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Year: 2011

counting down the hours.

Posted on 31 Dec 201123 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

looking back over this year, i realize that it has been truly, truly amazing! i have completed my first full…

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i’m in love with moleskine.

Posted on 30 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

first let me say that i really like calendars! and since i love calendars, and all things office-y (yes. that…

Posted in lbgtqai+, nycTagged 2012, beautiful things., calendar, journal, moleskine, new year, notebooks, paris, rainbow, shopping, van goghLeave a Comment on i’m in love with moleskine.

welcome to the middle days.

Posted on 28 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

hey, my dear readers and welcome to the middle days. the ones in-between christmas & new year’s day. and you…

Posted in lifeTagged christmas, daily life in norrköping, middle days, new year, peace., ponderings, relax, rest, spirit, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on welcome to the middle days.

the 26th of december!

Posted on 26 Dec 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

when i first met lina, something clicked. we laughed, we talked, we shared. what followed was a year-long friendship over…

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annandagen. another christmas day!

Posted on 26 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

good morning! it’s annandagen here in sweden… which literally means “the other day of christmas”! yep. we have christmas eve,…

Posted in lifeTagged advent, annandagen, christmas, christmas eve, disney, donald duck, family., fika, movie, my love., presents, santa, stockings, sweden, swedish family., tomten, zolaLeave a Comment on annandagen. another christmas day!

coziness.

Posted on 24 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s the night before christmas eve, and there are only a few hours left before the  holiday craziness is in…

Posted in life, north carolinaTagged american family., celebration, christmas, cozy, decorations, eve, family., home., lina, sweden, sweden, swedish family., tree, USA, zolaLeave a Comment on coziness.

christmas-time. i absolutely ♥ this day.

Posted on 22 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it finally arrived. my first of 5 days off in a row. weeeee! and, oh what a day it has…

Posted in life, norrköpingTagged christmas, family., instagram, my love., packages, pictures, post office, pub, shopping, snow, sweden, sweden, today's thoughts., trees, winterLeave a Comment on christmas-time. i absolutely ♥ this day.

a kiss is just a kiss.

Posted on 22 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

in the united states navy, whenever a ship comes back into its home port, there is always a lottery on…

Posted in culture, lbgtqai+Tagged DADT, equality., family., kiss, LGBT, military, navy, same sex marriage, shipLeave a Comment on a kiss is just a kiss.

surrounded by darkness.

Posted on 21 Dec 20112 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s here. the longest night of the year. today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere of the world….

Posted in be, the seasonsTagged candles, darkness, global issues, hope, hymn of promise, journey, light, longest night, ponderings, soul space, suffering, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on surrounded by darkness.

in keeping with yesterday’s theme…

Posted on 20 Dec 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

say yes. keep walking. never give up. listen to your soul talking to you. and if you’re scared, take a…

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say yes. even if you’re totally unsure.

Posted on 19 Dec 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i got this card almost 4 years ago when i visited greece for the first time. i have always thought that…

Posted in be, greeceTagged beautiful things., christmas, gabriel, icons, journey, mary, ponderings, soul spaceLeave a Comment on say yes. even if you’re totally unsure.

happy monday!

Posted on 19 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

on my way to work this morning, there lay a little bit of snow on the ground. beautiful, huh? have…

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hmm… it’s saturday. ♥

Posted on 17 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

good saturday night, my dear friends. it’s a cold one here in sweden. in case you are dying for a…

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let it snow!

Posted on 16 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

please, oh please let this weather forecast come true! i’m doing a snow dance!

Posted in lifeTagged film, snow, sweden, today's thoughts., weather, wishesLeave a Comment on let it snow!

like a true hippie.

Posted on 16 Dec 201128 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

 ‎1.5 million served. 30,000 wounded. 4,500 lost lives – american lives & iraqi lives.  thousands of iraqis displaced, refugees in…

Posted in cultureTagged democracy, global issues, iraq, John Lennon, music, peace., warLeave a Comment on like a true hippie.

st. lucia day.

Posted on 13 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s st. lucia’s day in sweden! and just in time. you see, this week… from today till the 21st (next…

Posted in lifeTagged beautiful things., christmas, concert, dark, light, lucia, music, swedenLeave a Comment on st. lucia day.

my (american christmas movie marathon) day off.

Posted on 13 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

there is only one thing on my mind today… cheesy, american christmas movies sent to me from my dad in…

Posted in cultureTagged american family., christmas, colorado, day off, film, john denver, legend, movie, santa, the christmas gift, USALeave a Comment on my (american christmas movie marathon) day off.

work weekend.

