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
Author: Nicole Wangler
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
Day 16 of 30: explain this photo
When it comes to photos, there's no explanation, the photo explains itself. Sometimes a photo can be so confusing or a story around this needs to be told. So the last couple days, I've been working on trying to sync my photos from my phone to my computer and alot are in different files due … Continue reading Day 16 of 30: explain this photo
Day 15 of 30: something’s coming, a poem
Standing on the shore, something is coming. A wave so powerful, it could destroy anything in its path. Family members gone, relationships ruined like breaking glass. *** so some, the wave is not as big or as dark To them, it was the wave that they remember on a postcard. A wave they look at … Continue reading Day 15 of 30: something’s coming, a poem
Day 14 of 30: changes of the seasons
When someone asks you what your favorite season is, how do you respond? Is it summer due to the careless days in the sunshine? How about winter because of the snow and Christmastime? Autumn for the leaves and the sweaters and Pumpkin Spice Lattes? Or is it spring because of the blooming of the trees? … Continue reading Day 14 of 30: changes of the seasons
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