I’m five minutes home and I start to cry. Out of disappointment and frustration. I just went to downtown Dallas by train. I was so...
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I saved four lives
‘Just the other week I thought I should tell my stories to somebody. That someone can learn from them. And now you are here. I’m...
Share your story
One of my goals when coming back to the United States is to create a big impact in a personal way to society. Since I found out...
How to deal with a concussion
My dad sounds really cheerful: ‘Is your concussion over?’ I have to disappoint him (and myself): ‘No, it’s not. But it’s getting better everyday.’ I’m...
An American concussion
Maybe my encounter with the American culture got a bit too close yesterday. After celebrating Thanksgiving I’ve got a concussion while playing football :). For...
me sleeping
‘Me sleeping. I love to sleep. On my left side to digest food. A pillow between my knees and the dog moving on my bed...
Not just beautiful moments
‘Doesn’t it take away from the power of a beautiful moment?’ Steven asks interested. Steven watched me collecting beautiful moments from a respectful distance. He...
A week after the elections in Austin
‘A beautiful moment from last week? It was a tough week. We’re from Washington and it was pretty somber there. We work with students. And...
How to create an open heart
‘Are you ready for this? Can you listen to it all?’ Amy brings me to the train station. ‘I have to.’ I say. The morning...