Amazing News.... The best Christmas Present ever.

I have been praying hard.  All I wanted was to get orders to Colorado... and sure enough Christmas came early.  We are moving to Colorado Springs when our Korean journey ends. 

We started looking for houses. It's so much fun! Can't wait to start our new journey there.

A new journey... My siblings.  I am originally from Colorado.  I moved away when I was nine... my mom got remarried.  Little did I know it would be the best decision she could have made.  I love my step dad... He has helped mold me into the person I am today.  He is amazing while grumpy and I wouldn't change him for the world.

Along with my mom... I left some special people behind. (Not by choice.) My siblings and my dad. Long story short... it's been almost 20 years since I've lived by my siblings. I'm excited to be in their everyday lives. I'm ready to hug them anytime I want. I'm ready for Logan to know his Aunts and Uncles.

23 things I WON'T miss about Korea.

1. The Food.

2. Having only one crappy car.

3. The smell.

4. Having to do ALL my shopping online.

5.  Living in an apartment.

6. Not being able to understand ANYTHING!

7. Not being able to drive more than 3 miles.

8. North Korea.

9. The mail system.

10. The drama that has to do with a tiny base.

11. Not having Central Air.

12.  Having to use a converter with everything!

13. The crazy drivers (Taxi Driver especially).

14. The 4-aisle commissary.

15. NOT having a 24 hr drug store.

16. Being told how to take care of your child (IN KOREAN).

17. Packed train rides in Seoul.  (Sardine Can)

18. They have no personal space rule.

19. The 14 hour time difference.

20.  Having to convert our money.

21.  Drunks.  (Soju is the devil)

22.  Monsoon season.

23. Not being close to family.  (At least $2,000 to fly home)

I love Korea... but I'm ready to get back in the states!

Amazing News.... The best Christmas Present ever.

I have been praying hard.  All I wanted was to get orders to Colorado... and sure enough Christmas came early.  We are moving to Colorado Springs when our Korean journey ends. 

We started looking for houses. It's so much fun! Can't wait to start our new journey there.

A new journey... My siblings.  I am originally from Colorado.  I moved away when I was nine... my mom got remarried.  Little did I know it would be the best decision she could have made.  I love my step dad... He has helped mold me into the person I am today.  He is amazing while grumpy and I wouldn't change him for the world.

Along with my mom... I left some special people behind. (Not by choice.) My siblings and my dad. Long story short... it's been almost 20 years since I've lived by my siblings. I'm excited to be in their everyday lives. I'm ready to hug them anytime I want. I'm ready for Logan to know his Aunts and Uncles.

23 things I WON'T miss about Korea.

1. The Food.

2. Having only one crappy car.

3. The smell.

4. Having to do ALL my shopping online.

5.  Living in an apartment.

6. Not being able to understand ANYTHING!

7. Not being able to drive more than 3 miles.

8. North Korea.

9. The mail system.

10. The drama that has to do with a tiny base.

11. Not having Central Air.

12.  Having to use a converter with everything!

13. The crazy drivers (Taxi Driver especially).

14. The 4-aisle commissary.

15. NOT having a 24 hr drug store.

16. Being told how to take care of your child (IN KOREAN).

17. Packed train rides in Seoul.  (Sardine Can)

18. They have no personal space rule.

19. The 14 hour time difference.

20.  Having to convert our money.

21.  Drunks.  (Soju is the devil)

22.  Monsoon season.

23. Not being close to family.  (At least $2,000 to fly home)

I love Korea... but I'm ready to get back in the states!

A Public Struggle

What you eat in private is seen in public. 

Why does weight have to be a constant battle for me?  I love food. Not going to lie. I'm not an emotional eater... I'm just an eater.

Why do I do amazing and then I quickly let it all go? It's that cheat meal I waited so long to have.  Then it turns into a cheat week... a cheat month. Instead of forgiving myself, I just considered it a failure.

