You crossed My Path
I find myself at sea, sailing the waters, and for every wave that creates turbulence, I must hang tight. The smooth sailing is abruptly forgotten when the storms arrive, and I hold on for my life. Each storm taught me a different lesson, and by now I know every inch of this vessel. Yet as […]
The Yogi
I look up at the second set of stairs and let out a big sigh. This small building has a lot of potential, but instead, it’s sitting isolated in the midst of a campus. I picture a welcoming studio filled with a relaxing ambience, music, and scents that will aid in comforting one’s mind. As […]
Silence
It was, at times, unbearable, like in the car, the tension of having to drive a distance with nothing to say. Talking became work, the thought of having to keep up a conversation like we were strangers with nothing in common, once again. I kept silent. My guidance wasn’t welcome either when he’d take a […]
Reflect
My eyes open, meeting floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the gloominess of the grey sky. For a minute, I wonder where I am, then I realize I’m far from home, snuggled in a Sherpa blanket, protecting myself from the dull chill in the air. It’s not daybreak yet, and the bleak sky dulls my mood […]
Going Home
I see the white Tesla turn the corner and begin collecting my luggage so it can be placed into the boot. The driver, a smart middle-aged gentleman, is pleasant and makes room to fit both pieces strategically among his belongings. I get into the vehicle and exchange pleasant words about the unusually warm weather here in […]