Better Than Bangers and Mash

The lovely tune of the iPhone “Illuminate” ringtone resonates in my ears as I am pulled away from the comforts of sleep. My first thought is one of annoyance, my body wishing it didn’t have to get out of bed at 7:30, but then reality sets in and I remember it’s another day at the … Continue reading Better Than Bangers and Mash →

On the Road Again

The familiar smell of Auntie Anne’s cinnamon sugar pretzels fills my nose, my backpack straps rub against my shoulders, and the monotone voice of a last boarding call registers through the speakers overhead. Unless my senses deceive me, I’m back at O’hare International Airport, biding my time before I board another international flight. This time … Continue reading On the Road Again →