Gratitude
After years of searching for the next adventure, I’ve learned that gratitude might be the most important travel skill of all. These posts explore what I’m thankful for—from the small daily joys of life in Australia to the profound privilege of the experiences I’ve had. They’re my reminder to myself to notice the good stuff.
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The Journey to WordPress: A Legacy of Love and Code
How a storm, lightning, earthquake, and dying father’s prophecy led to eight years building WordPress at Automattic.
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An open letter to my father on his birthday
A birthday letter to my father who can’t read it—some conversations continue beyond death.
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Fifty books of 2021
Fifty books in 2021: a year-long reading journey that almost, but not quite, reached the finish line.
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How is it December already?
2020 wasn’t the year we wanted, but focusing on the good bits reveals unexpected beauty in chaos.
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Summer is coming + October Gratitude
October road trips and apartment hunting in New Zealand—summer’s coming and life is taking new shape.
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September Gratitude & Springtime Curiosities
New Zealand spring brings blossoms, gratitude, and the promise of sunny days after an unexpected winter homecoming.
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Notes from my (former) flight attendant life
From nomadic blogger to flight attendant: how I accidentally joined aviation and what it taught me about service.
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Beijing Tales | Memories passed from my father.
Beijing through my father’s eyes: fragments of memory painting an abstract portrait of China’s beating heart.
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Thanksgiving – What I am thankful for in 2019
An Australian’s first Thanksgiving: counting blessings from a year of nomadic adventures and unexpected gratitude.
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Tracks to Taiping
Taking my brother to Malaysia’s hidden gem Taiping—sharing places you love with people you love is pure magic.
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