We have entered the countdown stage. Three weeks until the husband starts a month of mostly vacation time which mostly will consist of packing, sorting, donating, then terminal leave kicks in. Then retirement commences. Still no idea where we will be moving to or when but it will be before Oct. I remain forever flexible … Continue reading Countdown Begins
Category: Intro-General
General thoughts on the blog, adding a category, notices, etc.
Stumbling
I was gearing up for a new blog style, more in the moment thoughts and quicker posts to account for the lack of travel happening ... then my world went upside down. I will return to this blog at some point, maybe soon, maybe a bit down the road. For now, I am mourning the … Continue reading Stumbling
Overseas to Overseas Part 3 -Southern Hospitality
Arriving in Louisiana from our whirlwind trip to the awesome Northeast was rather exhausting but I was still pretty amp'd up from all of the fun we had. We would spend several days in the husband's home town which would include visiting family and friends and a fantastic small town Étouffée festival. The festival was … Continue reading Overseas to Overseas Part 3 -Southern Hospitality
Overseas to Overseas – Leaving the US
Just a quick note from the airport before doing part 2 of our trip. We are heading out today but don't arrive till tomorrow. Will write out part 2 soon and more about NYC. Oh and some photos! Peace out!
Grandma Had Style
So a few years ago my mother sent me a bunch of jewelry she had that was her mother's and I recently pulled it all out to have a look. There are some stunning pieces and some crazy stuff, all of it costume from what I can tell but I thought it would be fun … Continue reading Grandma Had Style
Blog Stuff
To my fellow bloggers who may be wondering why I unfollowed them on Bloglovin', I just want to say I have signed up for your email feed and/or have you on either Twitter or Instagram and am wiping my Bloglovin' account to see if that is what is causing the issues I've been having with … Continue reading Blog Stuff
Liebster Award Thingy
Yamanashi Kei nominated me for this award though I'm certainly not a new blogger haha, she has a lovely blog about being an American who travels to Japan and has newly married her Japanese husband. Check her out! Her Questions for Me: What is your favorite vacation destination and why? The first thing that comes to mind … Continue reading Liebster Award Thingy
Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award Thingy
I was nominated by skinjolee for the below "award": I don't normally do these but in an effort to support her and her new blog where she is documenting the progress of treating her hormonal acne, I'll be happy to answer her questions below. Questions She is asking: 1. What are your top 3 makeup … Continue reading Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award Thingy
3 Years And Half A World Away
Apparently, it was three years ago today that I started this blog. Three years!? Really, it doesn't seem that long. The blog was born to document and share with family and friends our moving to Japan which I think I have achieved fairly well. With the digital age, we don't really have a bunch of … Continue reading 3 Years And Half A World Away
London Snail Mail Package
No, I have not been to the United Kingdom...YET... But getting mail stamped Royal Mail is kinda cool and Union Jack represented! You see, I have a pen pal there and she's one of those people who come into your life and make you feel lazy and inspired. She is super accomplished academically and is … Continue reading London Snail Mail Package
Life Notes 