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Lately [10]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Lately

The only thing that's been on my mind lately is the vacation that's literally just around the corner for us! I'm super excited about our trip to Borneo! It's been very strange trying to plan our vacation; Borneo isn't the typical tourist location. To be honest, I didn't know much about it until earlier this year. This island holds one of the oldest rainforest in the world, and has a fantastic tropical feel as well. We are wanting for sure to do a hiking trip up the largest mountain in SE Asia, a canopy walk, and a snorkeling trip; the rest will have to be on the fly. Unfortunately, due to the 'newness' of it hitting the tourist scene, I was unable to book anything online besides hotels! It's scary yet exciting at the same time. An unplanned ... Read More

Latey [6]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Lately, Uncategorized

I did pretty good this week with pictures. We had absolutely gorgeous weather...that's aways a bonus! 1. I spent a ridiculous amount of time painting my nails with an Aztec theme. Unfortunately I used regular nail polish instead of gel...and here I am 4 days later with 8 chipped nails. Boo. I'll remember for next time. 2. Went to the beach with a few friends last weekend while Derik was working. I felt bad soaking up the sun while he was slaving away, but it felt so good. 3. We went BACK to the beach the next day. This time with friends, Derik, and pulled pork. Yum! Nothing like a picnic on the beach. 4. I found out that the beach I've been spending 90% of my sunbathing time at the last year is a goldmine for sea glass! Crazy I ... Read More

Lately [5]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Lately

1. The week started out with live music, drinks, and a ton of fun with my awesome friend Deanna. I'll be sad when she leaves in June (although she's not wasted any time with her countdown till 'America'), and will be taking applications for a new going-out buddy. 2. The 'mogis' (mosquitos) have pledged an all out war with me this year. In one night alone I had 9 bites on my right arm. That's just counting the bites on ONE arm!!! Derik and I have taken extra precautions to make sure they stay OUT of our house. If something doesn't change quickly, I'll be eating garlic by the clove. 3. My trusty 350w blender of 4 weeks decided to call it quits on Wednesday. I was not amused. Especially since I was making a double batch of ... Read More

Lately [4]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Expat Living, Lately

1. The week started out rough, I'm not gonna lie. I was sick all Sunday night, woke up and popped my car's tire on the way to work, left my house keys in my car when I left it to drive D's car home, and then paper-cut the side of my eye at school. ...thankfully the day got better when the husband pulled the superhero card by: replacing the popped tire on his lunch break, sending me encouraging texts the entire day, and making me homemade (to die for) asparagus soup for dinner. Sigh. Am I lucky or what? 2. I ordered an outrageous amount a healthy amount of chia seeds off of Iherb, and have become OBSESSED with them. I love to put them everything. Smoothies, juice, yes...and even water. 3. Speaking of obsessed...is anyone else as crazy ... Read More

Lately [3]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Lately

This week absolutely flew by for me. It scares me just a bit that it's already almost MAY and I just feel like 2013 started. Is this what it feels like to get old? Time gets faster and faster? Yikes. I'd hate to feel what it's like when I'm 60. The week was pretty uneventful, but I did enjoy the nice spring weather! -I bought six pairs of shoes a couple weeks ago, and have not been disappointed. They've been (by far) the most comfortable shoes I've ever bought. All of them. -Last weekend Instagram had a photo challenge that encouraged pet portraits. Jazz reluctantly participated. Speaking of Instagram, check mine out here. -I'm still on my smoothie kick...trying to drink one green smoothie a day ... Read More

Lately [2]

Written by: Amanda // Category: Expat Living

This past week has absolutely flown by. Here I am writing my second Lately post. The week started off fantastically with spending the weekend in Seosan, with our college friends Ethan and Sandra. Not only did we make DIY lip balm, but I learned how to make sushi (I can't believe I have never made it before). I've recently acquired an obsession for gel nail polish. The stuff is fantastic. If you haven't tried gels, I highly recommend it. The polish can stay on for 2 weeks without a single chip. I've also been obsessed with Demi Lovato's song 'Heart Attack.' I can't believe I'm admitting that. I bought a new sweater that's so darn comfy I wore it twice this week with no shame. I also am ... Read More

Lately

Written by: Amanda // Category: Expat Living

-Lately I've enjoyed the company of my silly little bunny as I type away on my computer (tests and evals due this week!). -I've enjoyed the fresh spring air, even though sometimes it can be a little bitter still as winter holds on. -I've enjoyed probably too much the jelly beans that were hand delivered to me from the US. Even thought it's no longer Easter. -I've enjoyed wearing spring clothes. Even if that means 'checking myself out' hunched over in my tiny mirror (yeah, im 5'8"). -I've enjoyed my students...their laughter, their adoration, their ability to learn English crazy fast. -I've enjoyed dinner-dates at home with the hubs. Even if that means making one of my crazy weird somewhat-like-home ... Read More

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