i woke up very early yesterday because the initial thought was that i would be the first one on, first one off at work. that is how it usually happens at our job and thoughts of heading back into a tide pool of soft, down comforters for an early afternoon nap were already sufficiently propelling me...

it has been a week and a day since i landed in these united states and to be cliche, i have hit the ground running. apart from one day reprieve spent immediately sunning it up at ocean beach with tak and niamh, i have been working everyday (willingly) at the hash house. it is set into motion now,...

So I'm coming to terms with a number of things in my life. My religion. My job. Where I'm from. Who I am. I feel like this week, I've come to know myself, be confident in who I am. I have an identity. Jokes come more easily, and so does laughter. I'm quick on my feet, with no hesitation to say...