Various ideas, musings, cogitations, reflections, and ponderations. What’s on my mind, what I’m discussing with friends.
Living in Colombia, I’ve been paying close attention to the little cultural differences that surprise, frustrate, or delight me. This is the first in a series of posts exploring those things.
Little Cultural Things from Colombia: Winks and Buses Read More »
Throughout a year of travel, I’ve found that I go through distinct phases and cycles. My energy ebbs and flows. I’m learning to listen better to what I need.
Phases and Cycles – Noticing My Energy Read More »
After ten months of traveling in Latin America, I’m finally feeling really comfortable in Spanish. In this post, I reflect on the process, what’s made the biggest difference lately, and how I’m feeling now.
Learning Spanish: Turning a Corner Read More »
I had a bit of a bad attitude about Costa Rica—until I ran into someone from my high school on a local bus. In this post, I reflect on the beauty and power of coincidences and small decisions.
In 8 months traveling in Latin America, I’ve often had the opportunity to look closely at my understanding of my racial and cultural identity.
The Only Asian in Town Read More »
After 7 months on the road, I traded in my waist-length hair for a buzz cut. In this post, I reflect on my motivations and feelings before and after the cut.
Why I Buzzed My Hair Read More »
I set out on my big adventure in search of growth. To grow intentionally, I needed to define more clearly who Ideal Sachi is, and how she lives her life.
What Would Ideal Sachi Do? Read More »
After 7 months of travel, I take stock of my Spanish progress, including wins, struggles, areas for future focus, and the emotions that come with learning.
Learning Spanish – 7 Months In Read More »
Traveling solo in Latin America has made me examine my relationship with fear, to ask myself what I’m afraid of and why.
Fear is the Mind-Killer Read More »
I like animals and they like me back, and that’s something I like about myself. I met a dog in Colombia who made me wonder what it is that they can sense in me.
What Does Kindness Smell Like? Read More »