disney world: hollywood studios!

i love movies and tv, so hollywood studios is always an exciting part of the disney world experience for me….

disney world: incredible, imaginative epcot!

day two of our week-long disney world party continued at the amazing world of epcot – a place of imagination,…

disney world: the magic kingdom!

on our first day, we were so excited there was no trouble getting up early and getting going. so much…

hi there, friends.

it’s sunday, and we’re back in the mountains of north carolina after a week in not-so-sunny, but not-so bad-weather-either, florida….

what are you doing new year’s eve?

well, that’s a wrap. the last day of 2013 is upon is, and i don’t know about you, but i…

“a closet is no place for a person to truly live.”

ok. this is just freaking awesome. it’s one of those amazing TED talks, motivational and inspiring talks & videos that…

orange is the new black.

have you heard of that netflix series yet? that’s the name of it: orange is the new black. and  it…

nesting day.

i’ve got nothing special planned today – which is always a good thing in my world. it’s really gray outside….

the day i decided to just go for it.

it’s my brother’s fault. he got all inspiring on me last week and mentioned why didn’t i just look for…

the gospel according to bill watterson.

i’ve seen the following cartoon a few times today in different places, so i took it as a sign. a…

what is wild is actually just natural.

you knew that when i said i’d be headed out into the wilderness, i ‘d be taking my camera along…

the lost art of letter-writing. (or a snail mail comeback).

today, after spending some time in the gym, my love and i wandered by our post box to check and…

weekends are for catching up.

what could be better than having a very lazy summer saturday morning in your new home, enjoying a yummy breakfast,…

“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” ~ D.P.

did you know that dolly parton has a theme park?! and did you also know that it is only about…

a month like no other. (and august’s photo journey is revealed!)

july’s theme for belovelive’s photo journey was adventure… and what an adventure july has been! wow. i new it’d be…

“knock, knock?” “the door is open!”

well, friends & fam, it’s ready. the apartment is all fixed and totally livable now! we worked intensely for a…

nothing is weird in asheville.

saturday night we did something that is sooooo asheville. we went to bele chere, the 35 year old street festival…

full of archipelago love.

oh, how i’ve missed y’all! but, the time away was absolutely perfect. sweden delivered perfect summer weather the entire week…

time to go into the wild.

hi friends, near and far! it’s down to the wire now. there’s not that much time left before the big…

july’s adventures. part 1: eat, pray, love.

you may or may not know that i believe that elizabeth gilbert and i would be great friends if we…

red, white, and woo hoo!

i celebrated the fourth of july with a few fellow americans in sweden for the first time this year. fun!…

things are really rolling now.

first of all, let’s take care of business. i put all of your names in a little bag (those of…

life is an adventure!

it’s time! july’s photo journey is ready and i’m totally ready to play! are you? this month, i decided to…

belovelive’s 1st contest begins now!

i need your opinion. or advice. or both. i’m looking for comments and suggestions, so you better put on your…

mixing midsummer & moving is crazy.

well, we’re one huge step closer to moving to the states. and we did it right smack dab in the…

be present. what a great idea.

i am reading the tao of inner peace by diane dreher. and right now, i’m in the middle of the…

why i am living in a flea market.

happening today in our apartment: it’s gonna be a crazy, epic weekend. but, it feels so amazing to be rid…

staying true to my yellow & blue.

today is sweden’s national day – a national holiday that’s a bit like the 4th of july, but not quite…

i usually don’t like rules. but…

now get out there and grab your life by the horns! make it happen & live it up! and spread…

why i’m a north carolina girl.

in celebration of the news that lina and i have gotten an apartment in asheville (screams of joy & delight…

“a mind is a terrible thing to waste.”

hi friends! can you believe that may is halfway over?! azy-cra! and now i’ve made it halfway through the may…

vårkänslor. the feelings sweeping over sweden.

so, i know i’ve said this before some time, but the weather is sweden is extreme. when it’s good, it’s…

the lesson of a bird & her nest.

it’s not my birthday today. or any other special day, for that matter. but, perhaps that’s the point. it’s just…