I spent four years loving tech in Silicon Valley. By year 5, I had to escape it and booked a one way plane ticket. It was Aug 2020.
You Aren't Allowed in Malta - Covid Travels
“Ma’am, you’re required to do a 14 day quarantine,” a voice behind a mask and white hazmat suit informed me while handing me a slip of paper. “Fourteen days?! I read online that all I needed was a negative covid test to enter Malta!” “The rules are always changing. Also there’s a €3,000 fine if you break it.” I plopped down next to an abandoned black metal desk in the unknown zone, the area after disembarking from the plane and before passing through customs. I uncrumpled the piece of paper w...
You Aren't Allowed in Malta - Covid Travels
“Ma’am, you’re required to do a 14 day quarantine,” a voice behind a mask and white hazmat suit informed me while handing me a slip of paper. “Fourteen days?! I read online that all I needed was a negative covid test to enter Malta!” “The rules are always changing. Also there’s a €3,000 fine if you break it.” I plopped down next to an abandoned black metal desk in the unknown zone, the area after disembarking from the plane and before passing through customs. I uncrumpled the piece of paper w...
What Happened to San Francisco?
I made sure I never wore it outside of the convention center. But inside, under the fluorescent lights, I had to admit I was intrigued. It was a light and comfortable fit, although I felt very nerdy. I shook my head and nothing budged. Good engineering, I thought to myself. I picked up the “Glass with Class” sticker on the registration desk and stuck it on the side. I opened the camera app and quickly glanced at myself. The sticker’s cursive font and baby blue background helped me look slight...
What Happened to San Francisco?
I made sure I never wore it outside of the convention center. But inside, under the fluorescent lights, I had to admit I was intrigued. It was a light and comfortable fit, although I felt very nerdy. I shook my head and nothing budged. Good engineering, I thought to myself. I picked up the “Glass with Class” sticker on the registration desk and stuck it on the side. I opened the camera app and quickly glanced at myself. The sticker’s cursive font and baby blue background helped me look slight...
