As adults in an achievement-based society, we can learn a lot about cultivating joy and presence when we humble ourselves, step outside of our comfort zone, and become beginners again. Continue reading
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Barcelona on a Budget
A guide to Barcelona. Barcelona is a city located in the northeastern region of Catalonia in Spain. This city is known for its architecture and can be explored on a budget. Most of the city can be explored on foot, and sightseeing has no charge. The city’s markets and tapas bars make dining simple for … Continue reading
The Wall Project: A Photoessay of an Illustrated City
On our final morning in Mumbai we decided to venture off the beaten path and seek out something Lonely Planet called “The Wall Project” or “The Wall of Mumbai.” “An artistic initiative similar to Berlin’s East Side Gallery, though without the 28 years of oppression and isolation,” Lonely Planet had called it. We didn’t know … Continue reading
Point and Purpose: a new image
If you hadn’t noticed from the recent posts on my blog bearing the familiar red patch, I’ve found myself totally engaged in Yeah Write these past few days. The weekly challenges give me a community of writers to get feedback from and offer feedback to, and the challenges posed in 31 Days to a Better … Continue reading
Happy Holi!
Yesterday was Holi (the festival of colors) for Hindus around the world. (The Atlantic did a fabulous photo spread about it). But today, it was Holi at OWU. Some of the students from Southeast Asian countries organized the event on the lawn outside of two of the dorms. People sprayed hoses and threw clouds of … Continue reading
A Blustery Day: Unexpected Trip to the Education Department
Just Chillin’ in my Cubicle
Our Day at MIT in Pictures
Today we took a little trip into Boston to visit Dad’s alma mater, MIT. Dad was mainly driven by a desire to hack the many ingress portals on MIT’s campus, but when I expressed an interest too we decided to take a little tour and explore some of the main campus. It turns out there … Continue reading
Fairy Tale Cottage in Western Mass
A rather quick stop, this fairy-tale house is beautiful…even if just seen from the outside. Affectionately called the Tyringham Gingerbread House, it comes straight out of the fairy tales you read as a kid to sit peacefully amidst the rolling hills of western Massachusetts. This was stop 3 on our fabulous road trip back to central … Continue reading
Road Trip Week Continues: Meeting the Lorax!
Stop number 2 on our Road Trip from Boston to Central Ohio was the quad at the Springfield Museums. While the museums do cost money, you can get into the quad between them for free. My Dad and I parked on the street and walked a few circles, before stumbling into the quad. … Continue reading
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