Some of the most common things in this world can inspire romantic feelings. I submit to you, the humble escalator! It may not immediately be thought of as romantic, but I'll bet you that whether she is going up or down, for the rest of her life, she will remember the love that came to her by the end of the ride. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Today, I am the Worst Version of Myself
So far, I am in a terrible mood today. I think I made my big mistake when I created a "to do" list that is far longer than I can reasonably complete in a few hours time. The bad mood started when I was almost to Wal-Mart and the groomer for Ramsey, our golden retriever, called and said she was ready for pick up. She's never ready for pickup before 1pm. Didn't she know I had a plan... a wonderful plan... and she was messing with my plan?! I was going to get groceries, put them away, and then pick her up. Instead, I had to turn around, back track, and waste 20-30 minutes of my packed day picking … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Eric! (or, Reasons Why I Respect my Husband)
Let me just take a moment and tell you all how much I adore my husband. He is so strong in the areas I am weak. It never ceases to amaze me how he can handle conflicts with a calm, cool, and collected head when I would be crying or beside myself with frustration. For all the times I have been frustrated with him for not being more emotional, I sure am sorry. His gift for being grounded and level headed during difficult times is a blessing to my life. When I am in the midst of an emotional day, whether there is a good reason for it or not, he has a way of helping me see the big picture. One … [Read more...]
Gold Nuggets: 10 Tips for Managing Money in your Future Marriage, Part II
In my previous Gold Nuggets post (10 Tips for Managing Money in your Future Marriage, Part I), I listed five money management tips I believe will deeply bless your marriage, as they have mine. Below are five more tips that I believe will bless the socks off of your marital finances. Please feel free to comment or ask questions about these! Do Not Impulse Buy– This is a tough one in some circumstances. Currently, I have car fever. I want to buy a new (to me) Ford Escape or Chevy Equinox so badly I can taste it. This is a big ticket item and based on what I previously said about … [Read more...]
Love Quiz (Marriage Proposal)
A naturally fitting scenario for "popping the question" is that of a trivia question. Watch these ladies answer the question that their boyfriends are giving to them on their trivial pursuit! … [Read more...]
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