Guys, I seriously can't stop dreaming about Italy. Specifically, Italian locations near the water. I.e. Positano, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Portofino, Capri, the list goes on. Over the past few weeks, in my spare time, I have scoured The Overseas Escape, Victoria Strader, Tales of Me and the Husband, Hither and Thither, and Gal Meets Glam for every … Continue reading wanderlust: italia
Month: May 2017
women, you are no less worthwhile to God because you work outside the home
There is an overwhelming voice in the church today that says that women are better off for staying at home with their children. This is very encouraging to women who do feel called to stay at home with their children - but, it is also incredibly hurtful and isolating to women who feel called to … Continue reading women, you are no less worthwhile to God because you work outside the home
weirder things about me
Some things that make me strange... One of my skills is picking up sticks. Honing all of my inner Pocahontas, I can find a pile of branches from the forest to use for firewood in about 30 seconds flat. My husband is highly impressed by this. 8) I wish that (high-top) chucks would finally go … Continue reading weirder things about me
Singapore City Guide
I have been itching to write about Singapore and look back on my pictures from our trip there last summer. I keep spending my spare time checking out travel posts, particularly ones that feature water and Italy, and for some reason those posts keep bringing my mind back to Singapore. I am an island fanatic. … Continue reading Singapore City Guide
Paris is Always a Good Idea
So, I have some big news... We are moving to France!! Eight years ago when I learned about the Paris office for our organization, I immediately put it on the top of my "dream staff life" jobs/locations. It sounded like the perfect blend of ministry for me, and it was the one location overseas that I … Continue reading Paris is Always a Good Idea
Questions: Music
This is a series where I ask a question, and you (and I) have to answer it. What kind of music do you listen to? My favorite band is Phish (duh), and I also love Jack Johnson. I love music that's really interesting musically - I am not into pop singers or bands that care … Continue reading Questions: Music
Australia: The Great Ocean Road & Kangaroos
Find the rest of our trip here One of the best parts of our Australia trip was driving the Great Ocean Road. This famous scenic route is accessible from Melbourne (the start of the route is 1.5 hours from the city). You can do it as a day trip, which is what our group did, … Continue reading Australia: The Great Ocean Road & Kangaroos
Questions: Blogging
This is a series where I ask a question, and you (and I) have to answer it. Why do you have a blog? What’s the hardest thing for you about blogging? I have had a blog pretty much since they were created on the internets. I love expressing myself through words, because I'm so much … Continue reading Questions: Blogging
T Minus 2
I haven't really been keeping y'all updated on my daily life over here, but it has mainly gone like this: work, procrastinate work, do necessary things, look at blogs about Italy. That's about all. BUT this week is a big one - I am graduating in 2 days!!! Well, not officially. I am walking on … Continue reading T Minus 2
Australia: Melbourne – Day Trips
If you missed it, read about the beginning of our trip here. The city of Melbourne has so much to offer. There are endless things to do! In our free time, we were able to explore the city a bit and take some fun day trips. Melbourne Zoo One of our first days in the … Continue reading Australia: Melbourne – Day Trips