Destination
The scent of salt water traveled in the ocean breeze to mix with the overwhelming smells of sex and alcohol. We had arrived. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico was now overrun by college-aged tourists on the annual spring break pilgrimage. Venders were trying their best to sell knock-off souvenirs to some innocent travelers, the girls were scantily-clad at best, alcohol was consumed by the gallon. It was … Continue reading Destination
Voyage
As the plane tilted its nose back and lifted off the ground, I was soon met with the speckled yellow lights of a lifeless city beneath me like stars in the night sky. The next moment I was one with the clouds as my home disappeared in the dew-spitting hours of the morning. When our flight altitude was reached, the airscape parted, the clouds below … Continue reading Voyage
The Moment I Fell In Love
I remember the exact moment I fell in love. My mind has a way of recognizing instances that drastically change the course of my life before my direction is altered. My senses are elevated higher than the peaks of mountains, giving me an overview and heightened awareness of everything surrounding me. Yet, while I can recall the details of most of my surroundings, I can … Continue reading The Moment I Fell In Love
Love is Pain and Reconciliation
Everyone is an artist, especially when it comes to love. Millions of people paint, from levels of novice to Michelangelo, the same two pictures depicting love; it is the sorrow of its absence or the elation of its presence. Different colors and brushstrokes make up the works, but the images are the same. This is no coincidence. When a new love overtakes our hearts, it controls … Continue reading Love is Pain and Reconciliation
Recounts, Reflections, and Other Writings 