One of my favorite things about my hometown of Atlanta is the arts scene, specifically the High Museum of Art. They've always got an interesting exhibit going on, like works from the Louvre and the Terracotta Soldiers, and local folk art works from my favorite artist, Howard Finster. This year's … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Dream Cars
Archives for September 2014
The World’s Longest Border Crossing
Traveling in Southeast Asia cannot be without hiccups. I heard horror stories of many border crossings, especially in Laos, so when I did my research and pre-booked Cambodian visas and buses, I thought we were set. And for the trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap, all went relatively smoothly. We … [Read more...] about The World’s Longest Border Crossing
Photo Friday: New York, NY
My bi-yearly trips to New York have become one of my favorite times of year, as it allows me to see the city in both summer and winter. I get the chance to explore and catch up with friends before starting work for the trade show. This time around, we were scheduled on an early morning flight into … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New York, NY
How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
I've been working as a freelance writer for the last five years, albeit not yet full time. What I've learned is that writing is, in the words of Lean In, not a ladder, but a jungle gym. There's no direct path to where you want to be, no perfect job or internship that opens doors. You make moves … [Read more...] about How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
What I Learned in College
My degree is a Bachelor's in Political Science from the College of Charleston, currently framed and leaned against my closet door, gathering dust since 2010. I'm frequently asked why I got that degree and by some, why I wasted my parents' money on a degree I wasn't even going to use. I sometimes … [Read more...] about What I Learned in College