I think about happiness exchange rate quite often. How much happiness do I get from the dollar that I spent on gas vs a banh mi? How much happiness do I get from the calories in an ice cream sandwich vs a bag of takis? Traveling has introduced me to a new form of happiness…

You and I can walk together. That way, there’s no distance for the lie of “I’m walking ahead of you because I don’t care about you” to live. I’ll tell you “I’m ready when you are” or ask “Is there anything else you want to see here?” so that you don’t feel like you didn’t…

As far as it depends on you: Live at peace with all men.

Given the scenario, the stage. Given my perspective, the lens. Given the views of others, the additional facts. Given the best outcome, the ideal. Given my role, the choice. Making the most of it.

Do you ever find yourself joyously jump in a waterfall in the middle of Bali? Only to find moments later that you are filled with adrenaline as a small worm like creature is discovered on your hand and ankles: a leech. You win some you lose some. This is day 149.