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The human heart was—and remains—a mystery to me. But I’m learning. I have to. —Anthony Bourdain

Thanks

  • What I’m grateful for, week 50 of 52

    1. Incredibly smart people that are kind. Often, one can show up without the other. I’ve been lucky enough to know and love people that are both. I learn so much everyday and I’m thankful for the people that make that a human experience and not just a transactional one. 2. Progress. I am an… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 48 of 52

    1. The beginning of independence. Sounds ridiculous for someone who’s 35 years old, but also in a very traditional, conservative country and family. I am being vague on purpose, but independence means a lot to me — especially what it took to get there. 2. Great support. I have leaned on a lot of people,… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 47 of 52

    1. Belly laughs with friends after two years. This pandemic sucks and it has permanently fucked us up, but when it comes to the real stuff, I’m glad to know I have them. And they know they have me. 2. Holiday time off. Night shift is rough, and I won’t be able to keep this… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 44 of 52

    1. Meeting a friend’s newborn via Zoom. I’ve seen pictures, I’ve asked about the baby, but I finally met her this week. She was wonderful. This thing I’ve done where half the people I love will always be half the world away? Honestly hurts, but that’s what happens when you keep your heart open. People… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 43 of 52

    1. Gummy worms. Sounds lame, but a tub full is one of my favorite stress treats. And that’s exactly what helped me this week. Not gonna lie, a whole tub can’t be healthy, but every little bit helps. 2. Reuniting with one of my favorite shirts. After I complimented him on it, a friend literally… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 42 of 52

    1. Being able to cook. Work has been kicking my ass lately, and it feels like one thing right after another. There are a lot of things I cannot, and will not even try to control, but being home means access to the kitchen I’ve cooked in the most. I cooked a few things this… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 38 of 52

    1. Safe travels. It’s very scary travelling right now, but I was fortunate enough to have journeyed to my destination with little issues. Even more so, to have a whole row to myself for a long haul flight. Being able to stretch out and actually sleep a majority of it, big plus. 2. Airconditioning and… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 37 of 52

    1. Gorgeous food. I was fortunate enough to score tables at great places in a fun city this week, had spectacular food (which matched the bill), got the full dining experience, and for a self professed food enthusiast, was pretty fucking great. 2. An almost romantic train ride. One of these years I will do… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 31/52

    1. Homes and homies. I have been shuttled around so much, and have had access to friends’s homes and families. I have slept better, ate better, and have laughed harder than I have in so long, and I cherish every moment. I am a sap, and will hold snapshots in my head as long as… Read more

  • What I’m grateful for, week 22 of 52

    1. Small wins. Like this Thursday’s end of day dinner of tacos and ice cream. I did not deserve it because I have not earned it workout wise, but boy did it feel great after a long day. 2. Good people. We had five new folks start with our team this week, and it was… Read more