These little butterfly earrings were given to me almost seven years ago, just after I gave a “sermon on the mount” with one of my newly adopted off-track thoroughbred mares. In March of 2009, I adopted two off-track thoroughbreds from a farm in Maryland. They were delivered to Pennsylvania, where I was attending the Miracle…

More neon! These were also a Wal-Mart purchase, and are just fun. No story. Just fun. I chose to wear them today because they matched my neon pink skirt and neon yellow nails…sometimes you just have to pick the earrings to match the clothing, instead of the other way around. 😉

I have this thing for neon. This is just one of about six pairs of earrings that express my love of neon. I painted my nails neon yellow this morning, so I figured these would be the perfect match. And besides, I’m helping out with a youth group program this afternoon–and what high schooler doesn’t…

This earring used to be a pair of earrings. Until I was riding my bicycle home from school one day and lost it somewhere along the way. It was a sad day, but hasn’t stopped me from wearing the maverick as just that, a maverick. Instead of a feather in each ear, I wear double…

The significance of this pair of earrings is pretty self-explanatory. Indianapolis Colts, anyone? These earrings are a staple on Sunday nights from August through January, as I support the Colts…even all the way from Tanzania. I have my parents to thank for this particular pair–they were a Christmas gift several years ago.

Apparently, wearing earrings can move an average outfit into the stunning category. I had numerous people tell me I looked gorgeous today, and that they didn’t even recognize me from a distance. My hair is done the exact same way as every other day. I’m wearing the same clothes I wear at least once a week…

These are actually my newest acquisitions, and are a bit more turquoise than the photo indicates. I purchased these at the latest Dar es Salaam Artisan’s Market on Saturday, and have already worn them twice since then! Part of the appeal of the Artisan’s Market is that the vendors are only allowed to sell things…

Most people know me as the crazy tomboy who rides bicycles and motorcycles, who plays sports, and hates dressing up. All that is true. But I also love earrings. And for the last several years, I’ve been collecting earrings in each of the countries I’ve gotten a chance to visit. And everywhere in-between. After posting…

Repeatedly, as I went about my day yesterday, I looked around me and couldn’t help saying, “I love my life.” Sure, I might be lonely sometimes and may not have a whole group of friends to just hit up for games or a movie, but I live right on the Indian Ocean. I live in Africa!!…