My bi-yearly trips to New York have become one of my favorite times of year, as it allows me to see the city in both summer and winter. I get the chance to explore and catch up with friends before starting work for the trade show. This time around, we were scheduled on an early morning flight into … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New York, NY
How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
I've been working as a freelance writer for the last five years, albeit not yet full time. What I've learned is that writing is, in the words of Lean In, not a ladder, but a jungle gym. There's no direct path to where you want to be, no perfect job or internship that opens doors. You make … [Read more...] about How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
What I Learned in College
My degree is a Bachelor's in Political Science from the College of Charleston, currently framed and leaned against my closet door, gathering dust since 2010. I'm frequently asked why I got that degree and by some, why I wasted my parents' money on a degree I wasn't even going to use. I sometimes … [Read more...] about What I Learned in College
Regrets and Illness on Koh Tao
From the moment the ferry got close to Koh Tao, I was already filled with regret. After spending the last week and a half on Koh Samui for my friend's wedding, I thought I'd had enough island time, but that wasn't the case. While parts of Koh Samui were certainly beautiful, particularly the area … [Read more...] about Regrets and Illness on Koh Tao
Visiting Saigon’s Reunification Palace
It took a month of seeing all of Vietnam, from the stalls of Hanoi to the quiet shores of Mui Ne, to fully appreciate the country. So when we arrived in Saigon, I felt like I needed to cap off the experience with as much history and culture as possible. Saigon's Independence Palace, known also as … [Read more...] about Visiting Saigon’s Reunification Palace