When life gets in the way: 11 months in Asia
When I first started this blog, I was pretty optimistic about how much time I would have to post life updates. From working a full-time...
My country 'tis of thee
I sat on the back of my roommate's motorbike in the evening Saigon traffic as we headed home from a cafe. "This is a happy place for...
Settling in: the truth about living abroad
Living abroad ain't easy. But, it's not nearly as difficult as some - including myself circa June of this year - may imagine it to be....
Weekend wandering
I have officially been in Saigon for one month. In some ways, it feels like I've been here much longer. And, in others, I still feel...
In search of the perfect cà phê
I like to consider myself some brand of coffee connoisseur. My daily habit began when I was 15 years old and I've never looked back. Viet...
The last days of summer
Over the past few days, my dad and I decided to get out of hectic Saigon to see the sights of the South Vietnamese countryside. I started...
This time it's pho real
It finally happened. Yesterday, I had my very first bowl of pho in Viet Nam. You might be asking yourself: Why is this so significant for...
Notes in transit
I wrote this while waiting to check-in for my flight at O'Hare. I've edited the original essay before posting. That picture to the left...
Now that the graduation dust has settled
On May 18, 2016, I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. My 17-year identity as a student finally came to a close....