Carry Me

The last few weeks have been tough.  Work has been hard and cross-cultural living has been frustrating. I realized this week that I've been unhappy for weeks...

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Views from {the rice fields}

The weather here in Korea lately has been c r a z y: monsoon rains, heavy winds, thunder & lightning! 
Although I love the stormy weather, I was thankful for a little breakfrom the rain this past weekend. We took advantage of this little dry spell and took a walk through the rice fields near our home. 
Isn't that the best shade of green you've ever seen? 

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The Oath

Last weekend we went and saw Green Lantern. 

It was pretty entertaining (a little cheesy) and surprisingly clean. 

I wouldn't recommend it as a family movie, 

and we probably won't want to own it, 

but it was a good, exciting superhero movie. 

I don't know much about comic book story lines

and I didn't know anything about the Green Lantern before seeing the movie. 

I really liked the concept...

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W.I.L.D {3}

[W]hat [I]'m [L]iking these [D]ays #3! 

1. Being Auntie Fay. 

2. This lovely print. 

3. My new classroom flip-flops with giraffes on them from the Daiso. 

4. Playing hide-and-seek with Moto. 

5. Field trip to a musical of the Korean traditional story about the Sun & Moon. 

6. Reading through James! 

7. Father's Day BBQ @ church. 

8. Doodles that turn into art. 

9. Watching a child learn to read!!

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Upcycled Frame

So, I found this big framed painting in the trash the other day...

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Green Card

No, I'm not traveling, nor am I pursuing work in another country. 
But, I do have a new green card...

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Felt Earring Frame

I'm pretty excited to share this tutorial today. ^^ 
May I introduce you to the Felt Earring Frame: 

Neat, huh? 

This earring holder is pretty and functional;

and it was so simple to make! 

Here's what you'll need to make it...

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W.I.L.D {2}

{W}hat {I}'m {L}iking [these] {D}ays #2! 

1. Anniversary dinner @ Pasta Vino! 

2. Hilarious menu items. 

3. A dear brother's baptism. 

4. I just finished "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" = incredible Bible study!

5. Adorable picture of my parents, taken by my sister. 

6. John and I have started Mark Driscoll's sermon series on Luke.  Amazing! 

7. My best friend's CUTEST BABY EVER. 

8. My current "big frame re-do". More details to come. ^^ 

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Magic Mugs

Our anniversary was last week. =) 
Our Korean co-workers gave us a little party in the office complete with a sweet potato cake! 

BUT, the best present award goes to...

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Jesus loves the little children

I never thought I'd be a teacher. To be honest, I never even wanted to be a teacher...

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Summer Playlist

I don't know about where you are, but summer has hit Korea! The weather has been gorgeous (and not too hot and humid yet, praise God!)and yesterday we found ourselves driving our car with all the windows rolled down. As I rode shotgun with the wind in my hair, I found myself dreaming up a summer playlist of good music. 
Here's a sampling from my "Summer Playlist"**: 

1. Hey Mama | Mat Kearney2. You, Me and the Bourgeoisie (Tonetiger Remix) | The Submarines  3. Crazy Ever After (Acoustic) | The Rescues 4. Earth | Imogen Heap5. Tell It Again | JJ Heller6. Secrets | One Republic7. Beautiful Things | Gungor8. You and I | Ingrid Michaelson9. Always | Switchfoot10. Better Than This | Keane11. The Re-Arranger | Mates of State12. Suddenly Everything Has Changed | The Postal Service
Happy Summer! 
**You must forgive me if you feel that the music I picked is a bit outdated. I've been living outside the US for 3 years now, so I'm might be a bit behind the times. ^^ 

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