A meditation on endurance and the quiet reckoning of age, set against the mist and chill of Bulgaria’s highlands.
Hiking Seven Rila Lakes with My Youngest
Tag: reflection
From the Alleged Journal Entry of a North Korean Soldier Fighting in Russia
Inspired by an online news article, this poem reflects the content of an alleged journal written by a North Korean soldier fighting in Russia.
Single Ticket Wins $1.269B Mega Millions Jackpot, Ninth-Richest in U.S. History
A short piece reflecting on life after winning the lottery, inspired by the poem "Fantasy" by Tennessee Reed.
The Pros and Cons of Twenty Twenty-Four: A Reflective Timeline
A writing submission for my writers' group: a personal reflection on 2024.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
I am currently in the last semester of my three-year teaching contract at Qatar University. However, just before winter break, as I was making preparations for my trip to Vietnam, I was notified that I was being renewed for a second three-year teaching position at QU—I will be in Doha for the World Cup 2022.… Continue reading Looking Back, Looking Forward
How I Travel: A Reflection
On Sunday, August 18, I had to report back to work. My flight arrived at 4am, and I was home from the airport around 5am, but after spending the past 26 hours on planes and in airports— getting intermittent sleep across eight time zones—I wasn’t ready to shut my eyes. So, I bided my time… Continue reading How I Travel: A Reflection
Doha Year Two
In a year so much can change. At this time last year, I was living in temporary housing at Al Safa Hotel; needed to catch the shuttle every morning at 7am like a schoolboy, regardless if I taught in the morning (my first course was at noon); and was focused on completing the myriad steps… Continue reading Doha Year Two
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