together but apart

So you may have noticed that I stopped posting on tumblr….well I did because Garrett came home from Chile. If you would like to continue to follow our adventures, join us over at www.seesallierun.blogspot.com. 

But let me tell you about the best tumblr ever. My big brother and his cute family just moved to the heart of Dallas so he could attend Baylor Dental School for the next 4 years. My nephew just might be the chubbiest, cutest baby in DFW and you can be sure to find lots of squishy pictures of him here. Check it out! (link posted above.)

It’s official! I am so glad I got this in the mail today because it has to be back by August 1st and I won’t be in town then. Tender Mercy! 

Lubbock, Texas

My pillow. It’s currently pink, sitting on striped sheets beneath a colorful comforter. Despite all of these things, it’s going to be my best friend tonight as I get a full night’s rest to make up for the few hours I got the night before. Almost done!

Valparaiso, Chile

This was yesterday…obviously. I am a little late in posting. I’ve been busy pretending to pack because my suitcase basically looks the same as it did the last time you saw it. If you missed on this Thai Escapade….go here. 

This is an empanada place that I’ve walked by a few times and was lured in by the smells. Today, I had the chance to enjoy them. Delicious.

Unlike Garrett, I have been doing other things besides drawing everyday. (I love you honey!). Rock climbing…it’s my new thing. I love it. Ok maybe I don’t love it but I have this secret dream of owning Chaco’s someday and being an avid rock climber gives me the credentials to own a pair. I got belay certified over the summer and although this is incorrect form and technique, It made for an interesting picture. 

Lubbock, Texas

Half of my drawings on the wall. Now time to do the other half…

Valparaiso, Chile

Game night with my lubbock family. I love them! I didn’t know people could cheat in Apples to Apples…ok, maybe I was one of them but who’s taking notes anyway??

LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL THE G-MAN AND I WILL BE ADVENTURING THROUGH CHILE!

Lubbock, Texas

My pile of drawings is growing larger as Wednesday’s deadline is drawing closer!

Valparaiso, Chile

I’m S. I’m awesome. An accidental awesome. I won’t share the scores from the other games :) I had a great day/evening with some really great friends! 

Lubbock, Texas

Have I mentioned the dogs? There are tons of them, and they’re everywhere. They just wander the streets and lounge around. It’s funny, because most of them are completely used to people and are really friendly. There’s just a lot of them.

Valparaiso, Chile

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I’m not so good at the whole taking pictures of myself thing. Ifer tried to teach me the art, but it’s obvious that I didn’t catch on. But oh my….look at these lovely loaves of goodness! Today, I conquered the yeast and I am SO PROUD OF MYSELF. You can read more about that on seesallierun. 

Lubbock, Texas

I don’t know if anyone has been paying attention the current affairs here in Chile, but the students have been on strike here nationwide for a while now. These people are cleaning the fliers and graffiti that was left by the most recent one.

Valparaiso, Chile

With only 9 days to go until our great Chilean adventure…my bag is packed! M&M’s, The best pretzels ever known to man, peach gum and a camera charger. What else could I possibly need?!

Lubbock, Texas

This is what I see everyday (thankfully) when I talk to Sallie. I’m very grateful that I’ve been able to talk to her everyday. This was while I was listening to her tell me how great her grocery shopping trip to United was. (You’ll have to ask her, it really was a great shopping trip.)

Valparaiso, Chile

My camera isn’t dirty…Lubbock was just BROWN last night. A thick brown dust storm rolled in bringing some much needed rain. I ran around in the wet drops for a little bit then quickly realized that my clothes were getting pelted with big brown droplets. But YAY for rain! 

Lubbock, Texas

With reviews one week away, we work. That’s really all we’ve been doing. My drawings look great though, and that is a good feeling that rivals most others.

Valparaiso, Chile

I’m pretty awesome because I figured out how to sew curtains today. If only I were awesome enough to hang them up!

Lubbock, Texas

Another night shot of Valparaiso, and you’ve probably seen one of the other ones. I chose this one today because of the streets. The street just left of the center of the picture is almost a 45 degree slope! Now that’s crazy, but that’s Valparaiso!

Valparaiso, Chile