Well, I can't believe it has been since April that I've blogged. We both have been so, so busy.
I am loving my job at Auburn University working for the International Hunger Institute doing communications and social media for Universities Fighting World Hunger. I've also been ramping up my jewelry design business, spending 15-20 hours a week in production and pitching lots of different boutiques and galleries around the southeast to carry my line. I've been making jewelry since I was about 10, and officially started my business when I was 16, but my jewelry had to take a back seat during our time in Italy. I so missed my creative outlet.
Last week I was in Houston for the NAFSA 2012 conference. UFWH has a booth in the expo hall every year. It was an exhausting week. 10-12 hour days talking to thousands of people. I didn't get to see much of the city, but I did have a great view of the skyline from the hotel and loved being back in the state I used to call home.
I also got to hear my favorite travel companion, Rick Steves, speak. It was a great talk about the importance of travel and how it helps with our world view and understanding of different people, places and cultures. I love travel and believe firmly in exploring as many places as you can. I'm so thankful to my parents for encouraging me to travel and letting me go to Haiti when I was just 15 to help me start understanding that the world is a beautiful and diverse place worth seeing.
Other than working, we've slowly been finishing up the house. And I mean slowly. I've had a serious case of unpackitis, so the last few boxes are just lingering. Before we moved to Italy we only had about a month to prepare with a wedding and honeymoon in the middle of that month. So our packing method was just to get everything in a box and stuffed in the storage unit, not worrying about sorting or going through anything. So now, we have to go through everything and it is a more than daunting task. We also got rid of most of our furniture before we moved, so we had to start over with only a bed and a dresser. We've purchased a few pieces and had some great hand-me-downs we inherited from the family. But we're still lacking a few key pieces. Our dining room table, for example, is a fold up card table. It totally does the job though, and doesn't look too bad with a table cloth over it. :-)
In other news, this is a big month for Libby Loo, she is turning 1 on June 22! We just love that little dog. She is such a blessing in our lives. And yes, I'm totally planning a party for her.
I am loving my job at Auburn University working for the International Hunger Institute doing communications and social media for Universities Fighting World Hunger. I've also been ramping up my jewelry design business, spending 15-20 hours a week in production and pitching lots of different boutiques and galleries around the southeast to carry my line. I've been making jewelry since I was about 10, and officially started my business when I was 16, but my jewelry had to take a back seat during our time in Italy. I so missed my creative outlet.
Last week I was in Houston for the NAFSA 2012 conference. UFWH has a booth in the expo hall every year. It was an exhausting week. 10-12 hour days talking to thousands of people. I didn't get to see much of the city, but I did have a great view of the skyline from the hotel and loved being back in the state I used to call home.
I also got to hear my favorite travel companion, Rick Steves, speak. It was a great talk about the importance of travel and how it helps with our world view and understanding of different people, places and cultures. I love travel and believe firmly in exploring as many places as you can. I'm so thankful to my parents for encouraging me to travel and letting me go to Haiti when I was just 15 to help me start understanding that the world is a beautiful and diverse place worth seeing.
Other than working, we've slowly been finishing up the house. And I mean slowly. I've had a serious case of unpackitis, so the last few boxes are just lingering. Before we moved to Italy we only had about a month to prepare with a wedding and honeymoon in the middle of that month. So our packing method was just to get everything in a box and stuffed in the storage unit, not worrying about sorting or going through anything. So now, we have to go through everything and it is a more than daunting task. We also got rid of most of our furniture before we moved, so we had to start over with only a bed and a dresser. We've purchased a few pieces and had some great hand-me-downs we inherited from the family. But we're still lacking a few key pieces. Our dining room table, for example, is a fold up card table. It totally does the job though, and doesn't look too bad with a table cloth over it. :-)
In other news, this is a big month for Libby Loo, she is turning 1 on June 22! We just love that little dog. She is such a blessing in our lives. And yes, I'm totally planning a party for her.
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