So occasionally I oscillate between wanting to enjoy my final months of freedom, after all this may be my last chance to live by myself, and being responsible and wanting to develop good habits for my future husband. One day I’ll throw all my dirty clothes in the middle of the floor with a giggle,…
Where I Come From
I have recently moved back to the USA, and as always happens when I arrive somewhere new, I hear the dreaded question, “Where are you from?” My answer is a flat, “Great question! Um…” I never know how to answer that. I find very few people who actually do. Do you say where you were…
How to make 73 years work
A few years back I read a wonderful article about Cutie and PopPop that inspired the deepest and most sincere longing for true love. I was an amazing account of the most adorable older couple who at the time had been married for 72 years. Made famous by this unavoidable beast we all know and love, known…
You’re Gonna Miss This
Sometimes music just makes you stop and think. Today my mind was stuck on this particular song, You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace AkinsShe was staring out that window, of that SUVComplaining, saying I can’t wait to turn 18She said I’ll make my own money, and I’ll make my own rulesMamma put the car in…
Life is Short: And Don’t Forget
We all know that our time here on this earth is limited. And even more present to us is the knowledge that the time we have with those we love could be over at any minute. We know this. It is not new information. However, when we are stuck in the small (and big) stresses,…
Tips to feeling better
1. Teach someone something new: Maybe it’s the teacher gene in me (thanks a lot mom) but when I get to be the expert about something, anything really, I start to feel better about myself. And the confidence boost helps boost my mood as well. 2. Accomplish simple tasks: Washing the dishes is not my…
Take Some Time to Bounce
Can we all agree that life can get to be a bit much sometimes. Maybe it’s great or maybe it’s lousy but sometimes it’s just too much. Let’s just take some time out of the good and the bad all happening right now. When you can, steal a few hours away for yourself. Make some popcorn,…
Live to Fight Another Day
So I have been playing Dr. House for months now and it is just as “not fun” as when I first started. As I have mentioned before, I think, I have been facing a few health difficulties during my time here in Peru. As much as my adventurous side loves living in a foreign country,…
If you don’t have anything nice to say…
I realize my blogging skills (or at least the little I had) have slowly gone down to the tubes. I love sharing my experiences in other country for those who care about me (friends and family) and perhaps other restless souls who find themselves away from home. But ever since I was little I learned…
Brown Bag Adventures 