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  • Austin Vibes

    It's no surprise people are moving to Austin from big cities like California and New York. The space, diversity, and new real estate developments are just a few reasons I'd consider moving here. While I was only there for a week, the city feels like a combination of Cali and NYC plus a few others--say…
  • Maintaining Perspective in 2020

    The last few months have been intense to say the least. There is always beauty to be found despite so much happening to our planet and in our lives. Maintaining a sense of perspective is vital. Interacting with the elements, various ecosystems, and people (with masks) are some of the ways I've maintained my sensibilities.…
  • Day trips | Prospect Park, Blue Mountain Reserve, Shinnecock Indian Reservation

    As the summer transitions into fall, I always feel compelled to walk and be outdoors among the green. There's an abundance of nature just an hour or two away. Prospect Park (and Central Park among a few others) have much to offer too. The green pastures and open skies beyond the tall buildings, cars, and…
  • Abu Dhabi, Dubai & South India – Winter Excursions

    As with any new journey, part of the excitement and nervousness comes from not knowing what to expect. The United Arab Emirates and South India surprised me in many ways, and in hindsight, my favorite take away is the expanded appreciation I developed from being in these contrasting environments.  One is distinctly modern while the other…
  • Summer Excursions | Lake Shrine, Santa Barbara, Providence, & Newport

    Curating a space to look and feel a certain way is a feat when done right and with precision. Rock formations by an oceanside or a vast horizon hugging the sea beneath it are forms that Nature's inbuilt mechanisms perfected long ago. I was very impressed with The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in the Pacific…