Coffee CubBuster

My days of freedom are dwindling.... only 4 days and counting... the non-educators have zero sympathy, I know. But for those of you who have ever had a profession where you encounter a "busy season", imagine busy season lasting 10 months. You really need those two months of solitude to remember why you chose your profession in the first place.  Like any "brief" hiatus, as the finish line approaches, there is a rush to complete all that you planned for the said break.  I made great Cappuccino Brownies for my small group that turned out amazing! I think I've decided I'm not a horrible baker after all. Recipe at bottom... Is your mouth watering yet? The original recipe called for a thick frosting, but I lightened it up a bit with a summer glaze. One of my student's parents felt a little bad for me having to take on her challenging daughter and gave me a giftcard to Shakespeare's Tavern last spring. We just now got the chance to go! ...

We had a great trip out to beautiful San Diego. This was our view from the train from LAX to Solana Beach Wednesday night when we arrived we had to go from a plane, to a bus, to a train. We did it all and saw it all! Not a great pic, but the Cubbuster did it again. Padres 1- Astros- 0 Jaj is no fair-weather fan. She doesn't give up on the Padres! Matthew's first time to San Diego proved to be one of the best. Not only did he walk on and play Torrey Pines (a perfect dream for him shooting 77 with my dad's clubs), but he also loved the huge Pacific waves! One of my all-time favorite spots- hiking the hills of Torrey Pines Spent an afternoon in the gorgeous La Jolla Beach. The pictures really don't do it justice. I had a similar pic in Paris, where I was immediately told to get down by an officer. The people of Cali are a little more relaxed about tree climbing. Matthew went out to wait patiently for the perfect...

Our 4th of July was a little non-conventional since non-Independence day patrons were setting off the non-American fireworks without any fire code or regulations or possibly instructions written in their native tongue. You can't really tell from the video, but the flaming cow had fire spewing out of all sides of it (including the rear) and then spinning wheels of fire came flying at us (I don't think this part was planned). Notice Matthew's evil laugh in the background before we begin to run ourselves. I don't think I've ever laughed and cried so hard at the same time. Best 4th EVER! We got to see my precious nephew when we got back from Ecuador. He is probably the cutest thing I've ever seen. I finally bribed him to say mine and Matthew's names. We are Aunt Khaki and Uncle Myth.... I kind of feel like super heros. I hope it sticks! Easton's signature dance was incredible. My sister and brother-in-law truly know how to raise their kid righ...

Many people wonder why you need to go to another country to serve. Well, I don't think you need to. In terms of "serving"--i.e.  helping, assisting or  giving to others-- I agree that our country needs a ton of service. Heck, serving in downtown Atlanta in some of the poorest, most dangerous neighborhoods is pretty much like being in a different country. Although, there's a difference between giving aid and spreading the gospel. God has done SO many unbelievable things in my life that I should constantly be giving thanks to Him. Just like when I find an amazing, new coffee shop and want to tell the world, so too, I want to tell the world of God's amazing gift of grace and love. There are so many people who have heard of Jesus in our country of battling church corners, but there are many people who have never even heard of the name Jesus who live in complete darkness on other side of the globe. That's not to say that there aren't people in North America who...

After a week of rice dieting, broken Spanish, and sore muscles, Matthew and I now have many new sisters and brothers in Ecuador. Our mission trip journey was spectacular only because of the One who enabled us to work, love, and serve our South American, church family. There is so much to say about the trip, but I will have to add commentary in upcoming posts. For now, I will let the pictures speak for themselves. God is good, and it is amazing to see His love and His ability to break language and cultural barriers through the outpouring of His good works and great love.  I loved these little ones. Winter break was about to start for them (south of the equator), so we got to have VBS and medical well checks during the last two days of school. The camp that the full-time missionaries started was directly outside an active volcano! It was just gorgeous, and thankfully didn't erupt during our stay. Camp terrain was pretty amazing! Not only did I help paint the s...