This year certainly had its ups and downs. Having worked in college ministry, being back in grad school, and then being on a college ministry schedule again, I tend to view each year in terms of the school schedule (i.e., September-June) rather than the calendar year. Until now I haven't really reflected on 2018 as … Continue reading 2018 recap
colorado
The recap of the Jackson Tour of the US 2017 continues! To continue the timeline: July 9 - We flew straight from Seattle to Denver, and then hopped on a bus to Fort Collins July 10-14 - Whit had a training conference for leading his upcoming team to Paris, and I tried to manage our … Continue reading colorado
life lately – summer recap
Hi friends! It's been awhile! Sorry about that. Summer is coming to a close, with fall weather and cloudy days creeping in and next year's team arriving this week. This summer has been the much-needed respite we've been hoping for since the craziness of decisions, adjustment, language-learning, visa troubles, new/lack of jobs, and a cramped … Continue reading life lately – summer recap
sainte chapelle
Located just around the corner from Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle seems unsuspecting. First of all, it's located in the middle of the block. If you look for it, you can see the gothic spire towering above the government buildings it's surrounded by. If you actually know about it and decide to go in, your first … Continue reading sainte chapelle
seattle part ii
When I left off, we had spent two brief but packed days in Seattle with my uncle Darrell, spending time with him towards the end of his battle with cancer. The second part of our visit he wanted us to drive him out of the city, away from his home, to live with his godson … Continue reading seattle part ii
seattle
This post is way overdue. (And way long, yay for those of you who love long posts!) There are so many places we visited last summer - I wanted to share all of them, but because we were traveling so much (and prepping for an international move!) I (forgivably) never got around to it. Buuut … Continue reading seattle
movies i can’t stop thinking about
Over time I've become less adventurous with my movie choices. Usually what I really crave is to just sit down on the couch and watch something familiar, that will make me laugh - or at least feel good. When I've been in the mood to branch out, though, I've found some really great movies. Theoretically, … Continue reading movies i can’t stop thinking about
macarons and makeup
There's no treat in Paris as unique, elegant, and ubiquitous as the macaron. You can find hundreds of specimens in practically every corner patisserie. The edges may not be perfectly smooth, but you can find the dessert with the classic fillings - chocolate, coffee, vanilla, raspberry, pistachio - anywhere. Of course, there are the luxury … Continue reading macarons and makeup
a visit with friends
Last week, some of our best friends from college came to visit. Bryan and Whit were roommates from sophomore to senior year, and while Adam and Whit didn't live together until they were both interns at Tech, they were close friends and the best man at each other's weddings. The trip started as Adam and … Continue reading a visit with friends
sunset in the tuileries
If you've ever seen a sunset in Paris, then you understand why Monet devoted his entire life to painting the light in this marvelous city. The way that light reflects from the sea-foam green Seine river to the cream-colored buildings, the way it bounces off pebble paths onto marble statues, is simply dreamy. Standing on … Continue reading sunset in the tuileries
