from the journal
Travel notes, personal reflections, movie thoughts, and everything in between â every entry, newest first.
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The People Who Made Uzbekistan Feel Like Home
I didn’t plan on writing about tour guides. Honestly, I assumed the tour would…
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Being good for goodnessâ sake?
It is a phrase we often hear as Christmas approaches. It is cheerful, festive,…
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The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth
âYou have to watch yourself.â I was listening to a random podcast on YouTube…
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Kazakhstan: The Place That Quietly Rewrote Me
I want to begin at the end, because that’s where everything finally settled into…
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Best Kazakh Dining Experience: Navat Restaurant in Almaty, Kazakhstan
When we travel to another country, one of the most intimate ways to experience…
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The View at the Palm: A Personal Journey to Dubaiâs Modern Wonder
When people think of Dubai, iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Burj…
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Burj Khalifa: Life Lessons from the Tallest Manmade Building in the World
When I first arrived in Dubai, one thought instantly lit up my mind: “This…
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Atomic Habits: What It Really Means to Me
It is always easier to make plans than to stick with them. We dream…
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My Harry Potter Exhibit Experience in Abu Dhabi
What Makes a Harry Potter Fan? I had this fascinating conversation with a good…
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Why I Believe in David Corenswet as the New Superman
A personal reflection on hope, casting, and the heart of a hero. He looks…
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