My 2017 goals
I don’t put a lot of stock into making New Year’s resolutions; in fact, I usually try to start a habit on an otherwise ordinary day so that when I fall off the wagon it’s easier to get back on. But I like the idea of having a time of year when you think about the […]
The quest for a dresser
We are making great strides in moving in. We have a books on our shelves, hooks for our keys, and cookies in the cookie jar. But one of the things that was surprisingly difficult for us was finding a dresser. Most of our furniture came from IKEA, and we were able to check out the […]
The unexpected things you need when you move in
This is the week we finally made the move to Minnesota, and so far it’s gone wonderfully. We completed the two-day drive without incident, we’ve assembled six carts’ worth of Ikea furniture (just the desk is left!)—we’ve even gone to the state fair: That’s right: all-you-can-drink milk for just $2. There have been a few […]
Enjoying Leiden on foot
We did a lot of walking around on the last few days we were in Leiden, for a couple reasons: We had to transport several large objects (including four suitcases and a couch) across the city, which meant lots of walking to and fro. On our last day, we sold our bikes as one of […]