A gone-zo journalism blog.
Contrary to my personal belief that San Francisco is the center of the universe, not everyone who grows up in San Francisco wants to stay there. Donna left the city by the bay to pursue bigger dreams of living abroad … Continued
The introduction to Nikki was the start to a perfect experience in Madrid. Upon arrival to Spain’s capital city, I was exhausted beyond words. My throat was so sore I could not speak. My voice was forever hoarse and my … Continued
Sometimes 20 year olds are wiser than almost 23 year olds. Hoku is 20. I am almost 23. And he outsmarts me in lots of ways. He knows more about Rastafarianism than anyone I know. Did you know that it … Continued
She’s got thick, long hair that stays down at all hours of the day. Her hair was so luscious that I wanted to braid it, and she said ok. Happy like a little girl playing hairdresser during a librarian’s story … Continued
Patrick slept in the bunk above me in Madrid. Our first night hanging out, we learned how to salsa dance and took several tequila shots. In between the first shot and the second dance, he looked at me very seriously, … Continued
“I want to be painted, not tattooed.”
“I’m trying to gauge the touristy-ness of this restaurant right now, and I would give it a 7 or an 8. It’s not a 1 or a 2 because it doesn’t have those people outside of the restaurant who try … Continued
“I need something to die for me to have a good meal. Good food means there needs to be a dead animal involved.”
“I like gadgets. I was the first one to make a music box that reacted to sound for the smartphone. You plug it in, and it plays music and the colors change with the sound. I didn’t ever get it … Continued