Brittany's Blog

• Arrival in Shanghai 8 years ago I am told that the plethora of good things that come my way is unfair.  I have just come to expect luck to be on my side.  For example, yesterday, I lost my phone in the airport.  I knew it was found and didn’t worry, so I calmly called myself and heard someone else answer. […]
• I Love You! 8 years ago Being fully in the moment is something that I strive for, but have not quite yet mastered.  Sometimes, I just go on auto-pilot, driving home without remembering making the last three turns, talking to a friend then forgetting what the conversation was about, committing changes without paying...
• Pumpkin Season! 9 years ago I love pumpkin.  So, when fall treats are pumpkin-flavored, I go overboard.  A few weeks ago, I bought pureed pumpkin from Costco (it’s just pumpkin in those cans!)  I’ve been dreaming about what to make, until yesterday morning when I had pancakes after the BRC run … that is when I...
• West 9 years ago My parents and I are midway through our cross country road trip. I picked them up from the airport on Wednesday and we drove to Wichita Falls, TX. I had a grant deadline and a few paper reviews to write, so I set up a workstation for myself in the car, including a lapdesk, my […]
• Second Anniversary Adventures 9 years ago Today (1 June 2015), David and I celebrate our second anniversary.  Although we can’t spend this day together, we did spend an amazing weekend together, despite some travel-woes for David (sorry, Dave!) On Saturday Afternoon, we went with Carola and Joe for a bike ride to Dresdrehan Plantation....

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