We encountered our biggest culture shock and rude awakening at the noisy city of Casablanca, a city that does not quite live up to its romantic name...
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Red Crossin’ in Texas
In this page you will learn about what it's like to volunteer for the Red Cross, and why people "Keep Austin Weird."
The Taroko Gorge Escape
Behind the breathtaking cliffs of Taroko National Park sits a stone church with a lot of romantic history, while we tread untrodden tracks at the Zhuilu Old Trail.
National Taiwan Utopia
A stroll at National Taiwan University had me wishing I was back in college... Maybe it's not too late to consider a career in Medicine.
City lights
I'm back on the road again - and every journey begins with an obligatory image of the view out of an airplane window from my 15-hour flight to Asia. This is the view over the city of Hong Kong at around 8pm.
The City Cat
How a stroll at the Financial District in Shanghai inspired a short film about the chillest cat on the planet.
The New York routine
Nothing makes you appreciate your "college days" more than experiencing a full-time job for the first time. Although I do love not having to worry about work after 5pm or pulling all-nighters to finish assignments, I do miss sleeping in and being allowed to skip classes every once in a while. Miraculously getting two … Continue reading The New York routine
Nervous excitement
In less than 48 hours, I will be at the capital of the world, the Big Apple, the Concrete Jungle where dreams are made of where there's nothing you can't do. As a spontaneous decision, my friend and I decided we wanted to go to New York this summer. Neither of us had any internships, … Continue reading Nervous excitement
Patriotic spirit
I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and witness my first Presidential Inauguration! After 3 full days of constant red, white, and blue, I feel more patriotic than ever. It was also a surprise to see Obama's face literally plastered on every product in D.C. It was like nothing I've ever experienced, … Continue reading Patriotic spirit
Random Wet Kittens of the Day
I took this last summer in Kaoshiung City. The kittens were meowing under a stage-like platform right by a busy sidewalk. It had just stopped raining after none-stop days of sprinkling and the kittens seem to have come out for some fresh air. The kittens were drawn to my presence, perhaps thinking I had food. As an … Continue reading Random Wet Kittens of the Day
Random Long Exposure of the Day
This is the sky of Pingtung City, Taiwan, taken from the 14th floor of NPUE. It looks pretty from far off, but when you get close, you'll see all the trash, betel nut spitting and stray dogs. It's where I grew up, so I guess I'll always be critical. Taken August, 2011.
Lena Morris 