My Chinese Door

It thick, it’s heavy and you have to slam it hard to get it to shut all the way. When i shut the door behind me every morning when i leave i feel like i’m slamming a vault door shut because of the weight and sturdiness of that thing.
Today, my roommate left to go to [...]

My Morning Commute

I’m back in Beijing and this semester is different. It’s different because i decided that i’m tired of working from home. “That’s a dream job!” most would say. I agree. I’m not arguing this very valid point. I’m not even complaining. All i’m saying is that it’s even better to get up, shower, ride the [...]

Deep Discussions in Strange Places

This is my friend, Karl. Karl is one of the kindest and most intellectual people i have met in quite some time. He’s a thinker, but he’s humble about it. Talking with Karl makes my brain feel like it’s in the gym pumping iron. I love it. When in Thailand, many deep discussions happen around [...]

Why I Love This Generation

Here’s one reason why i love my generation::
Most of my conversations that happen on Twitter, Instant Message, or Text Message start with this:
“Hey, where are you?”
I love that. There’s no assumption that we’re in the same place we were before. Our ruts are getting smaller. Our global footprint is getting larger.
Next week i’ll be working [...]

Two Worlds Colliding

Today i am in Nashville. Nashville is awesome in case you’ve never been. I had a full day of catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. I love it. Tomorrow is full of exciting meetings and then i’m headed back to Auburn.
Earlier today, right here in Nashville, two worlds collided. When i was [...]

National Geographic

I swear that sometimes i live inside a National Geographic magazine.
I’m tucked away in my new office/cafe and i have the best seat in the house. I’m sitting on the second floor, near the railing that is overlooking the first floor and out the window to the street. It’s 4 in the afternoon so the [...]

A New Office

I found this slick cafe that sits in my backyard. It’s on a small bustling alley. Just outside the door are men selling blankets from their van, women popping popcorn on small 3-wheeled carts, a guy selling dead flowers, and hundreds of people meandering around. They’re all going somewhere or doing something i suppose, but [...]

The More I Write…

Some people think it’s fun to ask me why i blog. They always say it with a look on their face that tells me they don’t understand me. Sometimes people ask how i come up with stuff to write about everyday.
Today as i waited for a subway to come pick me up i suddenly realized [...]

This Is How I Roll

A few times a year we invite some friends over to Asia from the US to get a glimpse of what we’re up to over here. It’s always a whirlwind of fun. We share many laughs and we experience culture, food, and people together for a whole week. Usually these friends eyes are opened to [...]

This Is Undefiled Religion

Caring for the orphans and widows in their distress.

Tomorrow i’m going back to Beijing. Today was unforgettable. My friends, go to the dirty places. Go to the orphans. Go to the widows. Go to the broken-hearted. Love them. This is what God accepts as pure.