The mosquitoes here don’t carry malaria, and I can’t seek refuge from the persistent bed bugs in his dark and cool apartment, eyes probing mine, slight smile on his lips.…
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Mariah
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My sister is coming home from Mexico today. It’s been over a year since my other sister and I left her in the bustling city of Guadalajara and…
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I’m in over my head. My energy, money, and patience have run out months ago, several countries ago. Things are not going well. In fact, they continue to spin out of control.…
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About a month ago, I wrote about coming home and navigating reverse culture shock. I wrote about eating ice cream and staying in bed all day watching How I Met Your Mother,…
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I crack open the lid of another card board box and almost jump back at the sight of what’s inside. There’s a yellow film of mold covering two beautifully hand carved bowls…
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Time: 3:07pm Date: March 12th, 2014 Place: Paris, France Background: It’s been 12 months since I quit my job to travel the world. I’ve just arrived back in France after spending five…