Lost in Translation

The fun things about this outfit:

Boots - Target, Leggings & Shirt - H&M, Sweater - Thrifted, Necklace - purchased in Basque Country

So this is an outfit I wore during my trip in Basque Country.

It was a chili night so I tossed a scarf on, but I promise that this photo has this outfit!

These are some of my lovely new friends that I will never forget! 

I can't wait to see them all again in the future!

One of the funniest things about this trip was eating out.

The time it took for these girls to translate a menu for me was comical. 

But they were so patient with me and eventually I did order food!

And it was delicious!

Anyone else ever been on a trip and just had to stop 

and laugh at the language barrier?

1Timothy 4:7-8

Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Wishing for Sun?

The fun things about this outfit:

Shoes, Tank & Jeans - Old Navy, Necklace - Gift

Ok, as I sit here sniffling and wishing I could do anything but breath only through my mouth, I am really wanting some sunshine. I realize that's a long shot. I know it's not like me to relish the rain. But it's what my sinus' are wishing for. Sun!

So even if I can't get some sunshine, I thought I'd post an outfit that I wore while the sun was shining in Basque Country in early October!

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Seeing the Sights

I didn't go to Basque Country to see the sights. I went to see the High School students that I'd met over the last 2 summers, and meet their families, and spend time with these wonderful people!

Well, even though I didn't go to see the sights, I saw the sights. 

Those I visited were wonderful hosts!

Different people took me to see different places. But every place was stunningly beautiful!

I've never been to any place in Europe before, and I'm ecstatic to say that this is my first experience! 

I hope you enjoy all these beautiful sights even a fraction of the amount that I did...

Because the photos only do a fraction of the justice of actually seeing the places!

The below verse was discussed at small group last night and I had to share:

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ

—by grace you have been saved—

Middle 2 in the Bunch of 4

The fun things about this outfit:

Sweater - Thrifted, Pants - 2nd Hand, Bracelets - Thrifted, Shoes - Target, Earrings - Old Navy

Everyone warned me about jet lag... Now everyone is asking me how I'm feeling...

Truth is I'm feeling fine. I'm not feeling jet lagged at all. 

And I think I know why. I slept a very broken up 2 hours out of a total of 24 hours of travel. 

When I got back I stayed awake for 3 more hours then slept for 10 hours, woke up, and went to work.

I'm guessing that being exhausted and sleeping at night instead of crashing when I got home was what helped. But all this is meaningless without a little tale of why I only slept a measly 2 chopped up hours.

Have you ever been on one of those lovely oversees flights that has 4 seats in the middle of 2 isles?

You know the two seats in the middle... Yep, the ones every hopes and prays they don't get stuck in for 9.5 hours... Guesses anyone? Yes, I ended up in the middle of the 4 seats. 

It began with boarding... My travel buddy and I went back and forth between both rows thinking we were entering from the wrong isle for our two seats. (we thought we had 2 on the end of the 4). Soon we figured out we were in the middle with two strangers on either side. Her side of our cozy sandwich was topped with a man who had his ear buds in from beginning to end, and apparently up full blast because he didn't hear anything anyone tried to say to him, flight attendant or otherwise. And my end was capped with a youngster calling himself Elder. He spoke German and English while he studied a paper of some sort of Asian language. (I don't know what because I don't speak any language with the characters he was staring at.)

I ended up becoming a nerd for the public to see and watching The Hobbit on that flight.

Yep... Not even ashamed because I loved it! Still mentally frollicking in the shire at this moment.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 

Back to the Blog

The fun things about this outfit:

Pants - Old Navy, Sweater - Thrifted, Shirt - 2ndHand, Boots - Nordstrom, Bracelet - 2ndHand

I'm Baaaaack!

Words cannot gather all the thoughts that are running through my head to summarize my trip to Basque Country. It was wonderful! God is really amazing! I met some great new people, saw some incredible things that I never imagined experiencing, and walked way more in 10 days than my legs and feet thought possible.

All I keep thinking of is that God does things I don't expect all the time. He uses people in ways I don't expect. He puts me in places I don't expect. And He opens doors before I even see that they exist!

Looking forward to sharing a few pictures soon!

Matthew 5:14-16

 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Leaving On A Jet Plane... For Realz

The fun things about this outfit:

Dress & Belt - Old Navy Sale, Boots - Nordstrom, 

Necklace - Made by Me, Earings - Chase Me Again Thrift Store

I wore this outfit about 2 weeks ago...which is a testament to how little I've been blogging.

I've been really bad this past week about posting. 

Just a couple excuses even though I know it may not matter. 

I had a friend in town visiting, and then I've been getting ready for something a little different...

Yep. I'm leaving. 

I'm flighing across the pond... TODAY

I'm going to Basque Country! And I'm sooooo excited!

That means you'll need to give some love next week to the gracious ladies who are covering. 

They are so wonderful and got me some help last munite, 

because this trip sort of snuck up on me and I didn't blog plan very well.

So come late October, I'll be back in the swing of things and posting regularly.

But until then I'll be a little hit and miss... But hey, my life is more than blogging.

{Yes, take a moment to gasp if you must, but it's true!}

So farewell, my friends.

Luke 9:23-24

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his crossdaily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.