I realized not too long ago it’s been four months since I’ve touched this blog. It’s not that there haven’t been things to write about because there have been. I realized my blog hiatus corresponds with my social media hiatus. I don’t feel like I lived on the internet. But, at some point, it stillContinue reading “Life Lately (May 2025)”
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I’m In My Auntie Era! and Other Home-related Things
Yep, I’m an auntie now! Little Miss Cleo Katherine Sipes was born on June 19th, and I’d like to send a big shout out to my sister for her convienent timing (😜). We literally landed in Charlotte and went straight to the hospital to meet hours-old Cleo! Funny story, Cleo’s middle name, Katherine, is myContinue reading “I’m In My Auntie Era! and Other Home-related Things”
London, 2024
This year is flying by! I know it’s cliche, but that’s how it feels! At least that’s my excuse for why it’s been over a month since we traveled to London to visit family, and I’ve yet to write about it. Quick life update before we get started; I got a job! I started mid-AprilContinue reading “London, 2024”
The European Shwits are Back!
Fun fact. We’ve technically been in this new apartment in Germany for roughly two months, and it was only yesterday that we figured out how to register and pay for electricity. 🤦♀️ Good news, we can backdate it. 😆 I say technically back in Germany because we arrived from Ecuador and almost immediately left forContinue reading “The European Shwits are Back!”
Ecuador Reflections
It seems like both yesterday and a thousand years ago we were packing our bags for Ecuador. Now that we’re back in Germany, I wanted to reflect on our experience living there. Without a doubt, we are different people now than when we arrived, in a good way! So, here we go. First, this soundsContinue reading “Ecuador Reflections”
Rafting in Tena, Ecuador, with Raft Amazonia
We’re switching it up, folks! When Sis and Terry were here, we went rafting with Raft Amazonia, a Kichwa-run rafting company in Tena. We had THE BEST TIME! However, in this case, I don’t think my words can do it justice. On the other hand, Terry’s a storyteller; his words make you feel our experience.Continue reading “Rafting in Tena, Ecuador, with Raft Amazonia”
Our First Visitors in Tena, Ecuador!
Finally! This trip was a long time coming. Sis and Terry were supposed to come to visit back in July, but thanks to the nationwide protests during that time, they ended up canceling their trip a week before they were due to arrive. Shane and I were super excited for them to visit! Somehow, it’sContinue reading “Our First Visitors in Tena, Ecuador!”
Getting a Professional Visa in Ecuador: A Cautionary Tale
Do you know what I hate? Not rules. I actually don’t mind rules. I may not always agree with them, but I know what to expect from the situation. What I hate is ambiguousness. When it comes to bureaucratic nonsense, I get it. There are going to be hoops to jump through. But, I wantContinue reading “Getting a Professional Visa in Ecuador: A Cautionary Tale”
The Shwits 