From Where I Stand

I have a lot of other things to blog about such as my obligatory VISA run to Laos and holiday to Ko Chang but for now... Here is a song I dedicate to my sister Allie and her fiance, Adam. (that sounds really weird and looks really weird typing it). I have been told that Adam is fond of this song called 'You and I'. It's by Ingrid Michaelson. It's a song that totally embodies the word cute and... more cute-ness.  You guys are the definition of a happy couple and deserve a happy song. So this song goes out to you two as you continue to do life together, grow in community with others and enjoy the beginning of your engagement. Coveting you all in prayer too.   For you two, with love from Chantaburi,  xo Amy   P.S. I had fun making this little video. My voice can only go so deep for the male part- 'he' sounds pretty sexy if you ask me. Pardon the scruffy look, yesterday was a free day. School was cancelled due to flooding and I

It's been two months since I have made the move to Chantaburi, Thailand. Here are some realizations/lessons learned/random thoughts living in a completely different culture: -Moped Rides = Guaranteed joy ride. Mine just started working again and I couldn't be happier. It has a mind of its own.  If you belt a song while riding/driving you multiply that joy times 2. - I've learned that you are only responsible for yourself  and how you react to a situation. - I've learned that you are not responsible for other peoples happiness. (this is a big one in my book)* - My feet are black by the end of the day. I go the entire day walking barefoot at school and I like it that way. We don't wear shoes inside. It's just a given in the Thai culture. - I suck at disciplining myself to go to bed at a decent hour even when I am exhausted. - My eyes are way bigger than my stomach. - It's okay to make a mistake, it's okay to make a mistake, it's okay to