The Holland + friends

Five years. It is both slow and quick the time passing. I drove my family nuts I am sure for 5 years talking of the places I’d been. For years I have wanted to go back and finally had a chance. This time I brought along my elder sister. In less then a month we […]

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Bo Casa

Do you want to know a really good place to eat? Like you taste a bite of food that’s a little bit of food heaven.  A restaurant that somehow managed to create a balance of refine while maintaining the taste of home cooked food. And there’s heaping of it, unlike most place I have been to- […]

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An Unsual day…resting

  Having a chance to rest this week has done me good. Yesterday I had slept for most of the day. I took I believe three naps— three long naps. In between times I journal, read, made brownies, and just was. If you know me or getting to know me, you know how much I […]

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The Russian Ballet

But here…here’s the news you have been waiting for. The Ballet! Rest assure it was and is as every bit as good as you can imagine. I couldn’t help, but think of my good friend Megan F.  Perhaps it is because I have watched her grow from an unsure dance to one of confidence. But […]

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Tallest Tower in Russia

Today we went to the tallest tower in Russia! I am now determined to visit every tower possible in the countries that we visit. Someday I’ll even visit Sans Fresco tower. Our last Russian class was a sight seeing adventure. We listened to a lecture in Russian about the tower.  It was explained before hand […]

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My valentine(s)

As per to the traditions that my short life has allowed, I hung out with friend on this amazing day. You see I have Valentine(s). My family and friends are my valentines. It spent usually ice skating or a game night. Most of the time it is a game night. Today was both. For the […]

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The Gravity of Love

A dear friend of mine sung this song at his sister’s wedding. It has been one of my favorite songs ever since, I have since heard many versions and Pip’s version is still my favorite. It gravity hit home and changed my perspective what is love.  “Love Never Fails” was written by Cates, Chad Robert […]

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Living in everyday life in love

Sometimes, you just borrow stress. Stress that hampers your delightful time in a whole new world. There are moments where I want to be home where it’s comfortable, warm, slower-paced, and familiar. Some of the time I dread the time when we must leave. Frankly, I try hard to enjoy the moments. Our schedules are […]

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Moscow Russia

Hard to believe it actually happened, we stayed awake for almost 24 hours and we are actually here. Kate and I are here in Russia. The people here are very friendly, direct, but friendly. Both of us enjoyed our stay for the short term in Germany. I am glad that at some point we will […]

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