How can I get back on track and make it last this time?  I need to change my outlook.  This is my life, and thankfully the only thing that's holding me back is ME!

This is a journey... not a quick fix.  I first need to change my outlook before I change anything else.  I am ready to do this once and for all. 

Weight... will NO longer stop me from anything.

I'm starting this journey today.  I'm not looking back.  This won't turn into a weight-loss blog, but I will be tracking my goals and thoughts on here. 

Where will you be a year from now?

My goals:  To lose 40lbs in 23 weeks. 

To fit into my skinny jeans.

To go shopping for a whole new style.

To cook a healthy meal every night for my family.

To workout 6 times a week.

1/8/3

A Public Struggle

What you eat in private is seen in public. 

Why does weight have to be a constant battle for me?  I love food. Not going to lie. I'm not an emotional eater... I'm just an eater.

Why do I do amazing and then I quickly let it all go? It's that cheat meal I waited so long to have.  Then it turns into a cheat week... a cheat month. Instead of forgiving myself, I just considered it a failure.

How can I get back on track and make it last this time?  I need to change my outlook.  This is my life, and thankfully the only thing that's holding me back is ME!

This is a journey... not a quick fix.  I first need to change my outlook before I change anything else.  I am ready to do this once and for all. 

Weight... will NO longer stop me from anything.

I'm starting this journey today.  I'm not looking back.  This won't turn into a weight-loss blog, but I will be tracking my goals and thoughts on here. 

Where will you be a year from now?

My goals:  To lose 40lbs in 23 weeks. 

To fit into my skinny jeans.

To go shopping for a whole new style.

To cook a healthy meal every night for my family.

To workout 6 times a week.

1/8/3

24 things I'll miss.... with only 24 weeks left.

I'm still counting down....  It makes things easier for me.  I'm antsy.  Very antsy. There are so many mixed emotions I'm starting to have.  I'm overwhelmed at times.  I miss my family so much, but at the same time this was an experience of a lifetime! It was hard... scary... fun... exciting.  I felt like I have been on vacation for 2 years.  There was no pressure.  No one relied on us for anything because they couldn't.  We didn't have to argue over which family we were spending the holidays with.  We never ran into the problem of spending too much at Wal-mart. 

Although I am extremely happy to get back in the states, I'm starting to get nervous.  This has been my home for the past 2 years.  I enjoy not having ANY clue what people are saying when we go out in crowds.  I enjoy NOT knowing how to drive around town.  I like how far a simple smile goes with your neighbors.  Plus I feel comforted with all my friends here who are in the same position I'm in.  We lean on each other during rough times.  No matter what time it is there's someone here for everyone.  I am getting VERY sad at the thought of never seeing any of these ladies again.  My heartbreaks in a way it never has before. These people here are my friends.... my family.

They have watched Logan grow. They have shared the holidays with us... our birthdays... Our tears... Our success.  My surgery....   My life transformed while living here in Korea and everyone who witnessed it was a stranger.  I love them.

Here's my list: (not in a particular order)

1.  James getting us Korean ice cream cones from the little store in our apt complex.
2.  Taking Logan to Little Prince/Jump Jump.  (Korean ChuckECheese)
3.  Eating dinner at the Gateway Club.  (The only American restaurant on post)
4.  Hiking up Mt. Soyosan and telling James I think I'm going to die.... but still making it to the top.
5.  Walking the track at the park with my few friends and their kiddos.
6.  Taking walks around the apt with James, Logan, Zara and I.
7. My cell phone going days without ringing.
8.  Getting a discount because I'm a foreigner.
9. Shopping at Dongdaemun.
10. All the craft classes and Stampin Up parties.
11. Being able to say "I live in Korea."
12. All my friends here.  (That's a given though)
13. Being out in public and NO ONE can ease drop on your conversation... and vise-versa.
14. Everything is so CHEAP here!
15. Nothing goes by your credit score! :)
16. All the sites and attractions no one from back home has ever been too.
17. The Dragon Hill Lodge.
18. Being together as a family.  No deployments.
19. Appreciating more things since being on this side of the world.  Not taking anything for granted.
20. Our Apartment... and community.
21. Using Google maps and going on an adventure with my little family.
22. Spending the holidays with our friends.
23.  All my kiddos that come to the play dates at my house.  And their mommas!
24. Korea.  I'm going to miss living here.

