It’s Nice Out…Or, It Was. It’s Raining Now.
Over the past week or so, Des Moines has been graced with some beautiful weather. Mother nature definitely owes us a great spring after the horrendous winter we all barely survived mentally intact (the jury is still out on a few of us). In fact, I even managed to get something resembling a tan sunburn. Damn you, Irish and Norwegian blood. Whatever. I’m thoroughly savoring my overdose of vitamin D. After Lithuania and this past winter, I think I can take advantage... Read More
Inappropriate Pot Pie
When snow and cold settle in, uninvited, for a record-breaking period of time, creativity becomes paramount in battling intense boredom. Days are simply filled with work, the often-precarious drive home, and food. Add in way too many trips to the mall, Target, the grocery store, and, of course, the wine shop, and you can pretty much envision what my life has been like, in Iowa, this winter. Exciting, I know. But, friendships have been strengthened and bonds intensified,... Read More
Where in the World…
Frightening Yesterday, my friend and I discovered that we are horrendously antioxidant deficient. On a scale of 1-100, I’m a 17, and she’s an 18. This is quite perplexing, because I have never smoked, I don’t get a lot of sun (obviously), and I’m not fat. The same goes for my friend. So, after OD’ing on vitamins last night, I narrowed down the circumstances that left me with a failing grade for the first time since that damn class my freshman... Read More
When Are You Going Back?
I have been asked this question too many times to count over the past month. The short answer is, “Whenever I want.” The longer answer is, “I’m not (for now), and here’s why…” I am adaptable. By nature, I make the most out of every situation. I look on the bright side. However, when I am removed from certain situations, it’s much easier to look back and determine my true feelings. I can now say that, overall, I was... Read More
See You on the Other Side
Well, guys, I actually have a flight home on Thursday. My friend is getting married in less than two weeks, and it is going to be an awesome extravaganza that I am so excited for. However, it also feels pretty strange to pack up and leave Lithuania. V is staying behind, and I have no idea if I will be meeting him here in a month or so, or if we’ll be in another European country altogether. A coin toss would probably be more accurate than my guess. Such... Read More
Kaunas Art: Part 2
{Part I here.} Read More
Lithuanian Soundtrack
I have woken up every morning to the same song for the past month. Or, I should say, I have woken up to the same rhythmic pounding that eases me out of sleep as gently as a sledgehammer. It works better than an alarm clock: The house is shaking. Z is getting ready for school. Therefore, it’s 7. It doesn’t bother me too much. It reminds me of home. (Hi Chad!) Over time, I have learned to distinguish which brother is around by the type of music that is... Read More
