Portrait Series: Rafael
Rafael was 30 minutes late, understandably so. The roads are unpredictable, moreover, with good Armenian fashion, early or on time is not considered fashionable. Already accustomed to time being...
View ArticleThai Treasures: Best Pla Rad Prik (Fried Snapper in Red Curry) in Chiang Mai
The last meal is everything. My tradition on the last day of travel to avoid any travel anxieties, with time permitting, is to go back to my favorite place, and have my favorite dish for the “last...
View ArticleThe Way of the Sadhu
Sādhus are men who renounce worldly pleasures, dedicating themselves to achieving moksa, liberation through meditation and contemplation of Brahman, God. These photos are taken near Pashupatinath...
View ArticleLYFT Confessions: You’re in Jail in Your Own Mind
“I’m not even going to lie to you, I’m checking myself into jail right now” said she. I’m not even going to lie to you, pride and ego aside, I’ve decided to drive for Lyft (and happily doing so) to......
View ArticleLook Out For The Presence Of Wonder
How often do you walk without looking at what’s directly in front of you? In fact, how often do you look down? Have you admired the trees? How their leaves fall? Fell? What about the water that...
View ArticleLYFT Confessions: The Guy from Juvie, Mexican Grandma and The Girl Who Needed...
Now, did a small part of me stereotype and judge that one from a lower socioeconomic strata will not be tipping me. Yes, of course! Am I proud of that? Not so much. At the end of our ride she pulled...
View ArticleHow To Practice Self-Love Without Being Selfish?
This weekend is a time for most singles around the world, including myself, to question the following: Why don’t I have a valentine? Having been single for almost three consecutive years now, after a 7...
View ArticleWhy I’m Still Single Two Years Since My Gay Divorce?
My mother has been asking me lately, “Armen, why aren’t you dating or in a relationship?” I answer her, quite confidently in fact, every time that “I don’t really know, mom”. In fact, I do. I really...
View ArticleWhy Your Yoga Teacher Likely Suffers From Anxiety Too
Anxiety is all too common of a denominator in human beings.Well, guess what? Your yoga teacher is also human.
View Article4 Things You Didn’t Know About My Best Friend and Me
A story that weaves crayons, coffee, divorces, yoga, travel and boxing. For today’s post my best friend and I decided to get a little personal and share a bit about ourselves as we embark on our...
View ArticleWhy Talking About Our Depression in Hindsight is Easier
However, this past week, I came to the realization that I have stopped writing. I realized that negative thoughts have been coming up more during last 3 months, as doubt and uncertainty plague my mind....
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