It would be easy to write a post about CrossFit movements, running, or my diet. But the changes I made in the last four years are so much more than those things.
A Somewhat Cliché but Truthful Fitness Journey
Happy New Year!
This year didn’t involve nearly enough travel, but it was excellent to finally have some stability. Once again, here is one second every day from …
So, Your Students Found Your Blog: Another Malaysia Update
[To the students of AMU2565, my warning still stands. Reading this blog will result in an automatic fail of the course]. Since my last “life …
Backroads to Angkor Wat
After four years living in Asia, I finally made it to Cambodia. And Angkor Wat, no surprise, was amazing. A bit of background, “Angkor Wat” …
Malaysia Update
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 …
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 …
Back to Malaysia Part I: Journey from the West
Getting back to Malaysia during Covid is not as simple as just hopping on a plane and flying there like you could (with an American …
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 …
Hometown Hero: Goodbye North Carolina
I was once allergic to routine. It felt threatening, something that would trap me and prevent me from living my life fully. The rigidness of …
6 More U.S. Reverse Culture Shocks
One of my favorite parts of coming back to the U.S. intermittently is that I always get some surprising reverse culture shocks. Each trip, I …