Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. –Oscar Wilde I hope while we are together I bring a smile to your face and when I leave your heart misses me but can’t help but be happy for our time together.

May is national military appreciation month. This celebration is to honour veterans of Europe Day (VE on May 8, 1945) and Military Souse appreciation (May 10 was established in 1984). VE was the day that the allies of WWII celebrated defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of Hitler's rule as well as the end of WWII. Military Spouse Appreciation Day was established by president Reagan to celebrate strength and patriotism of spouses of military...

What am I missing? -swim gear - camera - adaptor - clothes-sundresses, leggings, coat(s), jeans - hiking gear - passport - electronics chargers - hair products and curler/dryer -hair ties -wrist wallet - euros - European phone - my phone (with texts and roaming turned off) - snacks for plane (this one might not happen) - back pack - makeup -under garments - shower stuff - tooth brush/paste -battery backup extender -perfume -gym clothes -water...

If life throws you a curve ball and you miss, don’t worry it will happen again. Plenty of chances to learn and live. If life throws and hits you, good news you get to walk a base. It’s all trying to find the positives from the inside out. I apologise in advance if my sports analogy seems off, I’m clearly not a pro-sports fan.

It’s hard going on a tour with no Internet, every fiber in my being wants to Google information not just to learn more but because I don’t inherently trust “opinions.” Dear Internet, I’ve missed you being readily available on the go. I’m sincerely sorry for taking that for granted. Love, Desarae

What a big lovely group. 12+ people?! So grateful for new and old friends, chocolate, airplanes and Internet.. All things making my trip fabulous. It's rainy here in Girona, but we've traversed the city a lot already. Day one: I rented a car and got my first taste of Euro driving. Spain drives on the right side of the road, so that's nice. The car is a small car, thank God, but a stick. And since it barely fits the sidewalk-sized roads, I'm...

What am I missing? -swim gear - camera - adaptor - clothes-sundresses, leggings, coat(s), jeans - hiking gear - passport - electronics chargers - hair products and curler/dryer -hair ties -wrist wallet - euros - European phone - my phone (with texts and roaming turned off) - snacks for plane (this one might not happen) - back pack - makeup -under garments - shower stuff - tooth brush/paste -battery backup extender -perfume -gym clothes -water...

If we live on in the memory of our friends, my aim is to make many friends in y lifetime with many great memories together. Read more...