journeys across asia and through the mind

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  • Ancestry in Modernity

    Hello again my friends and family… The days and nights have become seamless as I move through research papers, hot cold hydrotherapy, beach cafes, scooter rides past temples, lab work and waterfalls. The other night I was the back of a Grab scooter being driven home and I noticed my mind flowing randomly through odd…

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  • Of jungles, both organic and concrete

    I continue to marvel at the breakdown of social norms that most travellers experience as we all share a tour van on the way to hot springs deep in the jungle or in a boat on the way to tropical islands. Instant physical connection as we all use our hands to help each other into…

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  • Green and Gold

    Hello my friend… I’ve been trying to figure out what my opening would be for this blog and after a conversation with my sister and dear friend, I realized there’s no point in trying to put a spin on what’s been happening. I won’t go into much detail but suffice to say that I’m okay…

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  • Nostalgia and Novelty

    Nothing in what I’ve written in this post tells you about where I am geographically, so skip reading and look at the pictures for location tour information only. 🙂 A while ago, I had the opportunity to write a paper about the psychologically therapeutic benefits of using musically-evoked nostalgia to access memories to sustain someone…

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About Me

Hi, my name is AnILĀ

Prior to a life-changing injury, I was a West Coast wild woman living large. A decade of healing has led me to this moment of exploring who I am now and who I can be. This site is intended for my family and friends to come along on the journey with me.