Posted in June 2013

Coffee beans

I’m sitting at Endiro coffeeshop in Kisementi, attempting to be productive (aka story.of.my.life).  Just as my mind started wandering towards negative thoughts of how boring my work can be, I noticed a familiar aromatic scent wafting towards my olfactory nerves.  It was the smell of fresh ground coffee beans that the barista is preparing.  I … Continue reading

soulmates

“A true soulmate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake.  But to live with a soulmate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soulmates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.”

Grateful for my friends

I had a friend tell me that I have a “restless soul”.  And I agree.  It’s hard for me to fully appreciate and enjoy my present because I have a tendency to be living in nostalgic memories from an idealized past or looking forward to some event in the future.  This is an area of … Continue reading