• Pirates

    Pirates

    In France last year, I went to Sephora with Jul’s mom and sister, where I grudgingly bought make-up brushes, eyeshadow, mascara, and a whole bunch of other stuff that came in different colors and bottles. So I don’t know how to put make-up on. I never had female bonding make-up sessions with my sister Dr.…

  • Dukhan Roadtrip

    Dukhan Roadtrip

    Scenes of a roadtrip Uglydoll keychain, suntanning Beach finds Currently listening to:Syd MattersA Whisper and a Sigh

  • Hit it, Shuffle!

    Hit it, Shuffle!

    One thing I care very much about is my iPod. I love the damn icon of consumerism to bits. Music! Videos! Photos! Everywhere I go! I watched episodes of Happy Tree Friends on it while I standing in queue at the supermarket, and by the end of three episodes the group of 5 Indian men…

  • Six Days at the Bottom of the Ocean

    Six Days at the Bottom of the Ocean

    Before leaving Paris, I watched an Explosions in the Sky concert, a Texas-based instrumental band that comes up with the most affecting melodies you’ll ever hear in your entire life (and no, I’m not exaggerating.) The concert was sold out by the time I found out they would pass by Paris, so you can imagine…

  • The Penalty

    The Penalty

    When the plane landed in Detroit, the Americans started clapping, perhaps overjoyed at the sight of snow outside the windows. The French woman across the aisle nudged me, showing me the card we needed to fill for customs. “Do you think we need to declare cheese or saucisson here?” I remembered I had two packs…

  • Chicago

    Chicago

    Chicago is frickin’ cold! So far we’ve been to the Bean, the Field Museum, and I’ve eaten the pizza. Also, I’ve finally met my first and only niece (she’s brand new!) and she’s a cutie. Currently listening to:BattlesMirrored