December 2011
10 posts
Five Hundred Miles
When in Rome, so as the Romans do. Well today we did a long walk as the Romans probably did. The goal of the day? To get to the vineyard to do a wine tasting. After hours of walking and a few bus rides, we discovered our second winery, considering the first was actually a school… Would I rather have not walked fifteen miles to finally reach a winery, yes of course! But was it worth it?...
Sunbathing and Men
It’s good that I don’t live in Paris. From the men near the eiffel tower wanting to draw a picture of me for their little book, to the French military men at Lu louvre and even the adorable French guy trying to hit on me while walking in the park… I think I would get myself into some trouble here.
Today Cal and I took the metro to the Louvre and because the weather was so...
Big Chunk of Metal
We got into Paris by bus around 7am then jumped on the underground metros and used the pictures Farida gave us to get to her apartment. Thankfully it was pretty easy to find! We took a quick nap and then were ready to sightsee by noon. What a beautiful day it was!
We rode on the famous ferris wheel of Paris and ran across the huge roundabout to see the arch. Little did we know it was just shear...
Thursday Madness
Last night I realized how pampered I had been from the other hostels Cal and I had stayed at earlier in the week. Granite we were able to sleep in a room to ourselves for the night… The fact that the shower only stayed on for 5 seconds each time you pressed it, the motion sensor lighting turning off mid shower, and the feel as though someone or something would come in through the window at...
“You’re very fair skinned for someone living in Arizona!”
– Australian lady in hall. Made me feel like bella from twilight :’(
“That’s why they don’t trust us with cars, they can barely trust us...”
– Australian Girls in the Hallway
The Hangover: Part 3
If today could be referenced to any movie, it would without a doubt be the hangover! Allow me to explain…
We finished up the morning by taking pictures around Munich for an hour or two, grabbed the car and took off to Salzburg. We parked Bessie and took a little stroll. After realizing there wasn’t much to the town we drove out a few minutes into the city, parked and began our...
Ups, Downs, Rights & Lefts
The start of a trip always seems to be one of the most eventful parts of the day.
From not being able to get off at the right floor of an elevator and not being able to translate to the guy which floor we wanted, to having to walk all the way around the floor to find the downward escalator.
We finally made it to the sixt car rental booth and got our keys and gps, ready for our adventure to begin....
Church in Bars
Sum of this days adventure?
Day trip to Tachov, Czech
Picture taking.
Attended church in Kiwi Bar (yes it was a bar)
Potluck at their real church.
More pictures!
Short drive to orphanage.
Soccer!!
Presents.
Drive back to post.
Shoppette run.
Waking up early tomorrow to get everything ready for our adventure!!
Hello from America
It’s Friday morning and we just had a brief with the SCO in the motor pool. I’m waiting for someone from an unknown number to call saying she’s here in Germany. Little did I know the call was to tell me she was already waiting at the train station in the snow only ten minutes from post and I was still working! I’m able to leave early, pick her up, and it is only the start...
August 2011
1 post
Wild
Life is ever changing.
New life. New friends.
Lovey dovey crap.
Short term thing.
Combat Medic, US Army.
Hoping across the ocean.
Germany in less than a week.
Bringing God closer in the picture.
Oh, the experiences that have begun.
And the places to explore.
Remember to walk in His steps.
Trust what’s meant, will.
He’s with me 100% of the time.
I’m never alone, and...
October 2010
6 posts
Dear Ron Paul,
You seem pretty amazing!
I need to learn more about you.
I hope you can change America.
We need someone who thinks like you.
Thanks,
Melissa
Perfect Plan
You’re My beautiful creation. From the inside-out and the outside-in You’re My perfection, My masterpiece. The missing part of My perfect plan. I need you to be a part of My plan I need you to come to Me. I need you to seek Me. Without you something is wrong. My perfect plan is flawed. You’re My beautiful creation. From the inside-out and the outside-in. You’re My...
Am I Not Enough?
Something that just sort of came to me…
Am I not enough? Not enough for you to break free? Not enough for you to see your beauty? Not enough for you to know your strength? Who’s blood was spilled for you? Who’s hand carved you? Who’s breath gave you life? Am I not enough? Not enough to fill your heart with love? Not enough to fill your lungs with air? Not enough to fill...
Oh Wilmington,
The weather is amazing right now. The accents…. Nuff said. The buildings are so unique. I’m loving it.
Someone's Perspective
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see your life as a reality show?
Maybe I’m the only one…
I think it’d be interesting to see what my life looks like from another perspective.
See what I look like,
Hear what I’m really saying,
Feel the vibes I give off,
I wonder which personality on the show I’d be like.
There’s the favorite, the drama,...
September 2010
9 posts
Make a Wish...
Up, Up, and Away
When I board the plane, there is no better spot than by the window.
The feeling you get when the plane takes off,
When your body is being pulled back into the seat,
When you look out the window and see everything start to shrink,
Clouds begin to fill up your view.
The bumpy moments in flight when your heart just about skips a beat,
Then the sigh of relief when the pilot gets things running...
Ferris Wheels
Although they make for awesome photography shots, I am pretty much deathly afraid of ferris wheels. It’s actually kind of funny! I think my most memorable time of them was last spring break when my dad took my brother, sister, and me to Knottsberry farm and at the end of the night we were waiting in line for the KIDS ferris wheel. Well once Kristen and I were in our seat and were started...
I think the atmosphere, storms, clouds, stars, the ocean, and space are the most breathtaking things out there!
And there is more…
"Shine" by Allyson Prior
I just want to start by saying, oh my goodness she is incredible! These words are… just… you have to read it! I’ll add her video next! It is totally God speaking through her. It’s amazing!
I couldn’t find her lyrics anywhere so I typed it out. I think I got it almost totally accurate.
“
I hear a saint tonight, Ohhh my beloved, Oh you don’t need to look at...
The Incredible Juggling Act
I just came across this essay and I still love it. I wrote it for a Dr. Seuss scholarship based on the book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” I love that book! :)
To win the race of all races from beginning to end, I will create for myself a brand new trend. I will meet new friends from far and near, I will start on the road to my career from here. Life on my own will start right...
Reminisce
I was looking at my old site (that I should REALLLLLLYYYY update) and it made me remember all the old graphics I’ve made in the past so I thought I would add them on here.
Drag the picture to a new tab to view full size! :)
Layouts:
Banners:
Icons:
Icons from pics taken by me (Iowa)
July 2010
18 posts
Love this song! “Eet” by Regina...
Life is Too Short
A friend of mine said, “Life is too short to be scared of living”. I love that kid. So things are going good already!
A David Psalm Chapter 8
This is from my bible ‘The Message’ version! “God, brilliant Lord, Yours is a household name. Nursing infants gurgle choruses about you, Toddlers shout the songs that drown out enemy talk, and silence atheist babble. I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, Your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and...
Anonymous asked: What is your favorite sport?
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile a kind word, a...”
– Leo Buscaglia
“If you have a preference, voice it.
If you have a question, ask it.
If you...”
– Kristin Armstrong
Elisa! She is my favorite Italian singer! This is...
WatchThis is a video that has seriously gotten to me! The song is “Lead Me to the Cross” by Hillsongs. I don’t know, it just seriously.. is my song at the moment!