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Updated on December 12, 2011
The proposal (part two)
My apologies…it was not my intent to keep you in suspense this long. But funny thing after you get engaged: you actually start to plan the wedding. With a desired wedding date about six months away, and an impending… Read More
Posted on December 7, 2011
The proposal (part one)
Saturday was a day in which everything went wrong before it went completely right. Tragically and hilariously wrong. It’s a bit of a long story, so I’ll be separating it into several posts. Jeff had planned out an entire… Read More
Posted on December 5, 2011
He asked
On the most perfect of imperfect days. He asked. And I said yes. Pictures and stories to come.
Posted on November 28, 2011
The hunt for the perfect tree
As I mentioned before, I am now blessed to live in a beautiful valley along the Columbia river, tucked in between hills and mountains. It’s the smallest city I’ve ever lived in, and I think I just might… Read More
Posted on September 16, 2011
Recovery & Adjustment
Hello? Anyone still there? I know, I went missing with little…well, to be more accurate, no explanation. So what have I been doing the past seven weeks? I passed my comprehensive exams, thus completing my master’s degree. I… Read More
Posted on July 31, 2011
Sunday Snapshot: My kind of town {Chicago}
Yesterday morning for brunch, I met up with two classmates and fellow teachers from China to celebrate the end of a summer of classes, and for me, the end of my graduate degree. That’s right, I’m finished. No… Read More
Updated on July 31, 2011
The Art Institute {Chicago}
In my mind, the Art Institute is a must for all making a stop in Chicago. It had been a number of years since I had visited, making our visit a few Saturdays ago that much more enjoyable…. Read More
Updated on July 31, 2011
Signing off from China
Six years ago I arrived in China with two seventy pound suitcases (that was the international limit way back when) and some obscenely heavy carry-ons. In just a short while, I’ll be headed to the airport with two… Read More
Updated on August 2, 2011
Scatter-brained
This morning at our team meeting, we marked our calendars with all of the events of the next two weeks. And then I wanted to crawl in a corner and cry. Let’s just say it’s going to be… Read More
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