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Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power

Greetings! So, I found myself retired, and let’s be honest, I needed something to keep my brain from turning into mush. Enter Twitter! One fateful scroll later, I stumbled upon a professor who read my wild fiction tales and suggested I try my hand at Medium. Suddenly, I was struck with a serious case of writing fever! You see, back in college, I lived for books and scribbling in my diary, and now in retirement, I"ve decided to unleash my inner story siren. Since then, I’ve dipped my toes into a

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2:46

MEMOIR | Buenos Aires, Argentina | The Charming Hotel...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/14

~ A chilly surprise in Buenos Aires led to a shopping spree, a city adventure, and an unforgettable hotel encounter. ~ Image created using Canva AI.

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3:58

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | "Challenges in Jet Lag" |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/13

~ Mia Z. Edwards recounts her first trip to Côte d’Ivoire, jet-lagged, tense, and unexpectedly dramatic.~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | "Beauty Mark" | Memoir |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/12

~ While waiting for a flight in Abidjan, Mia Z. Edwards encounters a striking older woman whose face bears intricate, leaf-like scars—symbols of tribal identity and spiritual passage. ~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Pretoria, South Africa | "Road Trip" | Memoir | Part...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/11

~ What begins as an official journey across South Africa becomes a profound exploration of race, history, and identity. Alongside two South African companions, Mia Z. Edwards witnesses the lingering impact of apartheid, and the sorrow of Soweto. ~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Singapore City, Singapore | "Was I Too Fat?" | Memoir...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/10

~ While traveling with her all-male “Mission Impossible” team in Asia, memoirist Mia Z. Edwards lands in Singapore ready to shop but instead finds herself navigating cultural shock and a dress dilemma.~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Beijing, China | "No Mishaps in China" | Memoir |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/07

~ Before touching down in Beijing, I received a stern warning: “Don’t do anything crazy, Mia, we don’t need an international incident.” What followed was a whirlwind of cultural caution, currency confusion, and close calls with authority.~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Prince Georges County, Maryland | "Stealth" | Memoir...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/06

~ Before dawn, Mia Z. Edwards slips into a silent cab bound for Joint Base Andrews, where a shadowy aircraft and unnamed figures await, ready to escort her into a mission cloaked in secrecy.~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Havana, Cuba | "The Interrogation" | Memoir | Part V...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/05

~ A routine arrival in Havana takes a startling turn when the Mia Z. Edwars is pulled aside at Customs.~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Mexico City, Mexico | "Earthquake" | Memoir | Part V...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/04

~ Mia's work trip to Mexico City begins with charming surprises and stylish indulgence… until an unexpected jolt turns a quiet evening into a moment she'll never forget.~ Image created using OpenAI.

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Helsinki, Finland | "The Priest's Gaze" | Memoir |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/11/03

~ While on an official trip to Finland, Mia Z. Edwards recounts an awkward encounter with a priest during a flight that left her flustered and self-conscious.~ Image created using OpenAI.

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Barbado, Bridgetown | "The Devil's Triangle" | Memoir...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/31

~ Mia Z. Edwards recounts her first major test of faith following her baptism, an official trip to Barbados that required flying over the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. ~ Image created using OpenAI.

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Paris, France | "Did I Contract the Malaria Virus?" |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/30

~ While on a layover in Paris after official travel to West Africa, Mia Z. Edwards visits the Louvre Museum and experiences a surreal moment that blurs the line between reality and imagination. ~ Image created using OpenAI.

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Rosslyn in Arlington, Virginia | "The Savvy...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/29

~ Mia Z. Edwards offers a candid tribute to her former supervisor, Mr. Sam Hertzberg, reflecting on their dynamic working relationship during her global assignments with the U.S. Department of Prominence. ~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Washington, D.C. | "Street Smarts" | Memoir | Part V...

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2025/10/28

~ Mia Z. Edwards recalls a surprising job offer from her past—an opportunity to travel the world permanently for the government. ~ Image created using Canva AI.

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Continents | "Countries Visited" | Memoir | Part V of...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/27

~ In the quiet joy of retirement, Mia Z. Edwards opens her treasured scrapbook and relives a breathtaking two-year odyssey across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.~ Image created using Open AI.

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Moscow, Russia | "Paranoia" | Memoir | Part V of VI |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/26

~ In this riveting chapter, Mia Z. Edwards lands in Russia gripped by paranoia and fear, convinced she’s about to be taken captive. From a tense airport encounter to a sleepless night in a luxury hotel.~ Image generated by Open AI.

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Dulles, Virginia | "Fear of Flying" | Memoir | Part V...

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2025/10/24

~ In her first-ever flight, Mia Z. Edwards battles paralyzing fear, violent turbulence, and spiritual reckoning as she journeys from the safety of home to the heart of geopolitical tension, Russia.~ Image generated by Open AI.

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Arlington, Virginia | "Training for a Special...

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2025/10/23

~ Mia is in training for global travel and quickly learns the emotional toll of high-risk missions, intense psychological evaluations, and the chaos of a sudden assignment to Moscow, Russia.~ Image created using OpenAI.

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Washington, D.C. | "From Self-Doubt to Strength" |...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/22

~ An explosion freed Mia from the mailroom, and into a global role that sparked jealousy, doubt, and a fight to prove she belonged.~ Image created using Open AI.

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INTERLUDE: Memoir | Part V of VI | Business Travel...

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power ·

2025/10/20

~ After a mailroom explosion, Mia Z. Edwards becomes a Global Traveler, overcoming fear and doubt to thrive abroad. This is a prelude to the cities she visited and the stories they inspired.~ Image generated by Canva AI.

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