And just like that, five months flew by. Where I left off: After an unexpected stay in the United States last summer, I was able …
Malaysia Update
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Back to Malaysia Part II: Quarantined
As I mentioned in my previous post about getting back to Malaysia during Covid, even vaccinated travelers have to quarantine. Luckily, the quarantine period is …
Chicago: A Second Time in the Second City
After six long, unexpected months in the U.S., I have finally reached my final destination: Chicago. As I wind down my trip here and get ready …
Wet Hot American Summer
I never saw Wet Hot American Summer, but from what I understand, it’s about a bunch of camp counselors trying to cram a summer of …
A Day in the [Quarantined] Life
I feel a little guilty admitting it, but I’m really loving lockdown. I’m just getting so much done! I never feel rushed. I don’t have …
Rich Quarantine, Poor Quarantine
When Malaysia’s national lockdown began three weeks ago, I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone kept stressing that it wasn’t a total lockdown, it was …
When a Short-Term Crisis Becomes Your Long-Term Plan (Moving to Malaysia)
It’s strange when the world is panicking, your friends are largely self-quarantined in their apartments in China, many people are suffering and have died, but …
Life in Limbo: How to Survive When All Your Sports Bras Are Under Quarantine
Reporting from Kuala Lumpur, life in exile is pretty great. There are only 21 cases of the coronavirus reported here but Malaysia is still being …
7 Things That Catch Me Off-guard When I Visit the U.S.
My Chinese visa expired. Time out. R.I.P. My future hangs in the grasp of the Chinese consulate in D.C. In the meantime, I’m banished back …
A Tale of Two Passports
The time has finally come to say goodbye to my single favorite item: my passport. My old one is officially expired. It’s a bit strange …