Spring. Break.

It's spring and we're taking a break. 
We've been keeping it on the down-low for a while, but... 

WE'RE GOING TO BALI! 

The hubs and I are so blessed and grateful that we were able to book the time off

and take this vacation. 

You see, we celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary on June 1st

and we had a week's vacation saved up. 

Our wedding anniversary week lines up exactly with a semester break week at work. 

So, we did a lot of research, made a budget, and 

chose Nusa Dua, Bali as our anniversary vacation destination! 

We wanted to pick a place that was more accessible and cheaper for us to visit

from here in Korea than traveling from the U.S.  

Now that we are planning to leave Korea in the fall, 

I wish that we would have had more opportunity to travel around 

and see more of Asia. 

Even still, I am SO grateful for this chance to take this dream vacation

with my dear hubs in Bali. 

I am beyond excited. 

This will be our very first tropical vacation together! 

And, I even got a new swimsuit for the occasion. :) 

We've planned a few things into our itinerary, 

and also planned some purposeful relaxation on the beach. 

I promise to post a bunch of pictures and tell you all about it 

when we get back! 

Hopefully by then I'll have a great tan. ^^ 

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Today I'm Thankful for Korean Health Insurance.

Today the hubs and I ran some errands around town. 

One of the places we stopped was at the doctor's office. 

John needed to see his doctor and refill a prescription.

I waited for him in the waiting room and played Angry Birds as he talked with his doctor. 

After he was finished he walked into the lobby to pay his bill. 

I was ready with pricked up ears and our open EEBA app, 

ready to input the total amount into our budget. 

$3.25. 

That's how much his doctor's visit cost. 

We walked downstairs to the pharmacy to pick up his prescription 

and dropped a whopping $4.25 on multiple medicines. 

As we walked out the pharmacy doors and I input the amount into our budget app

I exclaimed, "$7.50 for a doctor's visit and meds! Why are we leaving this country again??" 

Our life is much cheaper here, much more secure. 

When we go back to California in the fall, there won't be much security waiting for us.

We will be DEBT-FREE, praise the Lord!!!, but that'll be it.  

No jobs lined up, no immediate health insurance, no real savings. 

It is easy for me to be tempted to stay here--where it's cheap, 

secure, safe, and comfortable. 

It's easy for me to worry about our tomorrow.

And then that old Sunday School verse will creep back into my head, 

slowly it will creep from where I've hidden it my heart all those years ago. 

So, today I will try not to worry about my tomorrows. 

And today I am thankful for Korean health insurance. 

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Oh, hi!

Long time no see! 
It's been awhile since I've seen you, so let's catch up. 
First of all, did you see the big announcement that I made the last time we talked? No? Take a looksie over here. 
Did I tell you about my best baby friend's first birthday party last month? 

The party was a "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed party. I helped his mama with some of the design work and we had some snacky fun! 
Speaking of fun, I am currently obsessed with this music group.
Ever heard of the 30 Day Shred? Well, what they don't tell you is that Level 2 is kick-your-butt-pinch-a-nerve-in-your-back hard. 

Oh, and did I mention that I updated my blog design recently? Trying to explore this amazing world of graphic designing more and more. 

Korea celebrated Children's Day this past Saturday.  The hubs and I make it a strong point to stay away from the large crowds of little people every year. 

We celebrated the life of my very best friend here in Korea

this past weekend as well. 

A ladies' night out featuring dinner, cupcakes, and noraebang 

was the perfect celebration! 

And I don't know about where you live, but spring has just been absolutely GORGEOUS here in Korea. I can't help but sing when I'm outside and praise our amazing Creator for his marvelous works. I encourage you to step outside today and be thankful for beauty, for breath, and for His faithfulness. 

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