The Grateful Jake

Note: The names in this post have been changed to maintain the anonymity of the people involved. Recently, I had the good fortune of experiencing Dia de Muertos in Oaxaca City, one of the most sought-after places in Mexico to experience the holiday festivities. A new friend and I had made the decision to head…

Last week, my new friend Renee invited me to an ice bath, breathwork, and sound healing event that she and a few others were hosting here in Playa del Carmen. I’ve always loved the way my body and mind feel after a cold water plunge, and for quite some time now I’ve been very interested…

On my second day in Mexico, I went spearfishing with my friend and freediving instructor Oscar and his two friends Eber and Victor. It was a long session, with choppy waters and a strong current. There were not a lot of fish to hunt, and after a few hours of swimming aimlessly I started feeling…

Well, here it is: my first ever blog post. Until a few months ago, I never thought I’d start a blog, as I never found my life or my thoughts interesting enough to warrant doing so- and yet, life in the tail end of my twenties has taken some unexpected turns and has become marginally…