Not-so-recently I flew Air Canada from Toronto to Chicago (on the first leg of the journey to Alaska. This story is a bit of a departure from my usual travel blog, but it’s been nine months and I’m still thinking about it. I arrived at the airport, my two-checked bags and carry-on in hand, and … Continue reading Air Canada
Category: Rants?
What is nature, really?
As I delve further into my work exploring cultural ecosystems, I wanted to write out some short essays on what I’ve learned so far. Just to make sure I’ve learned something. In this post, I’ll consider what it means to interpret nature and the value of having guided experiences in nature. Since so much of … Continue reading What is nature, really?
Work a job you love…
You know what they say! This summer I was lucky enough to land a job reading and analyzing science fiction. Truly a dream come true. Alongside a professor at my university, and part of a larger project called Manufactured Ecosystems I analyze how emerging technologies may affect the deliverance of cultural ecosystem services by finding … Continue reading Work a job you love…
Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
September 2023 “We’ve landed in Vancouver, it’s 8:33 am on the local time zone and 16 degrees Celsius,” the pilot announced over the intercom. I peered out the window, looking at the grey tarmac and flashing lights around the plane. I had yearned for this moment for weeks, and now that it was here, … Continue reading Travel is not necessarily the *best* way to get out of your comfort zone
Serena Around the World 