Life's Questions · Study Abroad

Peace in the Chaos

Peace in the chaos. That is one of my favorite phrases. It is also the theme of my research project and final dissertation. Why? I think there is something delightfully illogical and profound and…just TRUE in that concept. If you look around you, find something in your room that brings you peace. Or think of… Continue reading Peace in the Chaos

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Joy of English Gardens | Walking to School | A Masters in Kingston

There is a house on the way to the grocery store that I always pass. It has a recessed wooden door set in a stone wall. On the other side of the wall, spilling out over the edges are frothy greenery, palm fronds, and what looks like a joyous little garden. These are the types… Continue reading Joy of English Gardens | Walking to School | A Masters in Kingston

Short Stories

Adventure of Kip in a Greek Airport | Short Story

Boats were a joy. Who needed love or relationships when you had a boat? Kip was contemplating this life philosophy of his and considering whether the weather would be appropriate to take the boat out that evening after he returned from the airport. He was half-heartedly reading a book recommended to him by a friend,… Continue reading Adventure of Kip in a Greek Airport | Short Story

Movie / TV Review

From Hate to Love | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Wes Anderson-Like TV Show | TV Show Review

Once, not so long ago there was a girl who became fascinated by a new book that just came out in Barnes and Noble called The Mysterious Benedict Society. It was intriguing, it held her captivated. It also terrified her. She grew to hate this book and never actually finished it. Anyways the book sat… Continue reading From Hate to Love | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Wes Anderson-Like TV Show | TV Show Review

Life's Questions · Study Abroad

Cafes | Sketching Everything | What brings meaning to a day?

Today I ate at the Clocktower Cafe. In a town nearby there is an old clocktower or monument that I’ve passed by once or twice. Every time I passed it I noticed the cute cafe and told myself that I’d go there sometime. Today I finally did, after 6+ months; which goes to show, you… Continue reading Cafes | Sketching Everything | What brings meaning to a day?

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Wild Hair | A Day in the Library | A Masters in Kingston

Location: Univeristy Library, Spring His hair spun out from his head in a carefully concerted orchestra, or like a dance frozen in time. He leaned over the tools on his table like someone about to dive into a pool. Whereas other people would park themselves on one side of the table in a chair and… Continue reading Wild Hair | A Day in the Library | A Masters in Kingston