24 things I'll miss.... with only 24 weeks left.

I'm still counting down....  It makes things easier for me.  I'm antsy.  Very antsy. There are so many mixed emotions I'm starting to have.  I'm overwhelmed at times.  I miss my family so much, but at the same time this was an experience of a lifetime! It was hard... scary... fun... exciting.  I felt like I have been on vacation for 2 years.  There was no pressure.  No one relied on us for anything because they couldn't.  We didn't have to argue over which family we were spending the holidays with.  We never ran into the problem of spending too much at Wal-mart. 

Although I am extremely happy to get back in the states, I'm starting to get nervous.  This has been my home for the past 2 years.  I enjoy not having ANY clue what people are saying when we go out in crowds.  I enjoy NOT knowing how to drive around town.  I like how far a simple smile goes with your neighbors.  Plus I feel comforted with all my friends here who are in the same position I'm in.  We lean on each other during rough times.  No matter what time it is there's someone here for everyone.  I am getting VERY sad at the thought of never seeing any of these ladies again.  My heartbreaks in a way it never has before. These people here are my friends.... my family.

They have watched Logan grow. They have shared the holidays with us... our birthdays... Our tears... Our success.  My surgery....   My life transformed while living here in Korea and everyone who witnessed it was a stranger.  I love them.

Here's my list: (not in a particular order)

1.  James getting us Korean ice cream cones from the little store in our apt complex.
2.  Taking Logan to Little Prince/Jump Jump.  (Korean ChuckECheese)
3.  Eating dinner at the Gateway Club.  (The only American restaurant on post)
4.  Hiking up Mt. Soyosan and telling James I think I'm going to die.... but still making it to the top.
5.  Walking the track at the park with my few friends and their kiddos.
6.  Taking walks around the apt with James, Logan, Zara and I.
7. My cell phone going days without ringing.
8.  Getting a discount because I'm a foreigner.
9. Shopping at Dongdaemun.
10. All the craft classes and Stampin Up parties.
11. Being able to say "I live in Korea."
12. All my friends here.  (That's a given though)
13. Being out in public and NO ONE can ease drop on your conversation... and vise-versa.
14. Everything is so CHEAP here!
15. Nothing goes by your credit score! :)
16. All the sites and attractions no one from back home has ever been too.
17. The Dragon Hill Lodge.
18. Being together as a family.  No deployments.
19. Appreciating more things since being on this side of the world.  Not taking anything for granted.
20. Our Apartment... and community.
21. Using Google maps and going on an adventure with my little family.
22. Spending the holidays with our friends.
23.  All my kiddos that come to the play dates at my house.  And their mommas!
24. Korea.  I'm going to miss living here.

Movie Monday... but on Wednesday.

I always watch movies when James is away.  They have DVD shops here in Korea that you can buy any movie or TV series for cheap.  (Cheap= 5 DVDs for 10,000 WON...about $9.)   Can't beat that.  I decided to to go buy a few since I'm doing a Christmas movie advent calendar for Logan and James.  Each day they each get to unwrap a movie.  I had to buy a few considering I needed 48 movies total.... that ALL were about Christmas!  Just for the curious minds.... there are WAY more than 48 movies out there!  If you're interested in the list just comment on here and I'll post all the movies I got. James has some catching up to do!  So do I considering I have to wait on him!

Back to my point...  I bought several movies for me.  Some that I loved so much I wanted to share.

