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My German choir is learning a rendition of the Charlie Chaplin song "Smile," and I really can't stop smiling at the cute German accents pronouncing the soft "ch" in "aching"…

I just had an amazing two hour conversation with one of my best friends across the ocean. Shannon and I were going over the details of the stress and celebrations…

I told my friend I was going to go to bed in half an hour... and that was like fifteen minutes ago. Sometimes I can blast out an update quickly,…

I’m posting this update later than normal, and I’ll ask for your forgiveness, a mercy if you like, as I give all the details of my full and adventurous previous…

So I accidentally wiped my whole hard drive yesterday when an update on my computer went wrong. Don't worry, the only document I didn't have backed up anywhere was the…

I finally made it to Christmas break. It was a bit touch and go at the end, but I took it one day at a time. Actually, to be completely…

Like all healthy people, I like happy things. I look for them to celebrate, and I create positivity when I can. I have a lot of negative crap in my…

I'm not a fan of homework - what weirdo is? I do assign it, however, and I expect my students to do it. Generally in my class, I assign classwork…

While it was only a half week of work for most in America, I had school every day, and two big meals to celebrate my international community. I'll be honest,…

During this morning's prayers of intercession at church, we heard about a ministry our congregation supports that helps young women who are victims of violent acts. As I looked at…

An alumni recently messaged my TA encouraging him to "always be a pain the the butt" to me. I know this because the alum sent me a screenshot of the…

My back hurts. I don't say that much - I hope - but there's often a dull ache that goes along with the hum of my life. Today it's a…

I love my job. I wheeled through dog poop on my way to get groceries this morning. These things can coexist, and I'll still choose to say that my life…

About twelve years ago I went to my first Demon Hunter concert (above left). They were my favorite band at the time and remain so to this day. When I…

My life has highs and lows closely aligned, and this week was no different. I had a crazy stress filled week with a lot of business and a lot of…

I'm emotionally tapped out. I knew it was coming, and I should have written this post before the final Westport service, but I didn't know what to say. Twelve years…

I was sick with a cold type mess last week, and my legs put up a fight when Hunter and I went for a walk this past Thursday. I was…

I was a choir nerd for four years of high school, and I looked forward to the annual spring trip to "Musicale" where all the regional Christian high schools sent…

I'm not lying when I share the sunshine in my life. I really do love the opportunity I have to teach bright, intelligent, inquisitive students. I also celebrate the chances…