Welcome to Pistachio Avocado :) Weird name..but hey! It's unique!

I've decided to create a new blog. I was sick of my old one. It is filled with so many sad memories of my father's passing and the grief that followed it, and then two breakups, and just lots of loss. I am ready to have rebirth, newness, and rejuvenation. So, this blog is going to be my attempt at searching for meaning and beauty in the simplest of things. That is why I named it something so strange- Pistachio Avocado. Of course, I love the greens of both of these foods, but there is something really beautiful and simple in both of them as well.

A Pistachio just seems like it was created to be easily opened so that we can enjoy it. Most nuts aren't that easy to pull apart, and I have loved every single pistachio I've ever consumed. :) Another thing, that I just realized subconsciously about pistachios- is that my Dad used to LOOOOOOOOOVE them and that could be part of the reason I have loved them. We used to buy huge bags of them, and just eat them without end, it would seem. So, I have happy memories associated with this silly nut. :)

Avocados are a whole 'nother story for another time. I could probably fill an entire post with the reasons I love avocados. They are just amazing. I could eat them every single day and never get tired of them. And of course, the color is magnificent. Even the pit in the middle is kind of cool. And the texture of the skin that wraps around it. You pull the pit out and you can pour salad dressing right in that spot, and then take your spoon and just dive into avocado goodness!

Anyways, I won't always write silly entries like this. But I figured this was a good, light hearted way to start out. I will write more later! I want to write about some of the exciting things coming up in my life- my trip to Spain for Spring Break, and my trip to China to teach English this summer!! God has definitely been blessing me lately- by fulfilling my desires to travel extensively. I have been to 8 countries in the last 3 years, and 4 states. I obviously have a bit of "wander lust" which I've had for about 5 years now. But, that is okay..I feel like eventually it will fade, and I'll be ready to settle down. But I love the quote, "Not all who wander are lost"- J.R.R. Tolkien. These words remind me that just because I'm traveling a lot- it doesn't mean I'm completely lost and just running away from things. Instead, I'm running TOWARDS things- new discoveries and explorations. That's the way I see it, at least. Maybe other people think I'm a bit crazy with the travel bug. But, that's okay. You can think what you want. :)

Well, gotta go! Write later~ Peace, love, and pistachios/avocados!