I'm standing in the middle of Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. It's almost midnight on a Sunday night, yet there are hundreds of people gathered here with me, dancing, chatting, …
Celebrating 4 Years of Freelancing
It's October, which means it's time for my annual post where I celebrate another year of freelancing and reflect on the past year. Curious to see past posts? Here's what I wrote for my three-year …
2019 in Review & Planning for 2020
I invite you to suspend your disbelief for a moment and pretend it’s still 2019. (Technically I’m sitting down to write this in the first full week of January, so I’m not that far off.) As we …
My First Time in Seoul
Back when I was living in Japan, I didn't have much interest in visiting Korea. Not that I had anything against the country—I just preferred to visit places in Asia that were more distinct from Japan …
Vegetarian & Vegan Options in Kyoto
What's the vegan and vegetarian scene like in Kyoto? Based on my most recent visit, I'd say it's poppin'! Of course I don't want to get too far without saying that things in Kyoto are always changing. …
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Working from Anywhere Part 2: Expectation vs. Reality
In my last post, I shared how I was heading to Japan for a few weeks to take advantage of my freelance lifestyle. I described my feelings of excitement, anticipation, and slight nervousness. Now that …
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