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Travel journal / Pleasanton to Reno

Day 1: Setting a Reflective Tone in New Journey

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A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

The first day of Kefei's drive from Pleasanton to New York ends in Reno, a place tied to family ski trips. Reconnecting with old friends adds another layer of memory, while dinner and a neighborhood walk open a conversation about retirement choices.

Their shared engineering background leads to a question about optimizing life. The essay holds planning alongside unpredictability, setting the journey's reflective tone through friendship, familiar roads, and anticipation of what lies ahead.

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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TAKE IT WITH YOU

Which parts of a meaningful life can you plan, and which have arrived through surprise?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Jun 28, 2024. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
Source: Being Bold by Kefei Wang ↗

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