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December 28, 2014

YOU ARE LOVE

All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop. -Kabir This holiday season, I was very fortunate to be able to celebrate with friends and family in Texas. The love was overwhelming and quite special. I remain so thankful. When I ran across this quote – Read More –

December 13, 2014

BE MELTING SNOW

Be melting snow. Wash yourself of yourself.   -Rumi

July 17, 2014

MOON STRUCK

This week, I had the great fortune of being able to visit with my uncle in Portland! I had not seen him for many years, though it didn’t feel it had been that long ago. I guess it is no coincidence that familiar is derived from family. Being around my uncle felt so familiar. He reminded me of my – Read More –

June 22, 2014

DO WHAT YOU FEAR

While I was in Germany, I had the incredible opportunity to speak with a group of middle and high school aged students at my friend’s school. We spoke of many different things and they asked me many important questions like, “Do you have a boyfriend?” and “What kind of car do you drive?” and “Are – Read More –

March 10, 2014

THINGS CHANGE

As I write this post, I feel so happy! :)  It has been so wonderful to be back in LA and spend quality time with friends and family. It’s so hard for me to even believe that a week and a half ago, I was miserably hiding out in a hotel room to avoid being in the – Read More –

September 18, 2013

WHY I SLOWED DOWN

Sometimes I think I was born with a need for speed :) I appreciate fast cars, fast bikes, and I find myself making fast friends. (Ironically, I walk slowly and get a headache/zone out if someone is talking too fast haha) I love to get work done quickly, and found that I was always bouncing – Read More –

July 9, 2013

A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE

Though the process of traveling is not always the easiest (who really wants to deal with airport security? airplane food scares me! and travel can come with sticker shock.), I always appreciate its ability to instantly shift your perspective. Now that I find myself in mainland China, I’m immediately struck by the taste of pollution – Read More –

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