I wish...

... I was standing in an airport about to begin another international adventure.

bits of nostalgia

"a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations"

...met a man from Cameroon (Central Africa), my heart beat faster - i long for the days of being surrounded by gracious and humble Kenyans on that rich African land

...ate a hand-dipped chocolate shake - i remember my Grandma Davis, her love of ice cream even in her last days, her joy, her patience and her love for us

12 days in Peoria

1 day at a waterpark
2 afternoons at Washington pool
2 meals from Avanti's
1 afternoon with Jubee and Trace
4 mornings at Starbucks
1 batch of oatmeal walnut cookies
2 movies
1 morning at Riverside
2 trips to the ice cream shack
1 night at DQ
2 sessions of yoga
1 bubble tea
2 hours with Kate & the Dakins
3 breakfasts with my parents
1 night of hot air balloons
1 birthday party
3 days with Madee
1 run
1 flea/antique market
2 meals at Chili's
1 haircut
1 trip to Hobby Lobby
2 coffee dates
1 late night chat with Ing
1 night of worship
8 craft projects
2 popsicles
3 friends from high school
1 cup of frozen yogurt
2 early mornings of cartoons
1 hour at the mall
1 trip to Barnes & Noble
3 days of babysitting
1 reunion with the Escas
1 ordered pizza
2 finished books
2 trips to Wal-Mart
1 nighttime walk
1 batch of cone cakes
1 hour at Camp Reaction
2 trips to Target
30+ kid friends

it's been a good 12 days.