Things I’m Loving Now (November)

Okay, I realize it’s been months since I told you what I’m loving. I took a little break from my blog for a few reasons and the most important reason was to focus on relationships. It’s been a beautifully exhausting journey building relationships in Hood River. This place is special and I’m thankful daily that the Lord…

8×10 Canvas Giveaway

I’m a dreamer. But I’m not always good at pursuing my dreams. Well I’m dating this really super cute guy that encourages me to pursue my dreams…so here we go! I’ve dreamed for 3 years of selling my Europe photos as canvas prints! So I’m kicking off by giving one away! To enter, visit my…

Kauai Ono – A Review

My parents gave me one of the best graduation presents ever, they took me to Kauai with them and we went on so many great adventures! This was my first visit to Kauai. In the past I’ve visited Maui and Oahu. I’ve been missing out. Kauai is such an amazing island. So many beautiful beaches…

Disney Cruise Recap Part III – What I Read

In case you missed it, here’s Disney Cruise Recap I – What I Did and Disney Cruise Recap II – What I Ate. Graduate school made me forget a little bit how much I love to read. Since I graduated one month and 9 days ago I have read 8 1/2 books. It’s been lovely. One…

Disney Cruise Recap Part II – What I Ate

In case you missed it: Disney Cruise Recap, Part I You guys. Y’all. This food was so so good. Even the buffet was excellent (in my opinion, buffets are typically mass-produced sub-par food that encourages over eating). I took less pictures than I planned to, mostly because I was too excited to eat whatever had…

Trust Without Borders

It’s here. 2014. I would say I’ve been waiting for this year for forever, but that wouldn’t be true. Only about 3 years. In just 126 days I will graduate with my Masters degree (Lord willing I pass my comprehensive exams that just arrived in my inbox). And then there’s moving (a few times), starting a…

The Good Things

Just a simple list of some good things in life. Alphabetical style.  Austria. It’s such a lovely country. Breakfast. Best meal of the day, hands down. CrossFit. Addicted. Dogs. Especially this sweet, special little girl. Espresso. Shaken with ice, please! Frozen yogurt. Duh. Especially with this little lady. Girlfriends. I have some of the best.…

My Adventure by the Numbers

Or… What To Do with Yourself When You Have 10 hours to On A Plane and Can’t Fall Asleep 42 Friends in 15 Countries 32 Trains 31 Days 28 Email Adresses (from the 42 friends) 15 Runs 9 Hikes 6 Host Homes 5 Hostels 4 Bodies of Water (that I put my feet or whole…

Perfectly Surreal

Little town, its a quiet village. Every day, like the one before. Little town, full of little people; waking up to say….Guten Morgen! (Adapted from ‘Beauty and the Beast’) The train screeched to a halt at a small building, painted blue letters reading HALLSTATT. With an Austrian family, a Hispanic family and a couple of…