to the chatty woman who asked how my day was, where I’m from; to the many friendly locals whose path I crossed… I am sorry. Sorry I did not pause and listen. Sorry I did not truly engage and only provided evasive … [Read more…]
I pushed it opened. I wish I could say I pushed hard and fearlessly. But it was rather hesitantly, that I cracked the door opened. With eyes closed, ready to have it slammed in my face. Knowing it would be even harder to reopen if it was to push back against me. Against my will, … [Read more…]
