After taking a quick trip to the neighbor island for supplies, I was reminded of the importance of adventure. Doing new things can introduce you to new people and experiences and this is often very expansive. Because of a small decision I made to have a hammock on my balcony, I’ve been led to the – Read More –
travel life
FUN!
Yesterday, it was a privilege for me to be on air with legendary Mr. John Hanson on “In Black America” at KUT Austin, Texas — the longest running Black radio station in America! The recording can be found on my SoundCloud Channel: here. (Please note that this is an unedited preview, as the actual broadcast – Read More –
AUSTIN, I LOVE YOU!
Being in Austin, Texas—my hometown!—is always a joy. Having the opportunity to spend time with my family is a beautiful gift. Recently, I was overjoyed to spend many days with my beautiful and incredible grandparents, while we attended the phenomenal LBJ Presidential Summit on Race in America. The discussions were expansive, and the speakers were – Read More –
THANK YOU, HOUSTON!
I originally came to Houston with the idea that I would be here just a few weeks ago…but that was almost three months ago! A series of (fortunate) events have kept me here and it’s been a really beautiful experience. I’ve met so many wonderful, beautiful people! And it’s been a delight for me to – Read More –
THE REMEDY
Yesterday, I had the most amazing time chatting with MistaGoodBar at The Remedy (KPFT Houston)! We has so much fun talking books, music, and travel — three of my passions! So much love and appreciation for the support Please click here for the full interview. If you listened and enjoyed this interview, please know that – Read More –
NEW YORK
In August, I woke up one day and realized that I needed to go to New York for the Writer’s Digest Conference. I bought an airline ticket and registered days before the conference, and I think motion became a theme for that trip from there. While at the conference, I met so many wonderful new – Read More –
TIME TRAVEL
I often that I’ve been time traveling when I get back from one of my trips. While it is true that I go through some trippy time zone changes, I sometimes have moments of feeling like I’m in a different place and time… This morning, as I was biking in Redondo Beach, CA next to – Read More –
OSAKA
When traveling to Kyoto, it just makes sense to visit Osaka (or vice versa). They are not that far apart (maybe an hour by train), but the cities feel worlds apart. I was staying in the business district in Osaka, so the energy definitely felt focused and determined. In Kyoto, the old city, the feeling – Read More –
JAPAN
I have to say first that I don’t even love the picture above…haha! But it’s so perfect. While I was standing in Ueno Park in Tokyo, next to the cherry blossom tree (not in bloom, it was autumn) that inspired me to write my first published book (Meditative Questions), I was overcome with so many – Read More –
PHOENIX
While I was in Samui (Thailand), a friend mentioned a former Buddhist monk that he’d visited with…and later received a Sak Yant (sakyan) tattoo (made by using a bamboo rod with a needle tip that is tapped into the skin, and later filled in with ink). My friend mentioned that he’d received insightful wisdom from – Read More –