I’m back from the modern middle ages! I was trying to carve out a time today to write and finally gave up, pushed the enormous pile of work papers off my desk, and just started. Above is a picture of the dining pavilion in our encampment, which consists of about 10-13 household members and guests. […]
Hey all! I missed you guys last week (I was recovering from being ickily sick and home from work for three days) and I’m going to have to miss you all again this week! Never fear, this hiatus will not be long!! I’m busy prepping for some pretty awesome activities this weekend- nerdy sword fighting […]
This past week has not been an awesome week. I know that you’re thinking– how could a week in my life not be awesome? Well, it happens. This weekend, however, redeemed itself a little bit because of three things: 1. My sister came to visit and we played hours of water volleyball in the pool. […]
I’ve been having a brain block this week when it comes to finding something to write about, especially today. I feel like this date, September 11, has been etched and re-etched in my (and every other American’s) mind so solidly over the past eleven years that there isn’t much more to say. And yet, out […]
My first thought upon finding myself in Big Sur is how gloriously jumbled the place is. Driving and hiking through its 90 miles of coastline, you can go through patches of chilly fog and warm sunlight every five minutes and fifty feet of elevation. Walking along its shady stream paths and climbing along its scenic […]
This is my first week using the iPad to write my blog- I apologize in advance for any weird formatting ! This week I had the very exciting opportunity to experience the art of traditional Samoan Tatau. No, I didn’t get a tattoo myself, but I did act as a stretcher as one of Michael’s […]
Hello, my name is Jill and I am a book addict. If I pick up a book I can’t seem to put it down. Good, bad, or ugly I just love to read. Over the past few years I’ve been sorely neglecting my literary quota, partially because audio books are expensive and trying to juggle […]
Today is my last day in Paris, TX and I have to say I have mixed feelings on leaving. On one hand, I love visiting with my grandparents and the small farming town atmosphere has grown on me as it does every year I visit. Part of me would love to live a slower life, […]
Many of you may know that every year I take a trip to visit my grandparents in Paris, Texas. Where is Paris, you might ask. And that is a good question. There is no easy way to get to Paris. The best way is to fly into Dallas and hop on the road going east […]
This past weekend Michael, I, and a few of our friends had a wonderfully relaxing trip to the Kern river. Me, being my awesome self, remembered to take the camera. Me, being my not awesome self, didn’t take a single picture. Picture are kind of essential to explaining a trip to the Kern river so […]
Jill's Awesome Week 