3-Week TDY in Dushanbe
I just went to Tajikistan—a country I never imagined visiting. I couldn’t even locate it on a map—the “stans” have always been a bit of a...
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Sep 15
Tandem bidding 3
Uh-oh, it’s almost time to move on again! As much as I enjoy living in Mumbai, every Foreign Service tour meets its inevitable end. We...
Sep 6
Bucharest highlights & lowlights
Need a random city trip recommendation? How about Bucharest! Having confused Bucharest with Budapest and Belgrade all my life, Romania’s...
Jul 6
Promoted and leaning in
So, I’m a manager now! I’m still posted in Mumbai for another year, but my job here has changed dramatically. Bottom line: no more visa...
Jun 2
Maldives Getaway
BLUF: this was the best five-day vacation ever! Though the Maldives were never on my list of must-see destinations. There was something...
Apr 30
50 Work Outfits Challenge
Dressing for work has become somewhat of a hobby. My bright blazers rarely go unnoticed by my colleagues and I’ve been asked more than...
Apr 24
6-Week Marathon Journey (Part 3)
Final installment! Here are Part 1 and Part 2. Race Day The NN Rotterdam marathon 2024 started at 10:00 AM for elite runners, and at...
Apr 20
6-Week Marathon Journey (Part 2)
While consistent and thorough training obviously matters, a big part of running long distance is getting into the right mental state of...
Apr 17
6-Week Marathon Journey (Part 1)
Oops, I did it again! My second full marathon is officially on the books. It felt like a mission impossible, but I managed. This is a...
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