Friday, August 29th, 2014
A friend recently asked me if I wanted to visit Saudi Arabia to speak at a girls’ school. My instant reply: Yes! But then I thought a bit more about it and now I’m not so sure.
Last May, I …
Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Last week, my good friend Marianna asked me during one of my recent readings how I had changed after my two years abroad. I said I was more serious. She gave me a sad face. But it’s true.
I think …
Friday, August 15th, 2014
I’m getting into my Buddha Bowl these days. In fact, I’m on a health kit and have decided to have a Buddha Bowl at least 4 times a week. It think it will help me focus on clean eating and …
Friday, August 8th, 2014
Now that I’m back working in the States, I’m in re-build mode—re-building my savings and my business after years of traveling abroad.
I’m trying to balance this need to be responsible (and therefore ensure an independent future for myself) with …
Friday, August 1st, 2014
A recent article in the New York Times sadly recounts how a 23-year old Peace Corps volunteer died during his assignment in rural China. Even though he sought care from a Peace Corps-approved doctor, he was not given the proper …