Hot damn it Your booty like two planets Go head, and go ham sandwich Whoa, I can’t stand it ‘Cause you know what to do with that big fat butt Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle Damn, baby, you got a bright future behind you -Jason Derulo, “Wiggle” When we talk about representation of women in the media,…
As a photographer, I feel like it’s my job to showcase all the interesting and beautiful things in this world. When I shot this, a family noticed and came by to check it out after I passed. “Cool,” I heard the teenage boy murmur to his dad. I did my job that day. Taken in downtown Vancouver, British…
“What if we went to Minneapolis instead of staying another night in South Dakota?” Matt asked. Next thing I knew, my plans were out the window and I was frantically messaging Britta to ask if we could stay with her during our spur-of-the-moment detour. Originally the idea stressed me out (I hate when plans change, especially…
What it is: Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan is set in India, where 13-year-old Koly must prepare for her arranged marriage. Her husband turns out to be quite sickly, and soon after the wedding leaves her a widow. According to Indian culture, she doesn’t have a future without him. Koly has to learn to survive–and…
Did you know nine people were killed last week? I hate that nine people died. I hate that because he wasn’t black or brown they didn’t mention his race or assume his motive. I hate that nine people died. I hate that we know this routine, that it’s become routine. I hate that nine people…
Is it just me, or is this door remarkably skinny? Taken on Granville Island in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more doors from all over the world, check out Norm’s Thursday Doors linkup.
Almost every time I write about something on my blog, it’s because I’m bursting with love for it. Especially for my travel posts–I get my motivation to publish from my excitement over those experiences. I’m not bursting with love today. I don’t even blink before proclaiming my love for Wyoming, and I definitely don’t hesitate say South…
What it is: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz is the story of a Dominican family with a curse that dooms them to tragedy and ill-fated love. Oscar, our overweight, nerdy protagonist, never seems capable of winning, either in his dreams of writing the next great sci-fi novel or in having his first…
In New York City, construction imposes many boundaries. For more photos of New York City, check out my photo series As Seen in NYC or my city travel post.
I don’t know how it happened, but somehow, when I returned to my camp counselor job at the Jewish community center this summer, I got assigned the job of outdoor exploration specialist. Which is funny, if you know me, because I’m not particularly outdoorsy. I hike occasionally with friends, sure, but I hated my earth science in…
Victim to Charm 