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A Month Alone in Toronto— Kevin Jose Thomas

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As I board my flight to New York in an hour, my month-long trip to Toronto comes to an end—the very first time I’ve traveled and lived entirely by myself: no roommate to share the month with, no hackathon to grind through, and no startup I’m living at. Naturally, I think it’s worthwhile to take some time and write about how things are going right now :) This post is much more a stream of thoughts than a nicely thought-out blog post, so please excuse the inconsistent pacing and less-than-ideal delivery. Each time I’ve landed in a new city these past three years, I’ve felt a strong yearning and excitement for what is to come. Touchdown is the very beginning of whatever ardent journey is about to begin. Landing in Toronto however, while still bringing out excitement for the next month I was going to spend at the lab, also brought out a deep sense of gratitude for where I am today. Just about six years ago, my family and I landed in this very same city, just having moved from India. In a s

As I board my flight to New York in an hour, my month-long trip to Toronto comes to an end—the very first time I’ve traveled and lived entirely by myself: no roommate to share the month with, no hackathon to grind through, and no startup I’m living at. Naturally, I think it’s worthwhile to take some time and write about how things are going right now :) This post is much more a stream of thoughts than a nicely thought-out blog post, so please excuse the inconsistent pacing and less-than-ideal delivery. opportunity & immigration Each time I’ve landed in a new city these past three years, I’ve f

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