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Our First Year of Marriage
One year ago today, I married my best friend. He is busy flying planes in a land far away from here right now, but that gives me the opportunity to reminisce when I would otherwise be snuggling with...
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Lives Lost Underground
It is no secret that the relationship between the United States and Japan is a complex one, but living in Okinawa has provided me with a new perspective on the alliance. Okinawa has had a fairly rough...
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From the End of the Earth
Over a month ago, before Casey left for an exercise in Thailand (which he returns from today!!!!), we witnessed quite possibly the most beautiful place on the planet. While I am unqualified to make...
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A Light Stroll in a Japanese Garden
One of our first outings here on Okinawa was to this beautiful little garden nestled into the city of Naha: Fukushu-en Garden. It was as peaceful as they come, with calm waters surrounding beautiful...
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The Other Side of the Road
I recently came back to Japan after a 7-week-long trip to America, in which I watched two of my best friends get married and met another one’s new baby girl, among many other things. I am just now...
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Hiking to the Falls
A few weeks ago, Casey and I went out with a group of friends to witness one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. About an hour north of the base where we live is Tadake Falls, a gorgeous...
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A Walk through the Okinawan Jungle
About a month ago, Casey and I took a trip to Bios no Oka, or Bios on the Hill, a park celebrating Okinawan flora. It was a very hot and humid day, but I just had to check this place off my Okinawan...
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Barley the Okinawan Explorer
I met up with some friends at a gorgeous little beach on Hamahiga island today, and Barley tagged along to do some exploring. Since he was a puppy, he has always loved the feeling of his ears blowing...
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Our Mainland Adventure
As Casey and I prepare to embark on an exciting adventure to the Mediterranean, I realize that I can no longer delay sharing our last traveling exploits with the world. In September, we toured mainland...
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A Mediterranean Honeymoon, Part 1
Casey and I said our vows on a windy day in Texas two years ago. We spent the following six months apart from each other as Casey completed his flight training in California and North Carolina, and...
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