In 1975, three thousand children were airlifted out of Saigon to be adopted into Western homes. When Mindy, one of those children, announces her plans to return to Vietnam to find her birth mother, her loving adoptive family is suddenly thrown back to the events surrounding her unconventional arrival into their lives. Though her father …
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Back in the magical cafe, four more people are eager to take the journey back in time. Alongside the new characters, we are re-introduced to some familiar characters who work in the cafe. We’re told the ways in which the stories intertwine and some background on how everyone got here. This stunningly simple story allows …
The Most Spectacular Coffee Shops In Minneapolis
If you know Bryan and I, you know we love finding fun coffee shops to hang out in. Exploring a new city has given us the opportunity to find so many new coffee shops. We’ve had a bit of time to visit a few so I wanted to share some of our favorites. Come visit …
The Realities of Moving
Ohhhh man. It has been just over one week since I moved states and let me tell you, it has not been easy. Leaving behind family, a job I was thriving at, friends, and my home has been so challenging. Before leaving, my expectations were high, I was bright eyed and ready to go! … …
Solo Date – Enjoy An Independent Day
Happy May! Welcome to a new month; it has been a long stressful road here. I truly cannot think of a better way to press reset than to set aside a day for yourself. Prioritize a solo date that is all about you; put it on your calendar, even! Make time to make yourself happy. …
10 Things You May Not Know About Me
While I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, I always get eager to come home. I get excited to see my people and sleep in my own bed. I thoroughly enjoy my excursions, but deep down, I crave my steady routine. Kids are in my distant future. Mothers are selfless, nurturing, amazing human beings. I’m …