My parents instilled within me the joy of break-neck speeds, turns that make your stomach churn, and falls that drop your heart to the abyss. The thrill of amusement parks still draws me like Betsy to flowers or Barrett to summer heat, but when these feelings come due to emotional events I long to skip…
Old Chicago
“You’ll LOVE Chicago!” We kept hearing that over and over when we told people we were going there for a vacation. I smiled and nodded but kept my expectations low, after all, its an old dirty city! Honestly, I just wanted the pizza! Well, Barrett and I got started after Sunday School and made it…
The Incompetent Grads
I think the dust has settled…what an amazing couple of weeks! Both sets of parents came, Barrett’s sister, my cousin, a friend from Boulder, cousins from Illinois, and one of Barrett’s favorite professors from Cedarville. We toured Dr. Mohler’s house and library with our mouths wide open at the amount of books, model ships, fountain…
Musing Memories
Nostalgia. I can’t think of a better word to explain this week. This week has brought me back in touch with friends who are in Canada, Africa, Thailand, India, and Spain! Not to mention Virginia, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Hawaii, Texas, Illinois, and Maryland. I’ve chatted with people all over the world without having to pick…
Hee Hee, Guess What?
The final letter was typed, the “To” spot in the email was filled and the “send” button was pushed! “HOLY COW” (only in India)! IM DONE!!! Finishing my final report on Thursday morning should have brought cheers of happiness and loud screams…alas, I had (and have) no voice! My last week of school brought on…