Tag: cousins

August 18, 2018 – Sausalito, California

“Nelson! Come outside, quick!” Someone exclaims from the hallway. My supervisor heads outside as I continue making drinks and monitoring the bar. I wonder what happened? I quickly find out that three cars were broken into right outside …

July 10, 2018 – Petaluma, California

Thus begins the depressive slide into normality. Living with family, working a cush job, spoiling myself with television and increased alcohol consumption. Not for a lack of trying: I’ve sent messages to hosts listed in the Petaluma area …

March 12, 2017 – Big Sky, Montana

It took three months, but I’m finally up here. No more bus rides. No more tolerating disrespectful, inconsiderate passengers. I can walk to work in ten minutes. Instead, I’ll be tolerating disrespectful, inconsiderate neighbors throughout my next month …

November 24, 2016 – Maple Grove, Minnesota

A list of things I’m thankful for on this day of Thanksgiving: Currently having a job at a restaurant yet somehow having the day off. My aunt and uncle for letting me borrow one of their vehicles to …

March 1, 2015 – Saint Paul, Minnesota

House sitting has never been so lonely. Well, mostly. Mari and Syr have been out of state for a few weeks visiting family, and I’ve almost completed the moderately large painting project she assigned to me before leaving. …