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  • Coming Home

    Coming Home

    During my months abroad, I spent countless hours in airports and train stations. I repeatedly watched as travelers were greeted by loved ones after their respective journeys. Every time I saw one of these reunions, I thought to myself how lucky they were – and how anticipatory I was of my own homecoming.  They were…

  • 8 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving

    8 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving

    I’ve been through moments of feeling both isolation and freedom, joy and loss, guilt and appreciation, all at the same time. I have learned to let these deep feelings flow and acknowledge that they are ever-changing. As emotions should be. There are good moments and bad moments. I hesitate to even say bad days entirely…

  • Content in the Noise

    Content in the Noise

    September 22, 2023 When I was a little girl, I was terrified of anything having to do with loud noises. So much so that anytime there were fireworks or loud sounds near me, my fight or flight would kick in and I would BOLT for the nearest escape. Clearly, I was not a fighter.  My…