This spring break, instead of jetting across the world, I decided to stay and volunteer for one of Stanford’s ‘Alternative Spring Break’ programs. In collaboration with VIA, Volunteers in Asia, the Design Thinking for Social Innovation program worked with 14 exchange students from various Japanese Universities to tackle sustainability issues in the Bay Area. My… Continue reading Design Thinking for Social Innovation
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A 15,000 ft. Valentine’s Day
What is something you’ve always wanted to do? Look to your bucket list, or the things that you’ve said, “I’ll do that someday,” without ever considering when ‘someday’ may be. Why haven’t you done it yet? For me, that was skydiving. Always the thrill-seeker, it’s something that was added to my list of desires very… Continue reading A 15,000 ft. Valentine’s Day
Monthly Challenges 2018
Happy New Year! 2017 is over, and whether you had a great year, or couldn’t wait for it to end, we have a new chapter to look forward to. Yesterday looked a lot like today, and the only thing that really changes is the -18 and taxes, but having this annual reset is a great… Continue reading Monthly Challenges 2018
Three Stones
While on tour with Cirque Du Soleil in Japan, I spent one day off with an incredible team to work on this project. Here is the link to the video: THREE STONES Please share on social media and beyond. The press release is below: Screen captures and staff credits: — Staff Credit Production by… Continue reading Three Stones
Stanford: Second Attempt
Have you ever had a moment of Déjà Vu? As if you’ve been there before, had the same conversation, or experienced the same series of events? This happens to me more often than i’m comfortable with, but this time specifically, it’s not just a case of deja vu… It’s New Student Orientation week, and just… Continue reading Stanford: Second Attempt
On Tour With Totem – Brussels, Belgium
The end is near. Maybe it’s goodbye forever, maybe it’s a temporary break while I complete a degree. Only time will tell if I’ll ever return to the circus stage, and my emotions have been swinging back and forth about it for a while now. I arrived in Brussels after a long journey, starting in… Continue reading On Tour With Totem – Brussels, Belgium
Kindness
Kindness is one of the best gifts. It’s wonderful to receive, and oh-so satisfying to give. It’s something we don’t think about on a daily basis, but there’s a lot that goes on behind kindness. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop Kindness: acting with a quality of being… Continue reading Kindness
Instagram Guide: Find Food While Traveling [Step-By-Step]
When traveling, how do you decide where to eat? There’s multiple ways to find food while traveling. You can use Google, Yelp, or if you’re really old school, you can ask for recommendations. Systems such as Google and Yelp are typically fantastic inside of the US, but are lacking in international reviews. When searching (in… Continue reading Instagram Guide: Find Food While Traveling [Step-By-Step]
Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary
Do you have a long layover in the wonderful city of Tokyo, Japan? Or maybe you want to cram as much as possible into a trip? Here’s my list of things to do for one of the longest, fun-filled days you’ll have. This is an itinerary for the brave, ruthless, and over-achieving travelers. It includes… Continue reading Tokyo: A One Day Itinerary