One of the most unique and wonderful things about the expat life is this idea that was first planted in my head by a movie – you…… Read more “single-serving friendships”
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om shanti shanti shanti
I’ve only been able to touch my toes a few times in my life: when I was young, briefly, and then this past summer when I attended…… Read more “om shanti shanti shanti”
how the light gets in
Despite my best efforts, I find myself often comparing my Sri Lankan life with my Canadian life. Comparisons can be dangerous; they take you away from your current context…… Read more “how the light gets in”
all by myself
I had the privilege of video chatting with a good friend the other day, the first time we’ve really talked since August. Our long conversation, made longer…… Read more “all by myself”
ob-la-di, ob-la-da (life goes on)
Well, I’ve been here for a number of weeks (a month?), and not a single one of my questions has been answered. In an ideal world, I’d…… Read more “ob-la-di, ob-la-da (life goes on)”
cardboard boats and a city in the hills
I recently started listening to a podcast called “Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People”, or “Beautiful/Anonymous” for short (x). It’s a simple premise: the host, Chris Gethard, accepts…… Read more “cardboard boats and a city in the hills”
Linneah Tovstiga 