I have to write about Stefan Boermans, one of the coaches at the beach volleyball camp. Stefan placed fifth at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the first time I noticed him was actually in...
“What I don’t understand,” Sanne started, “is why Americans ask ‘how are you’ when they don’t care about the answer.” “Ah yes,” I said. “You’re right. They don’t care. It’s just another way of...
“Is this an interview?” Krystof asked, smiling. “How many siblings do you have? Do they play beach volleyball? Who plays beach volleyball the best? What other sports do you play?” “You have a good...
I’m back from Sri Lanka and still reflecting on what an amazing time I had. One of my favorite parts of the trip was the hotel breakfast, and not just because I love breakfast...
by seriouslyted · Published January 1, 2026 · Last modified January 10, 2026
I did not have “spending New Year’s with strangers in Sri Lanka” on my 2025 bingo card, but that’s how I roll. As I’m writing this, we’re between training sessions on New Year’s Day,...
Day 1 of the volleyball camp is officially in the books. As I’m writing this it’s actually day 3 in Sri Lanka, the morning of the 2nd day of training, but I digress. To...
by seriouslyted · Published December 31, 2025 · Last modified January 1, 2026
I’m writing this while on a 17-hour flight to Singapore, which somehow manages to be longer than a flight to Australia. From there, I’ll stay overnight at an airport hotel, then hop on another...
“She’s probably the most beautiful person I’ve been on a date with,” Ben said. “But she likes to text.” “So she’s a 10 but she likes texting?” I said, laughing. Ben grinned. “I hate...
Fu Hang Soy Milk is always at the top of my list whenever I visit Taiwan. On my last trip in May, I went four times in a single week — a record even...
“Are you busy tonight?” Ordi asked. “Want to come with me to catch some snakes?” “What?” I asked, intrigued, but doubtful it was a good idea. “Where are you doing this, and what does...
The older I get, the more baffled I am by how bad people can be at having normal conversations. You would think it comes naturally to people – two or more humans in the...
Ted, thanks for your courage for speaking out your thoughts, especially right after this horrible event. It's been a a…
Love it!
Your risk tolerance is also not low. Just saying ;)
I genuinely enjoying reading and seeing videos about your sailing adventure =)
Love this Ted!! It is a good reminder for me to always be curious about others, even if I am…