Category: stateside

Weekend in Rockford

This past Friday I took part one of my comprehensive exams, and directly afterward headed out to Rockford to visit friends from college. I had a wonderfully relaxing weekend comprised of catching up, lazing around, and food. Lots… Read More

Where did I disappear to?

No, that’s not me in the picture, but it pretty accurately describes the activities of the past few weeks. Kirsten and I were roommates once again, but we probably saw the least of each other this year. I’ve… Read More

Something to get excited about

Today…today was one of those days that leaves your head spinning. I’m pretty sure I experienced every emotion known to man at some point. However, amidst the stress and tears and grief there is a mighty bright spot on the horizon. Very soon… Read More

Sunday Snapshot: The Reason

I’m still recuperating. At least, when I go to bed at nine and fail yet again to get back to a morning workout, I like to use the excuse that I’m still recuperating. I’m not sure what’s been… Read More

Back in China (momentarily)

I’ve spent the past two days tucked away in a friend’s apartment in Beijing. The sole purpose of this brief hibernation prior to heading to Thailand for classes and conference was jet lag recuperation. Way back when purchasing plane… Read More

My favorite little man

There’s been a lot of Sophie showing up around these parts, so I figured I’d better get some Ethan pictures up lest you think I’ve fallen out of love with the little boy who made me an aunt… Read More

Moments

Have you ever had those moments where you’ve desperately wanted to be able to hit a pause button and just linger in them a good deal longer? This trip to the States? Has been replete with these moments. But… Read More

Still here

I apologize for the silence! I’ve been a bit pre-occupied with an eventful visit to the Pacific northwest and cuddling with this sweet girl. At the moment, I’m tucked away in a Panera where I’m supposed to be writing… Read More

Sophie Katherine

This morning, Sophie and I had the first of what will probably be many photo shoots. I’ve only gone through and edited a couple, but I just couldn’t hold back on sharing the sweetness. I apologize, but I’m afraid… Read More

Sunday snapshot: Christmas take two

It took 32 hours. It involved driving more than two hours through snow. It required sprinting through the Chicago airport. It ended with no luggage. It means my body can’t figure out what time it is. But holding… Read More