Sneak a peak into the trials and tribulations of a 20-something-nurse-in-training trying to find her way in this world while learning about friendship, love, dog-ownership and growing up. Monday, November 5, 2012. A time when you finally get it. One of my facebook friends posted this .

In 1933 George Orwell stated in a short essay. It will be a challenge, but I will get there.

4mm, spot focus, pattern meter, iso 80. I came to the Palouse in 1966 from Western Washington to attend college and was immediately taken with the landscapes. After college I found some land in the country and built a modest home. I walk a few hundred feet up the hill in front of my home and this is the view. North of Pullman, The Palouse, Whitman County, Washington State. Following are images I have taken and feel compelled to share via this blog.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010. We are getting geared up to go back to Haiti! My husband and I have 4 months to purchase infant formula and baby items to take with us to Haiti. It will be his first time on a mission trip and my second time. We are on a work team and hoping that means we will be building a house for a Haitian family. Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Bhen, our translator and new friend! January 18, 2008 diary entree. Monday, January 18, 2010. My friends are home! .

The start of another year full of hope and promise, another year to live in health and happiness. Eat real and whole food; all of it! Engage in meaningful and social activity. Rest naturally and take time to just potter. Hone your own instincts and learn to trust them.