Category Archives: personal
Television
In no particular order, these are the television shows I’m watching this season. Once Upon a Time is my new LOST. I’m obsessed with it and every week it makes me cry. The thing … Continue reading
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2011 Soundtrack
Can you tell what kind of year I’ve had by listening to my soundtrack? Struggla – Matisyahu Cosmic Love – Florence and the Machine Wake Up – Arcade Fire Ambition – Wale Swim Good – Frank Ocean Lights – Ellie … Continue reading
Retreat.
Every summer I take a personal retreat. I’ve gone to the mountains, I’ve spent time with 80 year old nuns, I’ve meditated at a Jesuit retreat center in the countryside of Pennsylvania, but this year I’m at the beach.
Every child should have a childhood!
Many children in Uganda never have the chance to PLAY. They’re always working and simply trying to survive. My friends Ferdi and Tatiana have started an organization called Tjeko. This summer they are hosting Fun Fairs throughout Uganda because they … Continue reading
My life be like…
I’ve been on sabbatical for two months. The first month was a lot of rest, reading and the watching of House marathons. The second month I’ve expanded my activities to puppy sitting, job searching, and the watching of House marathons … Continue reading
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Bad career advice: Do what you love
“Often, the thing we should do for our career is something we would only do if we were getting a reward. If you tell yourself that your job has to be something you’d do even if you didn’t get paid, … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve Memories
1992 Dude, Youtube has everything. I can’t believe they have this, but I remember being 14 years old and laying on the couch in my grandparent’s living room on New Year’s Eve and watching MTV. EMF was performing their song … Continue reading
2010 in Review
2010 was the year of revelations. I realized several shocking things about myself and also my family. It was more than things that make you go hmmmm…. it was WHAT IN THE WORLD? NO WAY! I NEVER EXPECT THAT! WHAT? … Continue reading
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