Posted on 12 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

oh my gosh. what a weekend. it was that obligatory “cram as many christmas-y things into one weekend as you…

Posted in lbgtqai+, lifeTagged advent, candy, church, dinner, equality., lucia, movies, nobel, popcorn, soul space, sweden, youthLeave a Comment on work weekend.

a movie worth watching.

Posted on 10 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

check out my love’s blog to read about & see pics from amazing movie we saw today! definitely worth watching!…

Posted in cultureTagged film, lina, movie, wwIILeave a Comment on a movie worth watching.

winter song.

Posted on 9 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

 the december winter sky outside my window. it’s friday. i’m stressed because i have so much to do over the…

Posted in culture, meditationTagged christmas, depression, film, music, peace., ponderings, youtubeLeave a Comment on winter song.

who’s ready for thursday?

Posted on 8 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

in the mornings, especially during this time of year, i try to spend some time alone.  ok. zola usually follows…

Posted in be, meditationTagged advent, breathe, christmas, darkness, lights, peace., snow, soul space, sweden, thursdayLeave a Comment on who’s ready for thursday?

i have no idea why.

Posted on 7 Dec 2011 by Elizabeth

 sweet old blog. it just happened. i just sat down & started going through different blog designs from my wordpress…

Posted in create + inspireTagged 2012, blogging, new year, soul space, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on i have no idea why.

follow your bliss.

Posted on 5 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

a week ago, i had a little retreat with myself at home and spent some of the time reading about…

Posted in beTagged 2007, denmark, dreams, follow your bliss, global issues, joseph campbell, me, passion, religion, soul, soul space, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on follow your bliss.

in case you don’t think it’s real.

Posted on 5 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

sometimes it’s hard to realize that all the suffering that goes on in the world is real. most of us…

Posted in culture, lbgtqai+Tagged bullying, equality., film, global issues, hope, LGBT, peace., strength, video, youtubeLeave a Comment on in case you don’t think it’s real.

my weekend. or something like that.

Posted on 4 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

after my last little post of frustration, things settled down (= i gave up on trying to retype or salvage…

Posted in lifeTagged advent, cafe, christmas, church, cooking, fireplace, home., internship, movie, sweden, sweden, today's thoughts., tram, weekendLeave a Comment on my weekend. or something like that.

sometimes i dislike myself.

Posted on 2 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

noooooooo!!!! i just spent the past 15 minutes typing an amazing post into my freaking iPhone about the book that…

Posted in beTagged daily life in norrköping, soul space, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on sometimes i dislike myself.

late at night.

Posted on 1 Dec 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

on wednesdays it feels like i work forever. and when i finally get home, i can’t help but turn on…

Posted in lifeTagged daily life in norrköping, home., internet, night, ponderings, starsLeave a Comment on late at night.

oh, to have been there…

Posted on 30 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

amazing. stunning. breathtaking. how beautiful it can be when we all work together. peace.

Posted in cultureTagged beautiful things., birds, film, wildernessLeave a Comment on oh, to have been there…

family time.

Posted on 29 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

my mini-retreat has ended… my love is home!!! now we’re enjoying a night on the sofa together. it’s amazing how…

Posted in lifeTagged daily life in norrköping, family., home., lina, zolaLeave a Comment on family time.

breathlessly waiting.

Posted on 29 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i’m still in the middle of my little personal retreat. i’m not quite ready to share what i’ve read from…

Posted in beTagged advent, christmas, darkness, frederick buechner, global issues, hope, justice, light, ponderings, soul space, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on breathlessly waiting.

what to do with my monday.

Posted on 28 Nov 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

a rainy window, with christmas lights outside, on the first sunday in advent. last night there was a storm all…

Posted in beTagged home., inspiration, joseph campbell, monday, my love., ponderings, soul space, studyLeave a Comment on what to do with my monday.

it’s time!

Posted on 27 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

well, it’s the end of november and we’ve celebrated thanksgiving – that cozy all-american holiday. lots of planning, lots of…

Posted in lifeTagged advent, candles, christmas, decorations, dinner, home., lights, stars, sweden, thanksgiving, today's thoughts., tree8 Comments on it’s time!

it’s in the rain.

Posted on 23 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

some beautiful, calm, peaceful music for rainy wednesday… it’s in the rain. Everytime the rain comes down Close my eyes…

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tuesday. 22 november.

Posted on 22 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

after spending the morning writing, i met a friend for lunch at his place. it was cozy & relaxing just…

Posted in life, norrköpingTagged apartments, blueberry pie, daily life in norrköping, games, home., instagram, my love., november, today's thoughts., wilderness, zolaLeave a Comment on tuesday. 22 november.

to live is to give.

