Home Sweet Home

Well, so far I've definitely been enjoying life's simple pleasures and taking in the amazing place I'd like to call home - BOISE.

It's been packed of snow adventures.... which has meant lots of bruising.

I've been busy catching up with SO many great people in my life here. I am so richly blessed!

My best gal pal - Alex


The girlfriend who's known me the longest - Holly Hawk

One of my favorite people to spend time with - Trent

Some friends I can always count on for a good adventure - Austin, Kristen and Kyle

Snowshoe extravaganza! With Christi and Katie
Some amazing people I get to spend my time with - Ali's Birthday! So honored to be there. Love you Ali!

The amazing baker and best person to entrust all my stuff with at my house! - Miss Kim

One INCREDIBLE mama - Amy Jo as well as Cade and Carson Tucker :)


More babies and yet another AMAZING mama! Keri Sue and Mr. William and Katelynn Sue :)


Christmas tree hunting - definitely got the best one!


Meet Chance - The little brother.


Me and Pops


Me and my mama


Oh - and did I mention I got a ticket? Yeah, I'd say I deserved it... except I don't. I've been SO careful and driving at the speed limit. *sigh*


So far, there have been a few Korean tendencies such as:
- Bowing at the car who stopped for me to cross the street
- Pushing doors instead of pulling them to go inside (I think America needs to jump on board with the double hinges!)
- Running into people because I now consider myself a left hand side walker instead of on the right
- Taking my shoes off upon entering any home
- Handing my money to cashiers the "respectful" way (giving money with my right hand with left hand under my right arm)

I can't believe I'm already getting ready to head back to Korea - I have feelings of peace and confidence as I enter into my next round in Seoul. God is so good.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

Peace and love
Jess <3

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Up and at 'em

So my delay in blogging has to do with my whirlwind of a week back in the fabulous BOISE! The plan was to be laying on the beautiful white sandy beaches in Thailand, but long story short - it didn't happen :)

Instead of wallowing in the disappointment, I've decided to just be excited to be back to a place I call home and enjoy it.

And today I get to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures - CHRISTMAS DECORATING. Actually, as I write, I hear mom yelling from upstairs to help her drag down boxes. We cut down our Christmas tree a few days ago. (pictures to come folks, I know I'm slacking). I am so thankful I get to enjoy this wonderful time of year here in Boise.

I have yet to upload some photos from Kara's visit. I'm on vacation... everything has kind of been at a standstill (Jess.... at a standstill?!) yes... it's true. But just one aspect. I've been busy as ever meeting up with people and catching up with old friends. It's been amazing.

I'm most looking forward to spending time with the little brother this Saturday and seeing him off to his first school dance tonight. Ah, they grow up so quickly ;)

Take some time to do something special for someone today.

All my love,
Jess.