Here we are in September and it feels like time is flying. The Summer went by in a blur, we traveled a lot, worked a lot and now we are headed into the next season almost already. I started a new job (more on that below) and yet again, the… Read more
The Most Beautiful Thing You’ve Ever Seen
You know, there are moments in life that you simultaneously wonder how you made it there and how it came so fast. Today, Nick and I celebrate ten years of marriage. This anniversary, it’s definitely one of those moments. Ten years of marriage seems like a milestone that I’m not… Read more
Life Update : Part VIII
At the beginning of another month, heading into the last couple months of 2020 and here we are at another life update. While this year feels like we’ve all lived 50 decades, it also feels like it’s flying by insanely fast. Whether that’s good or bad, I’m not entirely sure but… Read more
Life Update : Part VII
Here we are at the end of another month and as the Summer draws to a close, I figured it was time for another life update. Between work, our house renovation and life, we’ve actually had a pretty busy Summer, all things considered! And while the world is still a catastrophe,… Read more
Life Update : Part VI
Here we are, 70 some days into our new normal of COVID-19. Honestly there are so many days that I can’t quite believe this is all real. Our world changed so quickly and our new normal is, unfortunately, here to stay I’m afraid. Masks, social distancing and staying at home… Read more
Life Update : Part V
Does it seem to you guys like the world is on fire? Yea, me too. I don’t really have a lot of words to express everything I’m feeling as of late. From getting furloughed by the architectural firm I work for (the entire office was furloughed!) to watching the chaos… Read more
No Matter How Dark It May Seem
Honestly, I’ve been going over and over in my head about what I should write in this post. And still, I’m not sure of what to say, what to write. But what I do know is that life, the world, they aren’t normal right now and I firmly believe that… Read more
Life Update : Part IV
I seriously can’t believe it’s mid-December already! And I know I say this every time I write one of these life update posts but seriously, this year has flown by. I figured it was high time to catch everyone up again since my last one of these Life Update posts… Read more
Fourteen years on…
Today, fourteen years ago, Nick and I went on our first date. And while our wedding anniversary is in November, I personally put a little more stock in this anniversary today. We were together for five years before we got married, committed to each for a lot longer to celebrate… Read more
Life Update : Part III
Here we are, almost September already! I can’t really say I’m sad to see the Summer on its way out as the Fall is my favorite time of the year and I’m ready for cool weather and the changing leaves. We’ve had a very busy Summer and with so much… Read more
How Saudi Arabia Shaped Me
Happy Labor Day to all the Americans! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend, I know I am enjoying the 3 day holiday with a lazy weekend at home in Portland. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know somewhat of my background. I… Read more