Welcome to the twentieth post of my fictious continuing story, Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks. I hope y'all enjoy!Around the World in Fifty-Two WeeksWeek Twenty: Montserrat My arms were a bright red. I looked at them in dismay then gently poked at them with my fingernail. The touch made me wince and I nearly … Continue reading Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks Week Twenty: Montserrat
Category: Traveling
Zip Lining in Colorado
Yesterday I had the amazing experience of being able to go zip lining here in Colorado. I actually kinda received the gift by default because someone else signed up then wasn't able to go so I took their place. When they told me "You're going to go zip lining instead of me" I hadn't thought … Continue reading Zip Lining in Colorado
Pike’s Peak
I'm one of those kids who grew up reading an excessive amount of stories about going West and spent countless hours pretending I was part of a wagon train and working through all of the hardships we'd endure. (Who am I kidding? My little brother and I still pretend that we're going out West sometimes.) For … Continue reading Pike’s Peak
O is for Optimistic #atozchallenge + Pictures from Cancun
Creativity is a lifestyle for me, not an action. This month I'm exploring twenty-six quirky ways I keep my creativity flowing. I was born a rather pessimistic person, but over the years I've trained myself to become an optimist. It's not always easy to find the good in each situation, but it's worth it. Philippians 4:8 tells us "Finally, … Continue reading O is for Optimistic #atozchallenge + Pictures from Cancun
Travel Advice
I was recently chatting with a friend regarding traveling advice which of course made my mind whirl into motion and I came up with a list of things I've learned about traveling abroad over the years. I thought I'd share my list with y'all and I'd be delighted if you'd hop in and add to the … Continue reading Travel Advice
Around the World in Fifty-Two – Weeks Week Nine: Italy
Happy Friday, folks! I'm enjoying looking out my window at a beautiful world covered in snow as I explore a much warmer country with Indiana (aka Annie) in my fictional story, Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks. I hope y'all enjoy Annie's adventure this week. There was so much to write about in Italy that it … Continue reading Around the World in Fifty-Two – Weeks Week Nine: Italy
February 2016 in Review
What I Focused on in January: 1. My non-writing job (we had a big event going on in Florida and that took up the first half of the month)2. Working through and reconfiguring When Life Hands You Lymes3. Being at my adopted parent's cabin and helping with the dinosaurBirthday Challenge and Dream List Update Birthday Challenge:2. Pray the "prayer … Continue reading February 2016 in Review
Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks Week Five: Tibet
Happy Friday! Welcome to the fifth week of my fictional story, Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks. This one is a bit different from the other ones as you'll soon see. I hope y'all enjoy "traveling" around with Annie, I know I have been having fun with her.Around the World in Fifty-Two WeeksWeek Five: Tibet I … Continue reading Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks Week Five: Tibet
Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks Week Two: Mongolia
Who would have ever guessed this would be so much fun? It was great being in Mongolia this week, although I must admit, it was cold! There were several times that I pulled up the weather app on my phone and confused my real weather with my virtual weather. The flight itinerary Annie took. And now, I'm excited … Continue reading Around the World in Fifty-Two Weeks Week Two: Mongolia
Reminiscing about Africa and Friday Series Destination Announced
A year ago yesterday I left for a two week trip in Ghana, West Africa. I'm in a reminiscing mood, so I decided to post some photos of my time there. There are so many memories wrapped up in each one of these snapshots. The landscape was so colorless and the people so colorful and together … Continue reading Reminiscing about Africa and Friday Series Destination Announced
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