One Day -  Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess

WOW!!!  I loved this movie! It was so romantic and kept me interested.  It's about a friendship that turns out to have been the perfect love the whole time. Although I am not picky when it comes to love stories.... I still loved the storyline.  I will watch it again and again.  The ending I would have NEVER predicted. I cried... not going to lie.  I can't wait to watch it again with the hubby! 

A little bit of Heaven - Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal

When I started to watch this movie my first thoughts were "It's tacky."  A friend of mine suggested kleenex while watching it and I just couldn't see why.  I later found out why.  It was a great movie.  Made me realize that I am so blessed and that no matter what.... I will always hold on to love.  I will watch this one over again.  This movie was more predictable. I still enjoyed it though!

One movie fact about me is I HATE knowing what a movie is about!  I never read reviews or the backs of the cases.  I never read anything about it until I see it first.  Both of these movies I went in blind so I think I gave them a fair chance.  You should too!!

I know this was certainly off the usual boring topics I write about.  Movies have been keeping me company these past few days.  I don't know what I would do without them.....  Maybe cleaning! 

Love to all!  Only 19 days left until Christmas!!

Movie Monday... but on Wednesday.

I always watch movies when James is away.  They have DVD shops here in Korea that you can buy any movie or TV series for cheap.  (Cheap= 5 DVDs for 10,000 WON...about $9.)   Can't beat that.  I decided to to go buy a few since I'm doing a Christmas movie advent calendar for Logan and James.  Each day they each get to unwrap a movie.  I had to buy a few considering I needed 48 movies total.... that ALL were about Christmas!  Just for the curious minds.... there are WAY more than 48 movies out there!  If you're interested in the list just comment on here and I'll post all the movies I got. James has some catching up to do!  So do I considering I have to wait on him!

Back to my point...  I bought several movies for me.  Some that I loved so much I wanted to share.

One Day -  Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess

WOW!!!  I loved this movie! It was so romantic and kept me interested.  It's about a friendship that turns out to have been the perfect love the whole time. Although I am not picky when it comes to love stories.... I still loved the storyline.  I will watch it again and again.  The ending I would have NEVER predicted. I cried... not going to lie.  I can't wait to watch it again with the hubby! 

A little bit of Heaven - Kate Hudson and Gael Garcia Bernal

When I started to watch this movie my first thoughts were "It's tacky."  A friend of mine suggested kleenex while watching it and I just couldn't see why.  I later found out why.  It was a great movie.  Made me realize that I am so blessed and that no matter what.... I will always hold on to love.  I will watch this one over again.  This movie was more predictable. I still enjoyed it though!

One movie fact about me is I HATE knowing what a movie is about!  I never read reviews or the backs of the cases.  I never read anything about it until I see it first.  Both of these movies I went in blind so I think I gave them a fair chance.  You should too!!

I know this was certainly off the usual boring topics I write about.  Movies have been keeping me company these past few days.  I don't know what I would do without them.....  Maybe cleaning! 

Love to all!  Only 19 days left until Christmas!!

He is my Happiness.

Sometimes you get that feeling.... that feeling that you have it all figured out. 

I was sitting here watching my usual "chick flick" since James is gone for a few weeks.  As I watched this movie I started to smile out of nowhere.  I looked around and for once in my life... It was exactly what I prayed for all those years. I was happy.  I wanted to love with my whole heart and I wanted to be loved in return. I have this and SO much more. I am grateful. I will not take this for granted.  

Everyday I wake up and I'm quickly reminded that I have a blessed life.

My Husband completes my life.

• He is there for me.
• He listens.
• He is caring.
• He is romantic.
• He cooks.
• He cleans.
• He is extremely handsome.
• He always smells good.
• His clothes always match.
• He never makes me drive anywhere.
• He puts a wonderful roof over our head.
• We never go hungry.
• All our needs and wants are fulfilled.
• He let me keep Zara.
• He is smart.
• He is an amazing dad.
• He makes me laugh.
• He is my best friend.
• He makes me a better person.
• His shoes.... I love his taste in shoes.  (Anyone who knows me... understands this.)
• He is a Hero.
• He is driven.
• He loves me... the good, bad, ugly, sick, poor, healthy.... moody...

