(Family at G’Raj Mahal Cafe)
After eighteen months of living in Hanoi, I finally had an opportunity to return to the states. And I must say, it was delightful!

(Hanging out at the Springs Pool)

(Ben, Maia, Jazzy and Sami Amir at Fountain Park)
Ironically, I had not intended to return to Austin until my home leave at two [...]

(Amy & Jazzy)
After eight long years of paying tuition and slogging away at my dissertation, I’m proud to announce that I am finally done! Dr. Gottlieb is in the house! I can’t begin to describe the elation I feel now that this monster is off my back.

(My dissertation defense)
And I must say, leaving [...]