I've already mentioned that the gigantic food portions have bee difficult to adjust to. They still are, thankfully. In a similar vein, it's absolutely ridiculous to me to walk through my still-empty home and remember that it was full to the gills with STUFF. Why did I need so many things?I lived in the same … Continue reading You Can’t Go Home Again
Yeah, this is way, WAY overdue...I apologize. This will be my last entry in this series for now, unless something MAJOR happens. 1/3 - Roast Pork Neck: If they hadn't told me it was neck, I wouldn't have known really. Quite hammy. 1/6 - Pork Knuckle: This was AWESOME. Think of the most succulent and … Continue reading Rhys’ New Foods List – January/February
Tulsa, Oklahoma is absolutely littered with gems that I have taken for granted my entire life. Today, I was able to spend some time wandering the campus of Oral Roberts University and see some of the interesting architecture that, previous to now, I've never taken the time to see up close and in person.ORU was … Continue reading Oral Roberts University
So, it's been a week since we rolled into Tulsa and back into the land I know. What's been going on with us? A lot of visiting of friends and family, coupled with many occasions of too much food. And some shopping.Indi's Dad and stepmom have been wonderful hosts and have helped facilitate our slow … Continue reading One Week In
So, yes, we are back in Tulsa. No, we haven't had much time to stop and think. It's been go-go-go. But I'm not complaining. It's great and refreshing to see my friends, family, and home town again. Some things have changed, but most things have not.We arrived in Tulsa late, LATE Sunday night/Monday morning. Steve, … Continue reading Everything Old is New Again
It is so wonderful to be among old friends again. It’s hard to explain exactly how I felt when Nikki and Brad walked into our room the other night, but elated comes close. I’ve tried not to think about how much I missed everyone…but when they are right in front of you it all floods … Continue reading Sweet Home Chicago
Well, we made it. I am writing to you from our hotel room in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It has been a long day of travel for us, and our last flights and train journey. All we have now (aside from our weekend in the Windy City) is the ten hour drive home with Nikki and … Continue reading Back in the U.S. of A.
Rhys: "It's 4,000 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." Indi: "Hit it!" Talk to you all from Chicago!!
I am continually amazed at how my mood changes depending on the food I am eating or have just eaten. Tonight, Indi fixed tacos. I love tacos. Granted, my version of 'tacos' is little more than a tortilla, beef, and cheese, but whatever. The point is I eat a lot of it. And now I … Continue reading Food Moods
When I cross the border into Oklahoma on Sunday, February 21st it will have been 311 days since I’ve seen my home. My family. My friends. During that time, there is a lot about my home (and America in general) that I have missed…and some things I haven’t. With our flight to Chicago looming … Continue reading What I Miss (and Don’t)
