Fuckery in the Pandemic

Yeah, I get it, we’ve all had a case of the “quarantine crazies.” We’re allowed to – there’s a pandemic happening. But sometimes, these “crazies” cause us to do things that bleed into the category of “fuckery.” These crazies are often times questionable, and sometimes, maybe should not be allowed to happen. Activities that […]

On Yeeting It

As I’m writing this, it’s still hard for me to explain what “yeet” means. So, this is me looking it up. According to the top two definitions on Urban Dictionary, “yeet” means to “discard an item at a high velocity” or “is a versatile word that can be used as an exclamation, a verb, or […]

Adjusting to a New Normal

At this point, you’re probably like, “Hey! This isn’t a travel blog; you just write about Philadelphia and the COVID-19 all the time!” You are, indeed, correct. But the coronavirus and its effects are extremely impactful at the moment, and my original intent in starting “Where on Earth” was to reflect on my observations about […]

What does it mean to love during a pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our very social fabric and permeated nearly every part of our lives. I’ve been thinking about how it’s changed the way we interact and love those closest to us. Instead of saying, “See you later” or “Drive safe!” we now more often say, “Stay healthy” or “Don’t catch the coronavirus!” […]

Finding Beauty in the 215

In the last few years, Philadelphia has become my home. I’ve been walking around the city a lot with a camera and realized just how important this city has become for me. After traveling so much and seeing so many beautiful places, I tend to forget about what I have right at home. Things might […]

Putting Things in Perspective

March 11th, 2020 Living through a pandemic is really something. COVID-19 has already affected us in ways we never could have imagined. It’s spreading rapidly, and I’m sure you know that its social and economic consequences are growing by the minute. I’ve gone back and forth more times I can count and still can’t quite […]

London, England (3/3)

November 25th Highlights: Sites: British Museum (free!) Food & Drink: Seven Dials Market 26 Grains Teatulia Days like this really represent why I wanted to start this blog in the first place. My last half day in London was reflective and beautiful, especially since I got to spend it with my best friend at a […]