Something New

That’s right, this is not The Talens’ Tales nor is it The Talens’ Treks, though these blogs make for some great reads. The Talens’ Trails is our (Emil and Karisa’s) blog; a place where you the reader (family/ friends/internet strangers) can take in our ramblings and hopefully get a glimpse of our new lives as teachers in Southern California.

But first things first, we should probably introduce ourselves so here goes nothing:

I’m Karisa, also known as Kay, K-Dawg, Ditta, and most recently, Mrs. Talen. I’m a farm girl from Northern New Jersey, where yes, there are indeed rolling hills of trees, hay fields, and pastures and not just airports and city. Within one week of moving halfway across the country and beginning college in the midwest, I met my dream man: a God-fearing, long-legged, deep-voiced farm boy from Canada.  We got hitched, finished school, and prayed that the Lord would lead us on a teaching adventure. Now here I am, a California girl.

This is Emil. And what my wife said about me is true (although I don’t know how dreamy I am). I may be known for my height and but am also a farm boy from Prince Edward Island, Canada (which is on the East Coast for all of you lacking in Canadian geography). Oh and no, PEI is not just about Anne of Green Gables. I decided to follow in my older brothers’ footsteps and attend Dordt College as a music major. Little did I know I would meet the woman who would finish my… sandwiches. Graduating 5 years later with a music education degree and a marriage certificate, I began this adventure with Karisa by my side. 

So why? Why are we writing this blog? Is it to continue following in Talen traditions of blogging? Maybe it is to ensure our parents on the other side of the continent we are alive and well? Or is it to improve our writing abilities whilst documenting our fledgling teaching careers? The answer is up to you. Take this blog as you wish. Happy reading!