A Humanist activist who lives as a digital nomad, exploring how to apply Humanist values in a traveling lifestyle outside a single fixed community. Follow along on Anya's journey for her unique perspective on life, politics, and more.
Hi from Medellín!
Hi, ReaderI'm writing to you from Medellín, Colombia, where we arrived on February 7th. This is my and Phil's third time in Medellín. We're staying in the most touristy part of the city (El Poblado) which is not an experience I generally desire. However, Poblado is very lush and walkable which is an experience I do generally desire. Medellín is known as the city of "eterna primavera," or eternal spring. Phil and I just came from Guatemala, which — funny enough — is also known as the land of eternal spring. So I guess you could say we really like spring weather. However, in reality, Medellín is inching closer to being the city of eternal summer with how hot it's getting. The temperatures here have been hitting mid to high 80s℉ (28-31℃) at the peak of the day, and with the high humidity, it can get very sticky. It's not all that springlike — not like it was 20 to 30 years ago. Not to be an enormous downer, but my climate professor friend here in Medellín just bought a generator because he anticipates climate impact on the power systems within the next six months. It's happening — climate change is finally catching up to us. I mean, look at these rising ocean temperature rates. Again, sorry to be a downer, but I think sometimes we push the truth of impending climate doom to the back of our minds so we can get through each day. That's just not a healthy way to deal with this reality. It's best to start preparing for fallout from climate disaster now than be caught unprepared when predicted disasters will strike. I've got to figure out what that means for me, too. On a lighter note, here's a photo of us and our friends having dinner before we left Guatemala City. Look at how much Ana and I look like sisters 😂 Latest TalksI was recently on the podcast Humanism Now, hosted by the Central London Humanists, where we discussed intersectional feminism, the non-profit industrial complex, and how humanist organizations — despite being well-intentioned — are often complicit in upholding harmful systems.
Next time you hear from me, I'll be in Curacao. Thanks for following along with me, Writer | Marketer | Activist | Humanist | Digital Nomad |
The Nomadic Humanist
A Humanist activist who lives as a digital nomad, exploring how to apply Humanist values in a traveling lifestyle outside a single fixed community. Follow along on Anya's journey for her unique perspective on life, politics, and more.
Hi, Reader I've been struggling to sleep at night because my Gazan friend is in trouble. As you know, Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. The situation in Northern Gaza is particularly bleak, and there is little hope for a positive change in the situation anytime soon. Haneen Qanetta is a friend of mine. She is 24 years old and lives in northern Gaza with her parents and six siblings. Before the war, Haneen was in nursing school. This is Haneen The Qanetta family lost...
Hi, Reader We arrived in Bangkok on September 26th. The flight from Los Angeles to Xiamen, China, was about 15 hours, and the flight from Xiamen to Bangkok was about 3 hours. All told, it was probably 24 hours door to door. But we made it, and we love it here so far! Bangkok from our balcony in the neighborhood Thong Lo This is my second time in Asia. I lived with and worked for my Uncle in Hong Kong for a few months in 2011. This is Phil's first time in Asia. Both of us are enjoying Bangkok...
Hi, Reader I’m writing to you from Pasadena, and boy have I been busy in the last eight weeks. Me and Zappa, Marit’s new three-legged dog in Pasadena I meant to get around to sending an email last month, but between all the moving around, the wedding, getting COVID, resigning from the AEU, and some personal drama with friendships, it just didn’t happen. But now I’m back with big updates! Catsitting in Chico, CA Phil and I spent a week in June watching our friend Dan’s cat Scooter while he and...