Making Memories

September 27, 2018

For the roughly 3 1/2 years we lived in Asia Pacific, we were newbies. Or at least, that’s how it felt. Upon our return to the US, we’ve felt the same way, albeit to a lesser degree. I can speak English and navigate most cultural things here, but I still feel lost a bit. Where […]

Layers upon Layers

September 27, 2018

Here are some thoughts I penned a few weeks back but am just now getting around to posting: I never guessed that life could become so complex. I was unprepared for our first trip back to the USA, and I still feel like I’m in a very strange world where things to don’t quite make […]

Tradeoffs: Minimizing Chaos

September 13, 2016

Here’s a look at how our daily habits and mindsets have started to change as we’re navigating language study and lots of moving: Transitions are by nature hard. You kind of have to go back into “survival mode” and do only the necessary things.…sickness, lack of sleep, and emergencies often force us to take care […]

Glossy or Matte?

March 9, 2015

After a good, long week in Colorado and a 10 hour drive ahead of us, Payton and I had a chance to let our thoughts settle and take shape. A lot had happened in a week as we had the chance to see old friends and faces through Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. On our way from Wichita to […]

Packing Up

March 9, 2015

Well, you might wonder why it’s been 2 months since I’ve uttered a word on the blog. Honestly, it’s just been too busy to write anything down. Ever since we’ve shifted gears to go to Asia Pacific in March, it’s been pretty much non-stop preparation. Some things we’ve had to consider… -How do you buy […]