Alice and I, both being expats in Japan, met each other as we were both immersing ourselves in the culture and sharing our separate experiences. This project was an opportunity for us to continue our individual explorations of Japanese traditions through the lens of DIY and sustainability, and connect with others who also shared our …
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Real Estate in the Metaverse
I purchased my first parcel of land in the Metaverse. Specifically, it’s in the Mars neighborhod, on Satoshi Island in the world of Cryptovoxels. Metaverse When someone asks me what the Metaverse is, I usually start with a question, “are you familiar with the book or movie, Ready Player One?” More than half the responses …
Snuggle Up With The Streets Of Tokyo
After moving to Tokyo in 2017 we began to realize how the lines on the streets offered more than just direction. The bold, iconic lines served their purpose of helping millions of people to navigate the public space, but they seemed to help navigate interpersonal distance and interactions as well.
A Decade of Hairstyles
Recently I posted a photo of me from this year compared to 10 years ago. A friend from elementary school commented that I still had the same hair. I was amused by this comment because I have changed my hair many times over the years, sometimes multiple times in one year. “Pics or it didn’t …
That Time I Was A Meme
I wrote this post on Medium. “Is this you?” “Hey, I think this is you.” “OMG, I think you are a meme!!!” Over the past week I’ve received dozens of pings from friends sending me links to a photo with the tagline “No one is born racist” and asking if it’s me. It is, and …