Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is coming The leaves are down and blowing in the wind Jack Frost is coming for a visit bringing in some icy cold nippy wind so cold, it makes you wonder if snow is coming Christmas is coming All through the house, the decorations have changed autumn has been put away … Continue reading Day 26 of 30: Christmas is coming…
Author: Nicole Altree
Day 25 of 30: favorites
When it comes to favorites, no one is different. Humans, animals, reptiles, they all have favorites. My cat's favorite toy currently is the Seattle Seahawks catnip toy. You get the point, so for this quick entry due to my own laziness, here are some of my favorites: Favorite movie: Titanic Favorite Disney movie: Treasure Planet … Continue reading Day 25 of 30: favorites
Day 24 of 30: House divided
In every state, there's always a pair of teams that are rivals, and some rivals are from nearby states. But no rival is as famous and as heated as Oregon vs Oregon State. They have been rivals for nearly 130 years, pretty close to when Oregon became an official state. And this year is possibly … Continue reading Day 24 of 30: House divided
Day 23 of 30: traditions
Every family has a specific tradition they do, either it's barbecue for Memorial Day or an annual fishing trip with dad or grandpa. And oftentimes we have our traditions that we do on our own. Traditions have this magical way of bringing something to life and sometimes makes us nostalgic. The holidays can be a … Continue reading Day 23 of 30: traditions
Day 22 of 30: mountain vs valley
When it comes to elevation, some people underestimate the power that 1,000 feet can do. And when it comes to culture, any closed minded person can have a hard time wrapping their heads around. In my life, I was able to live in two different landscapes: the valley of Portland and the mountains of Central … Continue reading Day 22 of 30: mountain vs valley
Day 21 of 30: Traveling tips and tricks
When you're traveling, you think of a million things at once. From what to pack to TSA protocols, it's no wonder why traveling can be stressful. And with the holidays and traffic, on the road and in the air, is going to be hectic. I have traveled a good amount in my life, and luckily … Continue reading Day 21 of 30: Traveling tips and tricks
Day 20 of 30: 2 dogs and 2 cats
For us grown kids, it's always nice to have animals to greet you and keep you company when you visit your parents. But if it's the animals you left behind when you go to college, now that's something. During this 30 day challenge, I did mention about my parents animals briefly. So with this entry, … Continue reading Day 20 of 30: 2 dogs and 2 cats
Day 19 of 30: History of your town
Every town has some sort of history in it. Everywhere you go, there's always something, and depending on the town, the more those older buildings remain into the modern era, the more history there are. In my hometown of Bend, alot of the old buildings were torn down to make room for newer buildings as … Continue reading Day 19 of 30: History of your town
Day 18 of 30: testimony
TRIGGER WARNING!!! The things that will be described contains self harm & suicide. If those bother you, you can skip or not read altogether. For any Christian, they all have a testimony; a story of how Jesus saved them, even His own disciples have a story. With today marking the day that I gave my … Continue reading Day 18 of 30: testimony
Day 17 of 30: gratitude
During the holidays, we're supposed to find and have gratitude for any and everything in our lives, what we went through in the past year, etc. But sometimes, mental health battles, stress, reminders of loss, financials struggles prevent us from taking the time to be grateful. So with this quick entry, I'd like to list … Continue reading Day 17 of 30: gratitude
