“I woke up every day and went through the motions, but I felt lifeless. A passionless life was a safe life, but it was a boring life. It was scary to want something. Wanting something meant feeling the pain of not having it, and feeling the pain of chasing it
My Daddy’s Arms
Today I was talking to my friend Roxy about how I’ve been feeling a bit choked lately. And as I talked through my emotions, I realized why. Coming back from my holiday has been like going back into a cage, one that I inadvertently built for myself. While I was
Holiday Hangover
I’ve been back in the UAE for 48 hours now. Being at home here in my nice, comfortable, familiar room, with all my old photos and paintings on the walls, somehow makes the last 3 weeks feel like they had never even happened. All that I have left to convince
How to Prepare for the Solo Trip of A Lifetime (Part 4)
This is the fourth installment in my Eurotrip planning series. (Here are Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.) Did I mention that I’m a bit of a control freak? I’ve never seen a psychiatrist, but I’m pretty sure I suffer from a form of anxiety. This is basically me: Source:
How to Prepare for the Solo Trip of A Lifetime (Part 3)
This is the third installment in my Eurotrip planning series. (Here are Part 1 and Part 2.) Part 3: What to Bring? First and most important of all, this is The Backpack. It’s the sole piece of luggage I will be taking with me on my 3-week tour. The money
