Our Cozy Abode

During this Fall Break (a glorious week off from school), many of our Morrison staff friends headed to the beach or the mountains and enjoyed the beauty of Taiwan. We spent our time at home and at IKEA, choosing furniture to add to our collection, unpacking the final boxes that were cluttering our rooms, organizing and reorganizing every nook and cranny in order to store everything in this closet-less apartment, and leveling, drilling holes, and hanging decorations on all the walls. While it wasn’t a vacation at the beach, it was a much needed time for getting our home in order, and I am so happy that it is finished! Sure, we have a project or two to complete, but the house is “together” enough for me to feel settled. For all of our friends and family that won’t be here to view our apartment in person any time soon, here’s a look at our cozy abode. Continue reading “Our Cozy Abode”

An American Wedding with a Touch of Taiwan

 Why Taiwan?

Taiwan is a part of me. It’s where I lived as a young child, and it’s the place to which I returned as an adult. Soon, it will be my first home with Charles as we begin our married life together. I love the culture, the art, the beauty, the language, the food, the people–I love Taiwan! 

Because of our connection with this beautiful country, Charles and I want to bring a bit of Taiwan into our wedding. So far, we’ve decided on two touches of Taiwan that we’ll definitely incorporate: fans for the bridesmaids and umbrellas for the table centerpieces at the reception. Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ve chosen:

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