Archive - Extracurricular Pursuits

Deep Chats with Strangers in Airport Bars

Issue #38 · A front-row seat to the comedic chaos of humanity in transit. Pull up a chair!

Sep 6 •

August 2024

How to Unplug the Overthinking Treadmill

Issue #37 · I wrote this post because I needed to read this post.

Aug 28 •

The Best Things in My Life are Free

Issue #36 · How I unintentionally discovered the cure to lifestyle creep.

Aug 20 •

June 2024

Damp July: Fewer Drinks, Fuller Days

Issue #35 · Tonight I decided to take a night off from poisoning myself.

Jun 27 •

Always Date Your Journal Entries

Issue #34 · Some self-reflection on a mini-milestone birthday.

Jun 20 •

Irrational Intuition

Issue #33 · Thoughts on the super scientific approach of trusting your gut.

Jun 10 •

May 2024

Going Back for Seconds

Issue #32 · Reacclimating to the slow Spanish lifestyle.

May 27 •

Issue #31 · On finding inspiration in the most remote (and wet) places.

May 20 •

Societal Pressure Escape Velocity

Issue #30 · Quarter-life/mid-life crises are good, actually.

May 12 •

Let Go of the Wheel: You’ll Be Happier Once You Ditch Your Car

Issue #29 · A divisive topic that often generates a spicy discussion, particularly when this unsolicited advice is given to Americans.

May 3 •

April 2024

Approach Life with Levity

Issue #28 · Society has probably told you otherwise, but I pinky promise — life is not that serious.

Apr 20 •

Celestial Enlightenment

Issue #27 · Blindly following my creative spirit that's being pulled in a new direction.

Apr 9 •

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