MAY 2021

What in tarnation? On the one hand, I can’t believe it’s been another month. On the other hand, it feels like it’s been two months. Heads up – today’s subjects are heavier (and more abstract) than usual. I apologize if my thoughts aren’t conveyed as concise as I’d like. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is […]

APRIL 2021

After a two-week break, I’m feeling refreshed. The weather is warming up, the cherry blossoms are blooming, and spring is in the air. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Regardless by Mansa from the Cannon Busters soundtrack composed by Bradley Denniston. NEW SCHOOL YEAR New school. New year. The Japanese school year runs […]

March 2021

Time flies when you’re busy and exhausted all of the time. SONG INSPRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Megan Thee Stallion’s “Cry Baby”. JAPAN – UPDATES Another 4 weeks in Japan means another 4 weeks of teaching elementary and middle school and students English. The job remains engaging and my primary JTEs (Japanese Teachers […]

February 2021

After months of delays, bureaucratic red tape, endless packing, and a frantic dash across the sea, I’ve finally started losing quarantine pounds. Wait. No. I’ve finally moved to Japan! Long blog alert! SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by “Feel A Way” by H.E.R. JAPAN – THE FLIGHT The 3 connecting flights to Japan […]

JANUARY 2021

I struggled to write this. Not because of the state of the states, but because it’s unclear where I will be in my life when I post this. Warning: this is a reflective blog. Onward! SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Monica’s “Everytime Tha Beat Drop”. 2021 We can cancel the free trial. […]

DECEMBER 2020

Ho ho ho! Merry whatever-the-hell-this-holiday-season-is. Let’s jump right into the final blog of the year. SONG INSPIRATION The inspiration for this blog is NOT a holiday related song, but instead My Hood by Ray Blk (ft. Stormzy). CHRISTMAS 2020 I know many of you celebrate other holidays this time of year and some may celebrate […]

November 2020

I don’t know what that was – that being the last 4 weeks, and 2020 in general. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Ariana Grande’s “safety net” from her new album, Positions. FALL 2020 The Fall semester is winding down, a little earlier than usual due to COVID-19. I’m happy with what I’ve […]

OCTOBER 2020

Take a break from existential dread and global calamity to check out my self-serving blog. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Timbaland & Keri Hilson’s “The Way I Are”. This track really takes me back. REIMAGINING THE HOLIDAYS This year’s holiday season will be different due to covid – no large family gatherings […]

SEPTEMBER 2020

Can’t believe we’re nearing the end of September already. Time is moving slow-fast. Or is it fast-slow? Whatever, let’s get into it. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by The Light and The Shadowland, a track by Soil & Pimp Sessions from the BEM Original soundtrack. THE FALL …. semester, not of civilization. The […]

AUGUST 2020

Each month feels crazier than the last. Let us hope this month’s blog serves as a reprieve from your weary travels. SONG INSPIRATION This month’s blog is inspired by Tear Drop by Massive Attack. FALL 2020 After much uncertainty and confusion, the next few months – at least – have been […]