daft punk.

So, being in Jerusalem, I have been out of the loop when it comes to anything music/movie/TV related. Apparently the movie Tron is a big deal now. I had no desire to see it, until I heard Daft Punk did all the music. How rad is that?

Listen to the main theme here. I can't stop listening to it.

mittens.

It won't stop snowing here in Magrath today. When that happens, mittens are always on my mind. Though these are a few years old and completely sold out, maybe I can recreate them on my own?

christmas break.

The thing about Christmas Break is how much free time I find myself having. Sometimes, I don't know how to handle it. This break, I've spent the majority of my time watching Modern Family or shopping on Etsy. Here are my favorite finds:

Vintage Carry All.

Owl Things.

Leather Bag.

 

Everything in my friends Nathan and Katie's store. 

Thanks Etsy for solving my boredom problems!

Yad Vashem

In West Jerusalem, there is a Holocaust museum called Yad Vashem. It was amazing. Outside of it, there are hundreds of trees planted, each one in commemoration of a non-Jew who helped out Jews in the war. This picture is right beside Oskar Schindler's tree, who just so happens to be buried in Jerusalem as well, because of his love for the Jewish people.

I loved this moment. I love Jerusalem.

Over. Night. In Denver.

Going on hour 40 of traveling.
Right now, Steph is sleeping and I have jet lag. AKA I am wide awake at 3:30 in the morning.
Can't wait for 9 AM to hit to catch our connection to Calgary.
Before leaving Jerusalem, I didn't want to go home. It so ends up that one plane gets delayed from a bout of weather, and the other leaves without us on it, and the next isn't until the morning. Not going home for another night= wish granted. Moral: Careful what you wish for.

Chagall Windows.

So beautiful. In a synagogue in a hospital, of all places. This photo is contraband, so don't tell Mark.

frienship street.

Friends, Joclyn and I, on the happiest cross walk on Earth. We may have almost been hit by a mini van while getting this picture, but it was worth it. Also, I was so happy we are still friends, after a full day of me dragging Joce around West Jerusalem. Thanks lady for being my friend.

walking where Jesus walked.

Literally. These are the steps right outside of the Temple Mount Wall. Newly excavated. And from the time of Christ. He most likely walked here. So cool.

Me and Sis Ohman, the classiest service missionary in the center.

Monster Slide

One of the best final moments of Jerusalem?
Running into this Monster Slide by accident while going to see some Chagall stained glass windows. It may be made for kids, but I had more fun at it than any 5 year old.
Look at those faces. Pure joy.

It's been a while.

But I'm back!
Not home quite yet, but in the Denver Airport. Let's just say a little spout of bad weather caused Steph and I to miss our flight to Calgary, and the next one isn't until the morning. Any ideas how to spend 14 hours in the Denver Airport? Also when you're wide awake due to jet lag and sleeping all day on the planes anyway?