Thursday, November 28, 2013

Istanbul





A little video of our weekend in Istanbul, Turkey.  This may be one of my favorite places i've seen its absolutely stunning.  I can tell why my aunty Joanne would call it her home for so many years.

M.


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Tunesday




A little something for your day!

M.

9/15


I can't even explain, its impossible not to smile these days.

"A portrait of me, once a week, every week in Europe" 

Friday, November 15, 2013

1 month


Yesterday marked the day of having exactly one month left in Europe.  I'm not sure I'll ever really be ready to leave it all behind. I mean come on this view from my bedroom balcony just can't be beat.  I've made myself a home here in Rome. 

Although a month seems like such a short period of time, there is so much left to see and do. Next up on my list of travels...

1. Istanbul, Turkey - I'm so excited to go to Turkey and see where my great aunt Joanne called home for a large part of her life. I think she'd be proud.

2. Amsterdam, Netherlands - Lets be honest, I couldn't pass this up in my 20's

3. Prague, Czech Republic - It's the Kvasnicka in me.  Getting in touch with my Czechoslovakian roots.


M.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Tunesday




It's getting me through this rainy day and fall flu. Enjoy. 


M.

Monday, November 11, 2013

8/15


The past week has been a roller coaster of emotions.  Missing halloween, the first snow and soon to be thanksgiving in Minnesota are not easy things.  However I am realizing how lucky I am to have such important people to miss back at home.

On the other hand of this missing home business, I am completely panicked that I am officially in my last month being in Europe.  The past few months have felt as though i'm living a dream, a dream I don't ever want to wake up from.

I'm going to take this last month and really dive in head first, take every chance I get and live happily in this spectacular moment.

"A portrait of me, once a week, every week in Europe"


Sunday, November 10, 2013

Umbria



This past Friday we took a day trip to the region of Umbria.  We visited an olive oil press where we picked olives off the trees, ate lunch and drank a little too much wine.  The day was finished with a lovely little tour of the town Spello.  

Spello was quiet and full of beauty.  It was great to have a little escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome. I forgot how much I love being able to hear myself think.

M.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Thankful Thursday


Tonight we walked around Rome providing food to the homeless and less fortunate.  People who were too scared to come get the food at the handout for fear of losing their sleeping spot, people who had nothing but the clothes on their backs but were still smiling. Tonight was humbling and a much needed reminder of how great it is to give back.

Before bed tonight i'm just a little extra thankful for...

1. My tight knit family
2. Blooming Prairie, MN
3. Education
4. Friends - Old & New
5. Our home
6. Being healthy
7. Tanner
8. My studying abroad experience
9. Rachel Lynn Klemmensen
10. My reconnection with my faith

M.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Today's Tune.




"you might think i'm crazy, that i'm lost and foolish leaving you behind. maybe you're right."

can't stop listening. singing in the shower. she says it all. 


M.


Sunday, November 3, 2013

Sundays


I know i've said it a hundred times, but i'll say it a hundred more, I miss these four so much.

 I miss Sundays at home waking up to the smell of coffee and my dads breakfast.  I miss my moms hugs in the morning and sitting around the kitchen table talking about life.  I miss sitting in the living room together watching sunday football with a fire blazing and tanner laying in front of it.  

Oh it's the little things in life...


M.

Friday, November 1, 2013

7/15


Fall calls for Cinnamon facial masks.

"A portrait of me, once a week, every week in Europe"


M.

November 1st


It's November 1st, the beginning of a new month and also a reminder that I only have one full month left here in Europe. Where has the time gone? There are still so many places I want to go and things I need to see.  I'm not ready to go back to the U.S. and start living an average life again, i'm not sure I ever will be.

November 1st however is a day to turn over a new leaf, my day to make a little change.

Today I start...

1. Exercising everyday again.
2. Giving my education more attention.
3. Eating healthy.
4. Exploring this city more in depth.
5. Smiling more.


M.