Posted on 22 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i once met a single mom who had 4 or 5 kids (i don’t remember exactly). the oldest was in…

Posted in cultureTagged 99%, beautiful things., community, dream, film, global issues, life, my passions, occupy, OWS, poverty, soul, special education, youtubeLeave a Comment on to live is to give.

robert frost on monday morning.

Posted on 21 Nov 20115 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

the dreary november days continue. it’s monday morning, and  i’m searching for energy. i made the bed, but i want…

Posted in beTagged candle, coffee, film, monday, morning, movie, peace., today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on robert frost on monday morning.

on any given sunday you can find me…

Posted on 20 Nov 201122 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

happy sunday morning. oh, how my sunday mornings changed over the years. there always seems to be a routine, but…

Posted in lifeTagged being, church, soul space, sunday, today's thoughts., words + thoughtsLeave a Comment on on any given sunday you can find me…

saturday night… the best i can do.

Posted on 19 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s saturday night. the apartment is now cleaned and i am sitting under my blanket, candles are lit, the cat…

Posted in lifeTagged advent, christmas, daily life in norrköping, expat, holiday, home., indiska, interior design, my love., thanksgiving, zolaLeave a Comment on saturday night… the best i can do.

the middle of november.

Posted on 17 Nov 201117 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And…

Posted in the seasonsTagged advent, candles, christmas, dark, november, sweden, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on the middle of november.

writer’s block wednesday. sort of.

Posted on 16 Nov 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i seem to not be in a blogging mood lately. but, i want to be. i have a lot of…

Posted in lifeTagged journal, soul space, today's thoughts., universe, wednesday, writeLeave a Comment on writer’s block wednesday. sort of.

simplicity.

Posted on 14 Nov 20112 Apr 2018 by Elizabeth

sunday was a good day. it felt simple. that’s just the best way to describe it. simple. ordinary. and yet,…

Posted in beTagged concert, dreams, granddad, my love., my passions, peace., ponderings, simple, sing, soul space, writeLeave a Comment on simplicity.

a peaceful night.

Posted on 13 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

there’s nothing like crawling into your own bed, pulling up the covers, & snuggling down into the pillow. and there’s…

Posted in beTagged bed, daily life in norrköping, home., sleep, today's thoughts., zolaLeave a Comment on a peaceful night.

a haircut to start the weekend.

Posted on 11 Nov 2011 by Elizabeth

got my hair cut today. not too much. but the curls are back! did a little shopping. bought some wine….

Posted in UncategorizedTagged daily life in norrköping, haircut, my love., shopping, today's thoughts., weekend, wine, workLeave a Comment on a haircut to start the weekend.

time for bed…

Posted on 11 Nov 201113 Dec 2014 by Elizabeth

and time for a cute picture of an adorable cat sleeping… goodnight, world. wishing you comfort & rest, tonight and…

Posted in UncategorizedTagged beautiful things., daily life in norrköping, goodnight, home., peace., picture, rest, world, zolaLeave a Comment on time for bed…

what a wednesday.

Posted on 10 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

ok. finally a teeny, tiny bit of time to write. wednesdays are my long days. i go to both of…

Posted in lifeTagged bike, church, internship, ponderings, sweden, teenagers, wednesdayLeave a Comment on what a wednesday.

a procrastinating post.

Posted on 8 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

possibilities. i have some things that i need to be doing right now. and blogging is not one of them….

Posted in be, lbgtqai+Tagged africa, belovelive photography, bluegrass, dreams, europe, home., india, julian of norwich, music, peace., ponderings, soul space, travel, USA, words + thoughtsLeave a Comment on a procrastinating post.

höstens mörker.

Posted on 6 Nov 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

for those of us in europe, the time changed last weekend. for those of you in the states, it changed…

Posted in in the wildTagged autumn, candles, darkness, lina, my love., sweden, thanksgiving, zolaLeave a Comment on höstens mörker.

a little further outside the city. dublin 4.0.

Posted on 4 Nov 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

not only did we get to see the sights in dublin, but we got to see some of the area…

Posted in europe, ireland, travelTagged beautiful things., cliffs, dublin, harbor, home., howth, my love., seals, starbucksLeave a Comment on a little further outside the city. dublin 4.0.

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Mystic. Theologian. Mentor. | Wanderer. Homebody. Photographer. French fry lover. Moon-gazer. Roadtripper. Wine + beer connoisseur. North Carolina-raised. Sweden-settled. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Wife.

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