belonging

  • One of my favorite aspects of traveling is the friendships you make along the way. Friendships that persist across time and space are special. Years ago, I studied abroad in Thailand. It was my first time experiencing life in another country and making friends from different cultures. The experience changed my life. I’ve been fortunate… Read more

  • I moved to Portland in late August 2020 when I was 22 years old. I had just graduated from college, the country was in the early stages of the pandemic, and I really had no idea what I was doing with my life. I had spent the previous few months living with my parents after… Read more