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Hindsight is 20/20

Over the last year I, like many, have tried to make sense of it all and I, like many, have failed. But this is my attempt.… Read More Hindsight is 20/20

March 9, 2021 whatrthisLeave a comment

My Family’s COVID-19 Story

My parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and I formed a little safe pod over the last few months. In order to protect each other, especially my grandparents, we have been extremely careful and have sacrificed being around several friends and other family members. We’ve adhered to public precautions religiously. But one little opportune exposure was all… Read More My Family’s COVID-19 Story

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 whatrthisLeave a comment

Fear

Words From a Traveler Amidst Corona Hysteria… Read More Fear

March 12, 2020March 14, 2020 whatrthis1 Comment

Shall We Gather at the River?

Amidst a conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I found myself in a country I knew next to nothing about. Aside from being near Vietnam and once housing one of the darkest genocides in human history, you don’t hear a lot about it. But during a short afternoon I had free, I set out to explore… Read More Shall We Gather at the River?

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 whatrthisLeave a comment

48-Hour Transit: A Journal Across the World

A 48-hour transit to the other side of the world? You best believe I documented the entire thing.… Read More 48-Hour Transit: A Journal Across the World

October 10, 2019May 12, 2020 whatrthisLeave a comment

A Curry-Filled Glimpse

I’ve sort of been to India. Only sort-of.… Read More A Curry-Filled Glimpse

September 26, 2019 whatrthisLeave a comment

Fields of Dreams

Part II of a reunion post dedicated to my study abroad friends. This year, we took the midwest by corn.… Read More Fields of Dreams

September 12, 2019September 13, 2019 whatrthisLeave a comment

When Sailors Come South

When four world travelers came to visit, I wanted to give them a true southern experience, but I found a new perception of my home along the way.… Read More When Sailors Come South

August 31, 2019September 1, 2019 whatrthis

It’s Been a While

Back by popular demand. To my readers—new browsers and loyal followers—invested fans and bored critics. It’s been a while.… Read More It’s Been a While

August 29, 2019 whatrthisLeave a comment

Going British

You can’t live in a different country for half a year and not assimilate into its culture somehow. This is how an American went British… sort of.… Read More Going British

June 30, 2018August 28, 2019 whatrthis2 Comments

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