Just thought I would leave a quick update this week. I have really been rather bored of my blog...which means you too are probably bored. So I am going to be making some changes with layout and just having some fun setting it all up. I have Spring Break coming up and plan on setting … Continue reading Changing Things Up
Author: Lisa
Surviving A Dark Washington Winter
A part of me cant believe that it is almost Spring. This coming Sunday is Daylight Savings Time! ...which means we lose an hour 😦 So this means I have made it through my first dreary Washington winter. When I arrived people kept telling me that winters are hardly ever hard. However, it seems as … Continue reading Surviving A Dark Washington Winter
The People You Meet
As a quote on Pintrest says "You and I are more than friends. We're like a really small gang." This past weekend, I met up with friends from Korea. As always we eat a ton of food and simply enjoyed each others company. Living overseas and experiencing a different culture together can make long lasting … Continue reading The People You Meet
The Pacific Northwest
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber When I was moving up to the PNW most people were just happy I was moving away form South Korea. However, like most places have stereotypes built in. The PNW is no different. I got a whole lot of, "it … Continue reading The Pacific Northwest
I Just Need To Calm Down
My Freshmen year, I had an amazing dorm section and one of the best roommates ever. We had this saying that went around the section. I don't remember how it was started but I feel my roommate was the one who used it first or at least the most. The saying was "you just need … Continue reading I Just Need To Calm Down
A Book Review: One of Many To Come
With it being a new year, I wanted to bring something new to my blog. I decided that once a month I would review a book that I have recently read. Here is the first book review... The Women of Easter" by Liz Curtis Higgs paints a vivid picture of three relationships that Jesus had with … Continue reading A Book Review: One of Many To Come
Fun Review Lessons
This past weekend was our review week for finals. I have always had a struggle making review finals fun. Last year for Fall finals I made a huge team treasure gain and then gave them little bags of treats and supplies for finals. It was intense. If you are interested you can check out my … Continue reading Fun Review Lessons
Embarrassing My Teenage Self
The other day, as I was counting out my quarters to purchase a muffin from a coffee stand, a post idea came to mind. What things am I doing now as an adult that would have made me embarrassed doing as a teenager. I am sure we all remember those times when our parents or … Continue reading Embarrassing My Teenage Self
Flying With My Cat
This past Christmas break, I decided to attempt the heroic or rather stupid feet of flying with my cat. I have only had her since September and did not want to board her for the length of stay my flight was (in reality it was too expensive). We survived the trip here is my story … Continue reading Flying With My Cat
My 2017 Challenge
The winner of my 2017 challenge poll is....*drum roll* .... is the writing challenge! This will probably be one of the most challenging of the challenge choices for me. I have had an idea for a book about my 3rd culture experiences for a long while. I suppose this will be the year that I … Continue reading My 2017 Challenge