LANGUAGES

When I first learned that languages are not interchangeable word-for-word, I was disappointed.

When I first used another language to converse with someone, I realized it was a link to culture and worldview

Up until now I have studied 13

Travel

I like the way I feel when I am interacting with and experiencing a new culture or place.  Engaging with local residents is a must!

my travel maps

Color

I am sensitive to very slight differences in color and I am amazed by the variations of color we can see.    

I enjoying finding “accidental color palettes” – pleasing combinations of colors, even in an oil stain on the driveway

Soccer

I married a Colombian so it was just a matter of time...

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World Cup 2018 in Russia

Kazan - Samara (2 matches) - Moscow

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Copa America Centenario in USA

New Jersey (2 matches) - Chicago

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Copa America 2015 in Chile

Santiago – Temuco – Viña del Mar

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World Cup 2014 in Brazil

Belo Horizonte – Brasilia – Cuiaba

Animal Rescue

It all started when I wanted a pet rabbit.  I read they can be litter box trained.  It made sense to me to get one that was already trained so I adopted a rescued rabbit.

I have adopted or fostered eight domestic rabbits and two cats

Mindfulness

A few years ago I realized I spend far too much time in the past and in the future, Now I reap the benefits of being present both when I want to and when I need to

Check out my favorite mindfulness video. It's not what you'd expect and it's less than 3 minutes long

THE FLY BY HANJIN SONG