Homepage of JC, featuring a portrait of the author alongside thoughtful essays, travel stories, and reflections on work, freedom, and the beauty of everyday life.

Life, the world, and what we make of them

I’m 26, and I left finance in February 2025 to travel, write, and rethink. On the road, I chase freedom, collect stories, and look for beauty in the everyday.

JC is a free newsletter of essays, travel stories, and reflections on life, the world, and what we make of them.

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Red Light, Real Life: Role Playing in Bangkok
Red Light, Real Life: Role Playing in Bangkok

Two strangers meet in Bangkok. One is working. The other isn’t sure what he’s doing.

The Problem with Work-Life Balance & The Myth of Free Time
The Problem with Work-Life Balance & The Myth of Free Time

Work, Passion, and the Misguided Search for “Balance”. ~1,000 words

The Formula for Happiness
The Formula for Happiness

A story about a long run, an old friend, and the city of Boston. ~2,000 words

Freedom Isn’t Free
Freedom Isn’t Free

‘Funemployed’ and Loving It—Sort Of. ~500 words

The Jump
The Jump

In February 2025, I took a leap of faith to write and travel the world. ~200 words