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happy mother’s day (usa).

Posted on 8 May 2011 by Elizabeth

it’s been almost a year since i’ve been in the same room as my mom, and i miss her so…

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from winter to cinco de mayo.

Posted on 5 May 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

fact: it snows in may in sweden. yes. you see it. it’s true. it has snowed 2 mornings this week…

Posted in life, north carolinaTagged cinco de mayo, internship, obl, ponderings, snow, sweden, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on from winter to cinco de mayo.

concerning osama. (updated)

Posted on 3 May 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

perhaps i have more to say. perhaps i do not. i’ll let these words speak for me right now…. ‎”I…

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may day.

Posted on 1 May 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

welcome, may!! it always feels so good when may comes around on the calendar. it is a big time transition…

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friday & saturday. loved them.

Posted on 1 May 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s late, so i think this is gonna just be a photo post. i’ve got some pics from the past…

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what’s your favorite color?

Posted on 28 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i took a group of about 12 teenagers across the united states from north carolina to wyoming one summer about…

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start with something beautiful.

Posted on 28 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

 i had a little photo shoot with a flower yesterday… … so, i thought i’d start  today by sharing it’s…

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perhaps the stars lined up just right.

Posted on 27 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i am so tired of waking up and dreading my walk to school, knowing that every day is the same,…

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she’s back!

Posted on 26 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth

i just wanted to give you all a little tip: http://lier.se/ my love’s back in business and she’s got her…

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pep talk.

Posted on 26 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

good morning! it’s back to business again today. alas, spring break has ended, i had to wake up to my…

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look where we ended up.

Posted on 25 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

sunday afternoon was too beautiful to stay inside, so we decided to take a walk beside the river and enjoy…

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there is nowhere love won’t go.

Posted on 24 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s 4:38 am in sweden & i’m just happen to be awake. just now, the sun is beginning to rise….

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sun, sun, sun!

Posted on 24 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i’m getting some much needed vitamin d this weekend. the sun has been shining, and we’ve been outside!!! apparantly, the…

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today all hope is lost…

Posted on 23 Apr 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

“joseph put the body in his own tomb that had been cut into solid rock and had never been used. he rolled…

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i’m diggin’ this.

Posted on 22 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

every year in europe they have the eurovision song contest. think european american idol, but bigger. each country has its…

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good friday & earth day rolled into one.

Posted on 22 Apr 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it’s a little weird having both on the same day. or, is it? i must admit that i have been…

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eating together.

Posted on 22 Apr 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i’ve had the pure joy of being able to sit at a table and share some food with two different…

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shhh… dymmelonsdag.

Posted on 20 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s wednesday and it’s quiet in sweden. well, the bells on the churches are not ringing. there are still people…

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guess what we got?!

Posted on 19 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

yep. we bought our plane tickets monday! so, we’re headed to north carolina in the end of june! gonna be…

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the week begins.

Posted on 18 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

it was another glorious day in sweden! this morning the windows were open, the birds were singing, i was sipping…

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today i’m in love with life.

Posted on 17 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

after a physically exhausting day of cleaning yesterday, lina and i have had the perfect sunday. it began with lazy…

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feathers and ice cream.

Posted on 16 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

idag börjar påsklov för mig!! today easter (spring) break begins for me! and how did i kick off my spring…

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friday’s inspiration.

Posted on 15 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

this is more proof that technology/the internet can be used for good. from knowing what’s going on in the world,…

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what gives you strength?

Posted on 13 Apr 201127 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

about a week ago, someone asked me where i got my strength from. how did i take care of myself?…

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i just can’t resist.

Posted on 12 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

i know that i’m like a record that’s stuck… going on and on about spring every day. but, it’s a…

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spring fever.

Posted on 12 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

good morning!!! i’m so tempted to skip class today = i have spring fever. but, i’m gonna be good and…

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check this out!

Posted on 11 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

perfect. lagom. i’m even more than happy to study a little right now. it’s amazing how beautiful weather motivates me!

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i ♥ april weekends. specifically this one.

Posted on 10 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

i went to bed alone friday night, but when i woke on saturday morning, my love was on one side…

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here comes the sun.

Posted on 9 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

hello!! and welcome to be.love.live!! it’s spring finally in sweden. the birds are singing. the grass is peeking out. green…

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morning, noon, & night.

Posted on 8 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth

morning: i did not want to get out from under my super cozy covers this morning. but, i managed to…

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oh the irony.

Posted on 6 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

yesterday lina and i met after she got off work and went downtown to do a few errands. while we…

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laundry duties & my little helper.

Posted on 4 Apr 201128 Jan 2015 by Elizabeth

yep. laundry day on a monday. not the best combination. but, the sun is shining and it’s fairly warm out,…

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norrköping at sunset.

Posted on 2 Apr 201126 Apr 2015 by Elizabeth
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me.

Posted on 2 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth
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the sounds of the city in the spring.

Posted on 2 Apr 201120 Jun 2016 by Elizabeth

outside my window right now: bells tolling birds chirping traffic moving people chatting children laughing it sounds wonderful! some days…

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sleepy saturday.

Posted on 2 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth

i’m testing out my ability to write a post from my iPhone. I think it’s a little crazy that I…

Posted in UncategorizedTagged blogging, expat, saturday, today's thoughts.Leave a Comment on sleepy saturday.

welcome.

Posted on 1 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth

yes. i’m at it again. moving to a new blog. i’m still getting settled in, so please be patient as…

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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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