Hi, I’m Baramee. In a former life I was an account manager, a sales executive and a sales planner. Sometime in early 2020, I became unemployed. I didn’t feel that loss of direction, but instead saw it as an opportunity. But then came the pandemic and I wasn’t really sure what was going on anymore, but I went from unemployed to fun-employed to “retired” because my plans had been put on hold. I was born and in Minnesota, but then spent some time in New York City and currently, I’m living in Chicago.
How friendships, students, relatives, and human connections often determine where I go next. When I first started traveling, I was traveling to destinations that had been on my proverbial list of places I wanted to see for some reason or another. For example, I’d always been drawn to France (and Paris and its Eiffel Tower…
My tattoos reflect a journey of self-discovery intertwined with travel, heritage, and personal relationships. From a four-leaf clover symbolizing luck to various city skylines and representations of friendship, each tattoo captures significant moments and connections in my life, creating an illustrated autobiography of experiences.
Life often presents us with either-or choices, but significant decisions arise from exploring all options. After being laid off, the author realized that instead of limiting themselves to two choices, they could consider multiple paths. This perspective shift led to pursuing a long-held dream of moving abroad, illustrating how asking better questions expands possibilities.
You’re probably surprised. Honestly, I do/did have a trip for Thailand planned for this year, but not until the end of October, so this one popped up unexpectedly. My issue is when someone says “let’s go to Thailand,” it’s very unlikely I’d say “no.” So, how did this “last-minute” trip pop up? My friend Henry…
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