Can Corals Carry On?

Below is a creative essay I wrote, inspired by my scuba diving experiences, discussing the fate of coral reefs in our changing world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJiDk7vqUY The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I could tell, not for a while. A cool, fast breeze whirled past me, and I lurched back and forth … Continue reading Can Corals Carry On? →

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 →

Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard

Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard I’m back! After a long blog hiatus, we are back. Still in Taiwan and thriving more than ever.               In May and June, I was working full time in my internship, but I was also taking 6 courses online for my degree in Guelph. After a while I really … Continue reading Waterfall Trekking and Working Too Hard →

Scuba Diving

Recently I was able to get certified in PADI Open Water Diving – and my experience was like nothing I’ve ever done before! Here’s my retelling of it for anyone who’s curious. Also, check out my Youtube video of Diving at Orchid Island. The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I … Continue reading Scuba Diving →

Back on the Streets of Taiwan

I’m back! After three long years, I’m back in Taiwan. It almost feels like a different life, as if instead of following the passage of time forward, I stepped out of my Canadian life and sideways into a Taiwanese one.             The adventures began with a 12-hour layover in Turkey, during which I had originally … Continue reading Back on the Streets of Taiwan →

Rotary Trainings: What to Learn

some pickles I have with blanket advice taught at many Outbound Training sessions “Always say Yes, to everything”, they tell you in the trainings. No offense to Rotary, but this is not great advice. In principle, it makes sense, and in the first few months it is crucial; if you decline opportunities because you're tired, … Continue reading Rotary Trainings: What to Learn →