Tag: Texas

Texas…my adopted home state!! Texas is a giant, diverse playground full of ecosystems and immigrants from all over. The only thing Texas lacks is state income tax. JK…not really true.

reverse daydream reality coat check

"Where will u b sittinig in eternity? Smoking or nonsmoking" Welcome to The South, spelling errors and all! San Antonio, Texas.

Well, I’ve been back in my default country for a bit over six months now. I can’t deny that it burns a little bit; I was hopeful things would coalesce a little more smoothly. According to the formula I’ve devised over the past few years, six months is near the long end of how long I can take before I feel like renouncing my citizenship and one-waying it anywhere else in search of a moderately more meaningful life experience (in my own estimation). I have, however, been fortunate enough to take some roadtrips through Texas to slice up my time and keep from going crazier. Texas is a huge state and even though it may not sound exotic, there is an amazing amount of natural beauty and other things to see and do. Since being back I’ve gone to Austin…

my Asian fascination

Outside the apartment in Shanghai, I feel manic just looking at this beautiful mess of opportunity.

From the future I’m apologizing for what I’m about to say in the past, below: I’m sitting in a Taiwanese milk tea shop in Arlington. From this bench seat I can see the university I attended, where by way of…

resignation letters

It’s possible that one of the only times I’ve felt in control of my life recently is when writing resignation letters. So, I guess it’s time for another one. It’s time for something to help shock me out of the…

Jessica and the Christopher Columbus story

One-way ticket to Shanghai...who knows where we were here. I felt such a sense of freedom and success to have no bridge home.

Many things I view as significant personal achievements, some of them are things that I may not have done myself but may have elicited from others. Sometimes you’re an astute listener and people share secrets; sometimes you’re a puppeteer of…