Day One: I made the call. Shane at Pet and Aquatic Warehouse put my mind at ease. I called and asked if I could come in and hold a snake without being a serious buyer – pretending to be interested in purchasing a snake is not an experience that interests me ~smile~ – and he said, “Sure, people come in here all the time just wanting to hold stuff.” Whew! Step one to overcoming my fear of the creepy, crawling, potentially deadly creature I have hated since my infancy (i.e., calling and arranging the opportunity): complete. Actually, it was really step 1B. The actual first step was simply … [Read more...]
Create Your Summertime Bucket List!
Summer is coming! For some, summer means fun, fun, fun! For others, summer means staying inside and soaking up the air conditioning. However you feel about summertime, it comes and goes all too quickly; so, make a list of what you and your sweetheart want to enjoy this summer before cool weather sets in and you are daydreaming about a stroll on the beach! Here are a few ideas to consider: Hot Air Ballooning Parasailing Jet Skiing Sailing Horseback Riding Ziplining Bungee Jumping Sky Diving (Outdoor – or Indoor!) Segway Tour (These actually exist! ~smile~) Food Tour … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons Why You Will Love the PAIR Test
If there was a magic test you and your significant other could take that would give you incredible insight into your relationship and help you make it even better than it already is, would you want to take it? Well, we don’t have a magic test to offer, but those who have taken The PAIR Test sing its praises. Eric and I love administering and explaining the results of this amazing assessment! We offer The PAIR Test as the first part of our eight week pre-engagement counseling package – or you can choose The PAIR Test option which includes two sessions with us! It is a great way to get your … [Read more...]
Experiencing Times of Purposeful Silence
“Why don’t we spend the evening in complete silence? We can use sign language and non-verbals to communicate. Wouldn’t that be fun?” Eric pitched this idea to me when we were planning how to spend one of our free evenings together. As a woman who works from home, the idea of having no conversation at night freaked me out a bit. We did not end up doing it (due to my reticence), but I wonder if maybe the idea is a good one after all – as long as I can plan to talk to friends beforehand so I don’t burst! Most people in our culture are not suffering from a lack of noise. If anything, we … [Read more...]
Great Influence
Have you ever stopped and considered how different you would be if you had been born into a different family? If you had never met some of the key people in your life? Do you wonder who you would be today if you had not been influenced by your parents, your grandparents, specific mentors, friends, and teachers? We are all who we are because of others’ influence. Portions of our personalities are genetic, but none of us are islands. We have picked up worldviews, traits, and interests from those around us, and there is no doubt we have influenced others as well. We do not realize how much … [Read more...]
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