I looked through my google drive hoping to find something that I may have written during my time in Thailand, but nothing. Im tired, I don’t feel like writing and I have a million things on my to do list, but this piece must be written. I was there for 3 weeks traveling throughout…
Culturally, the outdoors was not promoted where I grew up. However, my dad made sure we knew what it felt like to be outside, to feel earth even if it was in the middle of the city. I grew up in the 90’s where despite what was happening, our childhood felt good. We played…
I don’t follow orders. The average newsletter is designed to inform you, usually inching you towards more capitalistic endeavors like please hire me, please look at what I’ve done and reassure me that I am worth what you think I am. Not this newsletter. I’m here to tell personal stories about the many lifetimes I’ve…
I’m changing direction. After over a decade of half winging it and somewhat having direction, I’ve finally concluded that the outdoor space and social impact sphere is where I’d like to pursue the second leg of my career. The past few months I’ve been taking classes and working with various coaches which has by…
People are under the impression that I am a professional hiker, I’m not. I am an outdoor enthusiast with a specialization in taking in the sites, enjoying the moment, utilizing nature to heal, reset and ultimately obtain peace. These are the most important reasons that I travel, hike, encourage and aid people in being in the outdoors.…
Traveling for work and traveling for personal reasons were two very different experiences for me. Leading workshops is hard work, especially when you are working with teenagers who are also meeting each other for the first time in a foreign country. 2018 was the first year I started leading with Putney Student Travel and…
I love Japan. I think because it was the first place I really decided to take a trip to alone. Im not going to give the backstory, but a dear friend of mine left yesterday for his solo trip to Japan. Throughout his process I first kept bugging him to get the ticket and…
To be perfectly honest, I think that no matter what’s transpiring in the world, which currently is a lot, we should continue, if possible, to experience the world and all its beauty. Because of our access to tech and media, it’s become a constant for us to take on, consume and be bombarded with almost…
This past Saturday I had a small gallery show at a cool retail store in Pasadena called A Leading Role. I met Christian (works at A Leading role) at my first meeting as a new member at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. I showed two virtual bodies of work, one that showcased my time…