People tend to talk about the things they want or don't have but I can honestly say I have everything I could ever dream of in a man.

How did I get so lucky?

I stand up for what I believe in ... and I.... believe in him.




I'm missing him tonight. I just want to wrap my arms around his neck and smell his smell.

Thank you James for saving my life.  Thank you for believing in "us" and putting up with me and my wonderful personality traits.

I will love you... always.

I hope this didn't make anyone gag.  I just feel like he doesn't get enough credit.

He is my Happiness.

Sometimes you get that feeling.... that feeling that you have it all figured out. 

I was sitting here watching my usual "chick flick" since James is gone for a few weeks.  As I watched this movie I started to smile out of nowhere.  I looked around and for once in my life... It was exactly what I prayed for all those years. I was happy.  I wanted to love with my whole heart and I wanted to be loved in return. I have this and SO much more. I am grateful. I will not take this for granted.  

Everyday I wake up and I'm quickly reminded that I have a blessed life.

My Husband completes my life.

• He is there for me.
• He listens.
• He is caring.
• He is romantic.
• He cooks.
• He cleans.
• He is extremely handsome.
• He always smells good.
• His clothes always match.
• He never makes me drive anywhere.
• He puts a wonderful roof over our head.
• We never go hungry.
• All our needs and wants are fulfilled.
• He let me keep Zara.
• He is smart.
• He is an amazing dad.
• He makes me laugh.
• He is my best friend.
• He makes me a better person.
• His shoes.... I love his taste in shoes.  (Anyone who knows me... understands this.)
• He is a Hero.
• He is driven.
• He loves me... the good, bad, ugly, sick, poor, healthy.... moody...

People tend to talk about the things they want or don't have but I can honestly say I have everything I could ever dream of in a man.

How did I get so lucky?

I stand up for what I believe in ... and I.... believe in him.




I'm missing him tonight. I just want to wrap my arms around his neck and smell his smell.

Thank you James for saving my life.  Thank you for believing in "us" and putting up with me and my wonderful personality traits.

I will love you... always.

I hope this didn't make anyone gag.  I just feel like he doesn't get enough credit.

The magic of giving

Tomorrow starts our advent calendar!!  This will be the first time that we do this with Logan... actually ever.  I am going to do a few different things this year. 

My friend Tiffany gave me this great idea....  A different Christmas movie everyday until Christmas.  I wrapped a children's and an adult movie for Logan and James to unwrap and watch together as a family everyday.  This is not only fun.... BUT a way to recycle with excitement!  Initially I had to buy enough Christmas movies but years to come I'll use the same movies every year.  I love this.

Second.... We are going to give back to our community.  Each day I'm going to get Logan to pick an act of kindness from a jar for us to do that day.  This will be an amazing life lesson for Logan, especially this year while living in Korea. 

Another gift that Logan will be getting this year (handmade by me) Money Jars!  I saw this idea on a blog devoted to giving back.  He will receive 3 jars, titled GIVE, LIFE, SAVE.  Jan-Dec we will fill these jars together and then in DEC we will do accordingly. 

I am excited to share with Logan the magic of Christmas.  The magic of believing.  The magic of giving.  And most of all.... The Reason for the Season.

Santa is a HUGE part of OUR holidays.  I don't think it's a never-ending lie.  We are big believers and always will be.  I think children get their innocence taken away WAY too soon... It irks me for some reason people take this away from them.  This is just my opinion. I will always teach Logan that Santa represents the magic in giving to others. Doesn't matter the gift... just the giving.

Off my soap box... and I know this is just random thoughts.  They're mine though.

Tomorrow for the states... or now for my friends in Korea... Spread a little kindness today.  After all... Santa is watching :P

The magic of giving

Tomorrow starts our advent calendar!!  This will be the first time that we do this with Logan... actually ever.  I am going to do a few different things this year. 

