It’s hard to explain, or give it a name. It’s a feeling I get, like curling up with a warm drink. I feel safe in this home, as I no longer want to roam. Sprawled out in that floor, its that I adore. An old record, a jukebox, music that remind us to step off our soapbox. If we could just…… Continue reading Room
My parents have a private club, for themselves, called the Dog Walker’s Society, or DWS for short. They use this time to catch up after work, get some fresh air, and take the pups on a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes, when me or my siblings are home, we get the honorary invite, but the idea…… Continue reading The Dog Walker’s Society
Somehow, I have found myself in Colombia working with two Venezuelans. Since I started working last October, I have managed to pick up a few things from them, including their love of Venezuelan food and their accent (so I’ve been told by one of my Spanish teachers…). Since day one at work, my two Venezuelans…… Continue reading A Taste of Venezuela
“What’s your favorite food?” someone from the Vanderbilt athletic department asks me, as they jot down some personal information for an interview. “Potatoes,” I respond, unwavering in my response. I smile, thinking back to the last potato I had eaten, and start to wonder whether I could make a quick stop to Wendy’s before swim…… Continue reading A Potato Lover’s Paradise
Nobody told me about the long hair! I feel betrayed by my fellow Americans. When I first started my career in the U.S., I had thought that short hair was seen as more professional, so I had decided cut most of it off. But upon moving to Bogota, Colombia, I realized how out of place I…… Continue reading How to Dress like a Colombian Woman (Bogota)
I’ve changed my mind. I hope that’s ok? Socrates once said, “All I know is that I know nothing.” I find it comforting to know that even the greatest philosophers of all time realized that we don’t really know or understand anything. It’s nice to know we can be free in changing our thoughts, because ultimately,…… Continue reading A Change of Heart [Bullfighting]
Understanding Intent 