Have you ever realized just how busy you are? Maybe in the general passing of life, you find yourself answering the question "How are you?" with "I am good, but busy."? Why do we do that? Why do we associate our wellbeing with how busy we are or how not very busy we are? I … Continue reading Simplifying
So as some of you may be able to tell, my life has been busy enough to keep me away from posting. I have embraced updating people I know through Facebook photos rather than actually writing a post about things. I have had a number of really fun things going on just haven't felt creative … Continue reading Awesome Majesty
“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
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
Here it is, I have a month and a few days left of the 2016 Book Riot Reading Challenge (not sponsored) and I still have nine books on the list to read. Of course, they are not "fast read" books nor am I a fast reader. So I am throwing in the towel. Yep that … Continue reading I’m a Failure
This past weekend, I realized that I had been missing something that I didn't realize was missing. I have written about reverse culture shock before but this weekend it really hit me. I went on a day trip with a few international students. We went to the Asian district and had some....what I call Shabu … Continue reading What Is Normal Any More? : Reverse Culture Shock
I have calculated that I have been "church shopping" at least five times in my semi-adult to adulthood. A church is the place I go to to find friends and to grow spiritually. From South Dakota to Gangnam, South Korea, I was able to find a church quickly and to begin settling in. South Korea … Continue reading In Search For A Church
As I have recently moved across the world and then the nation, for a new job, I was able to take in the beauty of America....At least the Southwest/Pacific Northwest. Here are some photos that I took along the way. Look at how amazing those clouds are. I will be the first … Continue reading The Beauty of A Road Trip
Usually when I tell people I lived in South Korea for the past three years, I get a lot of "WOW!", "Is it safe?" or "Did you see ___(insert your favorite Kpop or Kdrama start)____ in Seoul?" Believe it or not, I often had "wow" moments living in Korea so I understand that one. South … Continue reading Last Impressions: Leaving South Korea
I have written before that I tend to have really bad reverse culture shock. My senses are usually on hyper-alert. I notice, hear, and feel everything once I step off my plane. Then things die down a bit after a few days, and then my culture shock only comes out when I experience new things … Continue reading First Impressions: Back in America
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