First arriving to spain Today marks two years in Spain. Two years of language learning and fumbling over my words. Two years of new food and the occasional McDonalds when I was feeling homesick. Two years, three apartments (and counting), and ten roommates. Two years of visa red tape fails and triumphs. Two years exploring…
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Saving Myself from Marriage
From my first semester back from my mission until the start of my junior year at BYU-Idaho, I prayed to meet my future husband. It’s embarrassing to admit but in my early twenties I was desperate to be somebody’s wife. I wanted it more than academics. I wanted it more than travel. I wanted it…
In the Midst of Deconstruction
Pandemic Revelations We have had more than enough time to experience, observe, and live life in the pandemic. And there are plenty who would say they are different now than when it all started. And with each unique story we still find threads of commonality.That has been my story; entirely unique and utterly familiar. During…