Calamity

It has officially been 6 months in Japan. I was dropped off at the apartment after practice this afternoon, and my one pair of practice shorts seemed to have busted a few holes in them. I’d like to think it was a result of my hustle, diving for loose basketballs throughout practice everyday; but in … More Calamity

Pay It Forward

What if someone told you today that the way you live now will impact your future? That your decisions today will affect tomorrow? That the way you treat others today may be how you will be treated the rest of your life? Would you begin to live differently? Would you overlook moments in your life … More Pay It Forward

A Foreign Fade

The sign on the outside reads “Ponytail.” Inside sits a petite man on his computer surfing the latest hologram music videos of Michael Jackson. His wife exits through the back door of the shop into their home to put away fresh vegetables. Day by day, my hair continues to grow, and the hand-carved, wooden sign … More A Foreign Fade

Hell’s For Real

Today, I went to Hell and back. It started with a pamphlet. From there, I took the journey. The bus schedule and Drew were not cooperating, and I was surprisingly in the walking mood. It was a long walk for me –an hour and some change total. But soon Hell’s gates appeared, as a giant … More Hell’s For Real