Go to a social event, and say “Hi. I’m [FIRST NAME]” to anyone who looks interesting. It always works.
Category: Personal
Still shaking my head over this whole charmed time in my life
This morning I randomly ended up sharing an elevator with a nice guy on his first day at my coworking space. We introduced ourselves by our first names and went about our business. I looked him up in the directory, saw his last name, and realized WE’VE BEEN CONNECTED ON TWITTER FOR MORE THAN FIVE… Continue reading Still shaking my head over this whole charmed time in my life
Take it
If you ever have the chance to lose everything in your life, some of it voluntarily, and leave your current place to live in a succession of new places, hosted by friends, never really knowing what’s next or if that person you just met will have an impact on your life because each connection is… Continue reading Take it
Modest fruits of my insubstantial labor
Prompt 1: “And trust me, there are times when the last thing you want to hear is the truth.” “Does this skirt make my hips look big?” she asked. Damn it, I think. Why does she do this every time? I just want to enjoy a nice dinner out after a long week at work.… Continue reading Modest fruits of my insubstantial labor
An observation about this morning’s journal entry
From my journal: I want my drive home today to be happy, life affirming, and slightly adventurous. . . . I want to smile a lot, cry a bit, and pry open my soul a crack. I said “home” regarding Kansas City. It just came out that way, despite the fact I’m exceptionally vigilant about… Continue reading An observation about this morning’s journal entry
Everything I need fits in my backpack
When I board a train or an airplane, I bring just one bag with me, a backpack that holds everything I need for being away from home indefinitely, yet still fits under the seat in front of me. People on the internet love to look at how mavericks like me do something so seemingly radical,… Continue reading Everything I need fits in my backpack
This one’s just a bit too long for a tweet
That moment when you recognize you’re in the middle of living a beautiful story, and you want to look away from it to record all the details, but instead you choose to keep your eyes up and let the experience become what it’s meant to be. That, forever.
How can you not love Kansas City?
I’ve been in Kansas City, Missouri, for just over a month, and I can easily see myself settling here at some point. I mean, I’m not even trying hard to find something to do this weekend, and I already found these: Browne’s Irish Street Faire – whiskey, beer, music PorchFestKC – 100 bands on 40 “stages” Dragon… Continue reading How can you not love Kansas City?
Getting Around Without A Car
I sold my car last November and started traveling back in January, even though the traveling part was kind of by accident. That’s a long story I’ll get into at another time. I also have so many other stories about all the places I’ve been and the people I’ve met, but those need time to… Continue reading Getting Around Without A Car
The Empire Builder from Seattle
I’m on board the train that will bring me across the North to Minnesota. Unlike most people I know, I’m happy to spend nearly two whole days on a train instead of flying the same distance in only hours. This is my pace. I’m glad to be making this trip, but it’s bittersweet. A cross-country… Continue reading The Empire Builder from Seattle