Tonight I came across a blog post, Regrets of the Dying, by a nurse who had cared for people in their last few weeks of life. In it she lists the top five regrets her patients shared with her. So simple yet so inspiring. I, unfortunately, need these kinds of reminders along the [...]

Matt finished his semester today and I’m in my not-so-busy season of work. We’re both excited to kick of the summer with the three day Memorial Day weekend! I hope you all have a perfectly restful weekend (like we plan on having) and that you’ll take a moment to remember those who’ve died while in [...]

Last year I bought a pair of jeans that were too big for me so that they would hide that I was getting fat. Don’t laugh — I’m serious! Unfortunately, due to my bad eating habits and lack of exercise, it didn’t take long for them to get tight. I was so mad once I [...]

The company I work for sent me orchids for Secretaries Administrative Professionals Day this year. I’m pretty sure I squealed a little when I opened the package!

I’ve never had orchids before because I was scared I’d kill them right away. They seem so delicate and I’ve seen all the care and attention people [...]

Today was blah. I can’t figure out why I’m in a funk or how to get out of it. My work day was manageable, I got alone time when Matt was in class, there is nothing too crazy going on in my personal life… yet I’m dissatisfied. Is this what happens when things slow [...]

Are you in need of an adventure? Want to travel more? Up for the challenge of living in a culture completely different than your own? Always dreamed of living abroad?

My former boss is looking for two teachers in South Korea for positions starting in the beginning of August. There are some horror stories [...]

Matt bought me Easter Lillies yesterday. They are beautiful and so fragrant. Today I got orchids from my bosses. I’ve never owned either of these before so I’m really excited to see if I kill them how it goes!