My friend Tiffany gave me this great idea....  A different Christmas movie everyday until Christmas.  I wrapped a children's and an adult movie for Logan and James to unwrap and watch together as a family everyday.  This is not only fun.... BUT a way to recycle with excitement!  Initially I had to buy enough Christmas movies but years to come I'll use the same movies every year.  I love this.

Second.... We are going to give back to our community.  Each day I'm going to get Logan to pick an act of kindness from a jar for us to do that day.  This will be an amazing life lesson for Logan, especially this year while living in Korea. 

Another gift that Logan will be getting this year (handmade by me) Money Jars!  I saw this idea on a blog devoted to giving back.  He will receive 3 jars, titled GIVE, LIFE, SAVE.  Jan-Dec we will fill these jars together and then in DEC we will do accordingly. 

I am excited to share with Logan the magic of Christmas.  The magic of believing.  The magic of giving.  And most of all.... The Reason for the Season.

Santa is a HUGE part of OUR holidays.  I don't think it's a never-ending lie.  We are big believers and always will be.  I think children get their innocence taken away WAY too soon... It irks me for some reason people take this away from them.  This is just my opinion. I will always teach Logan that Santa represents the magic in giving to others. Doesn't matter the gift... just the giving.

Off my soap box... and I know this is just random thoughts.  They're mine though.

Tomorrow for the states... or now for my friends in Korea... Spread a little kindness today.  After all... Santa is watching :P

25 Weeks Left in Korea

This starts the beginning of 25 blogs about our ending journey in Korea.

This week I want to make a list of the 25 things I want to do before we go!

1.  Ice Gallery     This Ice Gallery looks amazing!!!!! 
2.  Seoul Grand Park   I have been wanting to go here since we moved to Korea.
3.  The Cat Cafe   I don't understand why anyone would want to eat here..... but I'm dying to go!
4.  Forever 21 again :)
5. Dondaemun a few more times to stock up on supplies.
6. Hello Kitty Cafe  This looks so cute!!  My boys would hate going though!
7. Everland  This place looks amazing! Logan would love getting to see the white tigers up close.
8. The Lantern Festival     This is a MUST see!  We missed it last year so we have to go this year.
9.  Ceramics Village    James has been talking about this place for a year now.  I can't wait to go.
10.  A tour of Mt. Namsan  Looks like something we would love.
11.  Fortress and Folk Village  This is James #1 thing he wants to do.
12. The DMZ    James has already been so I need to go!  Getting to enter North Korea is crazy!
13. I want to go shopping in Insadong again.  Loved that place!
14. Tongdosa Temple   We love visiting the culture.
15. Naedaemun to shop :)
16. Lotte World
17. Nanta
18. Tattoo Korea.  Hey... it's not a journey without some ink.
19. Itaewon to shop and eat for the 4th or 5th time. 
20. Osan... to eat at Chilis :)   And to go to the Happy Quilt Headquarters!
21.  Climb Soyosan AGAIN!!!!  ( A few times)
22. I want to take a Kimchi class.... not because I like it.... but because it would be fun (and Stinky)!
23. Get my picture taken in tradititional Korean wear.
24. Prehistoric Park
25. This spot is left open for an unexpected journey! 


I hope you all enjoy looking at the few links I posted.  It's kind of fun to see what life I lead everyday.  Six months is going to fly by.  I have a feeling we will all be overwhelmed when we finally get home to the states.... whichever state that may be.

25 Weeks Left in Korea

This starts the beginning of 25 blogs about our ending journey in Korea.

This week I want to make a list of the 25 things I want to do before we go!

