Category Archives: In The Beginning

The first steps of this journey

Mid Flight

Posted on April 25, 2010 by

As I write this I am sitting in Economy Plus (better than just plain old economy!) with 3 seats to myself and Japanese subtitles running underneath our in flight movie (featuring Sarah Jessica Parker- and SJ while I love you … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage!

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Tomorrow (!!) is the day I embark on my  BOS-NYC-SANFRAN-TOKYO-BANGKOK-CHIANG MAI (and at the end of the weekend Chiang Rai) journey. I am ready ready ready to get started. While my “spacially superior” mother helped me pack up my carefully … Continue reading →

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‘ All you need is faith -To hear diesels humming -I’m getting ready’

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

Through any of the middle of the night doubts, visa speed bumps and bittersweet tears over leaving my life in New York City, I have always taken comfort in the deep visceral belief that the force behind my choice to … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown has Begun

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

My soon to be new home! These are photos of where I will live in Thailand as well as SOLD’s official office in Thailand! “You take it on faith You take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest … Continue reading →

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ประเทศไทย นี่ ฉัน มา!

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

~~~~~~~~ Today is the last day at my job. It’s finally here. It’s really happening. Rest of my life- here’s looking at you! “the only way to live a full life is to continue to make those leaps of faith, … Continue reading →

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‘If you can make it here- You can make it anywhere’

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

I am likening my current state of mind to that of a plane waiting, luggage being loaded, passengers lining up for boarding, and figuring out coordinates. Preparing to leave. It’s now the beginning of January and my end date at … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up (Read my Interview!)

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

Grown-Up Gigs: ESL Teacher/ Drama Therapist/ Arts Coordinator Volunteer! My good friend Sherry (whose name I had to change, & who I have no idea why I just named Sherry) made a big, bold, huge, scary, exciting, freak-out decision: she … Continue reading →

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—In the Beginning–

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

I’m leaning over my miniature bathroom sink staring straight into my puffy, bloodshot, sleep deprived eyes. For the 4th, or is it 8th night, in a row I am keeping my bathroom mirror company as I look at my reflection … Continue reading →

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