Today is Våffeldagen, a national waffle day is a holiday that originated in Sweden. A celebration of the start of spring season. Traditionally waffles are eaten during spring time due to the fact that fresh milk and eggs once were hard to get during the cold winters in Sweden .Being that my boyfriend is part Swedish, I am always looking for…
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My view on Valentines Day
From my teen years, I have never been a fan of Valentines Day. This is clearly noted in my cynical musings from my past posts on Valentine’s Day, such as – “The 14th is upon us, so stock up on all those sugary sweets that could show love, may provide a sugar high, and will…
Home for the Holidays
This year I spent Christmas 2012 with my boyfriend’s family in rural Northeast Ohio. It was my first trip to the state of Ohio. Being from Lancaster county, PA, I was familiar with the small town setting. While I greatly enjoy my metropolitan setting of Seattle, it was a nice retreat. From Rome, Ohio where…
The Year of 2012 in Retrospect. Looking Ahead to the New Year
The year began with my boyfriend’s five day journey from Ohio to Seattle. A wonderful thing to start off the year. Our relationship blossomed Spring of 2011, and stays strong to this day. Like all things in life, there are ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade in one memory I’ve had with him. What…
Holiday with my Family
I’m going on my second Thanksgiving separated from my family. Last year I had Thanksgiving feast with new friends here in Seattle. This year, I get to spend Thanksgiving with my boyfriend, we are making a meal for two. It is around this time of year that I reflect on memories of Thanksgiving past with family. My…
A Mindset of Thanksgiving
Cliche, perhaps, but it is true. The mindset of thanksgiving should be our daily mindset. Thanksgiving: The expression of gratitude. Too often we get distracted by the things in this life that doesn’t matter. We are looking for more, neglecting to recognize what we already have. Who is to blame for us losing this mindset of thanksgiving?…