1.  Ice Gallery     This Ice Gallery looks amazing!!!!! 
2.  Seoul Grand Park   I have been wanting to go here since we moved to Korea.
3.  The Cat Cafe   I don't understand why anyone would want to eat here..... but I'm dying to go!
4.  Forever 21 again :)
5. Dondaemun a few more times to stock up on supplies.
6. Hello Kitty Cafe  This looks so cute!!  My boys would hate going though!
7. Everland  This place looks amazing! Logan would love getting to see the white tigers up close.
8. The Lantern Festival     This is a MUST see!  We missed it last year so we have to go this year.
9.  Ceramics Village    James has been talking about this place for a year now.  I can't wait to go.
10.  A tour of Mt. Namsan  Looks like something we would love.
11.  Fortress and Folk Village  This is James #1 thing he wants to do.
12. The DMZ    James has already been so I need to go!  Getting to enter North Korea is crazy!
13. I want to go shopping in Insadong again.  Loved that place!
14. Tongdosa Temple   We love visiting the culture.
15. Naedaemun to shop :)
16. Lotte World
17. Nanta
18. Tattoo Korea.  Hey... it's not a journey without some ink.
19. Itaewon to shop and eat for the 4th or 5th time. 
20. Osan... to eat at Chilis :)   And to go to the Happy Quilt Headquarters!
21.  Climb Soyosan AGAIN!!!!  ( A few times)
22. I want to take a Kimchi class.... not because I like it.... but because it would be fun (and Stinky)!
23. Get my picture taken in tradititional Korean wear.
24. Prehistoric Park
25. This spot is left open for an unexpected journey! 


I hope you all enjoy looking at the few links I posted.  It's kind of fun to see what life I lead everyday.  Six months is going to fly by.  I have a feeling we will all be overwhelmed when we finally get home to the states.... whichever state that may be. 

Missing these late night sessions.

-I can't believe September is almost over.
-I can't believe I haven't written in months. Where did my joy of writing go?
-I can't believe I've been living in Korea for over 15 months now.
-I can't believe all the changes in our lives.
-I can't believe my baby boy is almost three. Breaks my heart.

I could go on, but it's late and I just wanted to get that feeling of blogging again. I've missed this canvas. I've missed my readers. I know... You all have missed me too.

Life gets so busy. How do we left months go by without stopping for a minute and remembering a favorite pastime. I'll get better. One day at a time.


Tomorrows topic? My new hobby.

Missing these late night sessions.

-I can't believe September is almost over.
-I can't believe I haven't written in months. Where did my joy of writing go?
-I can't believe I've been living in Korea for over 15 months now.
-I can't believe all the changes in our lives.
-I can't believe my baby boy is almost three. Breaks my heart.

I could go on, but it's late and I just wanted to get that feeling of blogging again. I've missed this canvas. I've missed my readers. I know... You all have missed me too.

Life gets so busy. How do we left months go by without stopping for a minute and remembering a favorite pastime. I'll get better. One day at a time.


Tomorrows topic? My new hobby.

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In



1. Since most of the country has had nasty weather, what has your weather been like this week?

Here in Korea... we have LOTS of snow on the ground, but this is the first week it hasn't been in the single digits.  The past two days have been gloomy but not as cold!


2. What is/are your best money saving tip(s)?

Transfer money to your savings before you are tempted to spend.  Also try to use your own creativity and make it yourself :)

3. What was your favorite vehicle you’ve ever owned??

I do love the car I drive now (well actually I don't really drive now that we live in Korea) but my all-time favorite was my 94' Camry that I drove in high school.  Sadly it died when I got in a 7 car pile up after school my Junior year. 


4. What is a question you’d like to see asked in a future fill-in? (Your question & blog just may appear one week!)

What's the most romantic gift you have GIVEN?

5. Fill in the blank: You might be a MilSpouse if….

You move to a foregin country to have your family together only to find out 2 weeks after you get there your husband has to leave for the field for over a month.  Learning new traditions, the language, the location, the do's and don'ts by yourself in order to inform him when he gets back. :)

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In



1. Since most of the country has had nasty weather, what has your weather been like this week?

Here in Korea... we have LOTS of snow on the ground, but this is the first week it hasn't been in the single digits.  The past two days have been gloomy but not as cold!


