Despondency is NOT an Excuse: Coping with Election ResultsFor anyone who is not plugged into “alternative media”, the popularization of which came only after Donald Trump eroded the trust in…Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
Leaving Freelance Writing: Lessons LearnedI recently accepted a full-time writing position after 5years of working as a freelance writer. Now I’m hanging up the towel.Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024
The Paradox of Tourism: Loving Destinations to DeathFor people who like to travel, there’s something special about going somewhere where people and/or tourists are few and far between. But…May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
Romanticizing Poverty & Other Unfavorable ThingsIt’s not beautiful, I think as I drive up the mountain roads outside Nong Khiaw — a town tucked away in the limestone mountains in…Feb 28, 2024Feb 28, 2024
Practical Chaos: Applying Southeast Asia’s “Do It” MentalityIf you come to one of Southeast Asia’s bustling cities from a developed country, particularly a Western one, one of the first things you’ll…Feb 23, 2024Feb 23, 2024
Rediscovering AntiFolk: Embracing the Cringe and Authentic SelfI’ve long been a fan of Indie Folk Rock, indie films, and melancholia of all shapes and shades. Recently I rewatched the film Juno. Its…Sep 23, 2023Sep 23, 2023
The TikTok Ban: A Red Herring for the RESTRICT ActIf you’ve been keeping up with the news, then you’ve probably heard of the congressional hearings regarding the TikTok ban. As a Tik Tok…Mar 31, 2023Mar 31, 2023
Open AI: The End of Writers? Or Just the Beginning?OpenAI is a technology company focused on artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that AI is developed safely…Dec 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022
Cha Cha Real Smooth Movie ReviewThe new movie, Cha Cha Real Smooth, is an indie film that tells the story of a recent college graduate trying to find himself. Simply put…Dec 6, 2022Dec 6, 2022