Movember
El bigote has arrived ...
Read MoreSo American
I found myself sitting in the break room at my office eating lunch ...
Read MoreAdoption Trip - Day 10: Paperwork, Rain, and Smiles!
First full day in Guangzhou. And off to the medical clinic for the U.S. visa medical check.
Read MoreAdoption trip - Day 7
Our first full day together, just the three of us ...
Read MoreAdoption Trip - Day 5 (Gotcha Day)
Day 5 was mentally draining. Physically, we didn't really do much: we waited around, then rode in a car, then waited some more, met Priscilla, signed some papers, rode in a car again, and then hung out for the remainder of the day in the hotel room. Not too hard, right?
Read MoreDay 4 - Goodbye Beijing
Since we prioritized wine drinking and a vicious game of Settlers of Catan (with Jarter and Helena) over sleep, our alarm went off earlier on Sunday morning than we would've liked.
Read MoreDay 2 - Adoption Trip
Day 2 fun!
Read MoreTravel Day
First travel day of our adoption adventure.
Read MoreA Few Things I Miss About Summer in Iowa
- The feeling of hot (but not crazy hot) temperatures and high humidity. The kind of weather that hits you in the face when you leave you house and walk outside
- The sound of cicadas calling
- The sight of deep green corn field leaves slowly undulating in a slight breeze
- The smell of freshly cut grass
Unfortunately, we don't have any of these things in Madrid.
Just a few more weeks and I'll get my fill!
Read MoreLife Is Too Short Not to Enjoy Sunsets
So, I've been doing some thinking, especially today is my birthday.
I like sunsets. I've always liked sunsets. I guess you could say I'm a 'sunset guy'.
Read MoreCall me Ishmael. Actually, call me Miguel.
Call me Ishmael. Actually, call me Miguel.
Alright people, I've given up. I'm not longer going to fight it.
Read MoreWine tonight?
I think I might be losing it. This is my conversation with Olive when I got home from work.
Read MoreIndependence Day
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
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