2. What is/are your best money saving tip(s)?

Transfer money to your savings before you are tempted to spend.  Also try to use your own creativity and make it yourself :)

3. What was your favorite vehicle you’ve ever owned??

I do love the car I drive now (well actually I don't really drive now that we live in Korea) but my all-time favorite was my 94' Camry that I drove in high school.  Sadly it died when I got in a 7 car pile up after school my Junior year. 


4. What is a question you’d like to see asked in a future fill-in? (Your question & blog just may appear one week!)

What's the most romantic gift you have GIVEN?

5. Fill in the blank: You might be a MilSpouse if….

You move to a foregin country to have your family together only to find out 2 weeks after you get there your husband has to leave for the field for over a month.  Learning new traditions, the language, the location, the do's and don'ts by yourself in order to inform him when he gets back. :)

Make A Wish

"Olivia's Wish" Quilt

We are always looking for ways to help spread a little love in the world. If you know me (Mallory), I will try to move mountains any chance I get.

I met this new friend, Olivia. Her story would not only amaze and inspire you.... but would break your heart in so many ways. Not because you feel bad for her... but the way she shines with God's love even with all the mountains that have been put into her life to climb. She has been battling 4 different types of cancer since she was 15. She is recently going through Chemo while her fiance' is deployed. She will fight.... and she will win.

She approached me with this idea to raise money for Sealed Strength. Without even second guessing it... we both RAN with the project.
We will be selling 6x6 squares of fabric for $6... You will then tell me a wish you have that you would like to be added on to the piece of fabric. We will then begin sewing them all together to make a quilt. It was believed that the quilt contained all of the luck, energy and good wishes from all of the people who contributed a piece of fabric. Legand has it once the wishes were sewn into the quilt... the wishes came true.
Once a month SS will be selecting one wish... to help come true. (We will have to be creative since most will be very hard to make happen. You would be surprised what believing and having a little faith can do though.)

We will also be donating $2 from EVERY square to Stand Up To Cancer in Olivia's honor! She is amazing.... and she deserves to know SS is in the fight with her!

The quilt will be auctioned off a few months after it is finished to raise even more money for SS and SU2C.

Any questions please contact me at mallory@sealedstrength.org. If you would like to purchase a square.... please email me at the same email address.

Feel free to pass this as far as you can!

Make A Wish

"Olivia's Wish" Quilt

We are always looking for ways to help spread a little love in the world. If you know me (Mallory), I will try to move mountains any chance I get.

I met this new friend, Olivia. Her story would not only amaze and inspire you.... but would break your heart in so many ways. Not because you feel bad for her... but the way she shines with God's love even with all the mountains that have been put into her life to climb. She has been battling 4 different types of cancer since she was 15. She is recently going through Chemo while her fiance' is deployed. She will fight.... and she will win.

She approached me with this idea to raise money for Sealed Strength. Without even second guessing it... we both RAN with the project.
We will be selling 6x6 squares of fabric for $6... You will then tell me a wish you have that you would like to be added on to the piece of fabric. We will then begin sewing them all together to make a quilt. It was believed that the quilt contained all of the luck, energy and good wishes from all of the people who contributed a piece of fabric. Legand has it once the wishes were sewn into the quilt... the wishes came true.
Once a month SS will be selecting one wish... to help come true. (We will have to be creative since most will be very hard to make happen. You would be surprised what believing and having a little faith can do though.)

We will also be donating $2 from EVERY square to Stand Up To Cancer in Olivia's honor! She is amazing.... and she deserves to know SS is in the fight with her!

The quilt will be auctioned off a few months after it is finished to raise even more money for SS and SU2C.

Any questions please contact me at mallory@sealedstrength.org. If you would like to purchase a square.... please email me at the same email address.

Feel free to pass this as far as you can!

Listening to “The Call”

Listening to “The Call”

Listening to “The Call”

Listening to “The Call”