Now that my New Zealand series is over (sad day), I am happy to begin sharing about a topic that is more personal, meaningful, and important to me. A lot of changes have occurred in my life over the past few years, including problems, improvements, and ups and downs, and I've been wanting to share … Continue reading My Health Journey: Part I
Month: March 2015
Clean Slate
This book, by the editors of Martha Stewart Living, is, as it says so obviously on the back cover, more than just a cookbook. But even with the advertising I wasn't expecting it to have as much as it does. In plain language, Clean Slate guides the reader through eleven golden rules that everyone seeking … Continue reading Clean Slate
Ways in Which I Am Like My Cat
Things that are true about my cat which are also true about me Aloof Doesn't like to be interrupted Likes to take part of something by observing, but not intruding Infrequently comments or takes part in conversation Doesn't need much, yet has a taste for luxury Curious Enjoys a good snuggle, on her own terms, … Continue reading Ways in Which I Am Like My Cat
Weekend Trip to Burlington
Or, The One Where We Celebrate Whit's Birthday SONY DSC Like I mentioned before, I planned a surprise trip to Burlington, Vermont for Whit's birthday. He gave me permission to use some of our vacation money, which is very trusting of him since he had no idea what I was scheming. For weeks, I had … Continue reading Weekend Trip to Burlington
Friday Things
I like these things... I don't agree with her proposed solution, but it's good to hear that this issue still bothers {people who aren't Christians}. One good thing that came out of staying up late this week. Definitively decided. Win. Yes! Enjoy the weekend! It's the first day of spring (and Whit's birthday), but it's … Continue reading Friday Things
Favorite Sayings
Yikes-a-bee Bad news bears The ol' switcheroo Are you ready, Freddy? (Particularly when the response is, "Let's hit the road, Toad") Done and done. Dieyah! Sheez louise (-my dad) Am I right? Am I right? There, there. There, there, there, there. One millimeter (to exaggerate) I hear me (when no one else "hears ya") OD! … Continue reading Favorite Sayings
Friday Things
I like these things... Looking at it from the other way around. We may or may not seriously be considering this. Only because this isn't an option. Go Disney!! I read this on Wednesday at work. After work I went to to Goodwill and promptly found two of the five books in the shelves for … Continue reading Friday Things
Social Media / Technology Time-Wasters
What social media slash other time wasters are you addicted to? Here is how I spend my time, I'm curious as to how your breakdown compares. From greatest to least: Facebook - I waste the most time on Facebook out of anything. I used to really like Facebook, even though it was technically a waste … Continue reading Social Media / Technology Time-Wasters
Homemade Chicken Soup
Thoughts: Ooh! I have a{n awful, terrible} picture, so I should finally get around to blogging a recipe. My mom made this for herself when she and my dad came to visit two weeks after both of us couples had just moved into new homes. She was sick, which was understandable due to all of … Continue reading Homemade Chicken Soup
New Zealand: Finale
I can't wait to post my pictures and share about my adventures in Puerto Rico (as well as my trip to Blacksburg this weekend), but first I must finish up this New Zealand series! It has been really fun to go back and re-live our New Zealand trip by typing everything out. I made a … Continue reading New Zealand: Finale