Summer. Growing up in a high-humidity area, it was the most dreaded season. Not only that, but I was forced to wear shorts and t-shirts which made it impossible to hide my body behind long sleeves and coats. This was back when I thought I was large. You know... the size I would love to be today. ~smile~ Unless I was heading to the beach, I was not a fan of summer weather. Spring and Fall were great and Winter was even good. Summer just brought suffering. Well, that was the old me. The new me sees Summer as a time to get out of the house and enjoy the world. I still hate the heat, but I am … [Read more...]
Seven Lessons I Have Learned in my First Ten Years as a Wife (Anniversary Week)
This Thursday will be ten years since one naïve little lady (and a not as naïve young man) walked the aisle and became husband and wife. ~smile~ Ten years brings a lot of change and many life lessons. Below are just a few truths I have discovered since becoming a wife. It’s All About R-E-S-P-E-C-T. As a single woman, it used to bug me so much to see women disrespect, emasculate, and disregard their husbands. It especially bugged me when they alluded to being the boss of the family. I hated (and continue to hate) commercials that make women look smart and strong while … [Read more...]
Do What You Love Over and Over Again – It Is Repeat Day!
Remember when you were a kid and you did not understand why you could not have a third Popsicle? Why you had to stop playing to come in for lunch? Why you could not just ride your favorite roller coaster 100 times in a row? Personally, I wanted to be left alone to watch as much television as I wanted, to talk on the phone as long as I wanted, and to eat as many sweets as I wanted; but, alas, Mom always gave me limits. ~smile~ I am thankful for the boundaries she set – they have made me a far more productive adult. Still, once in a while I want to give in to my inner-child. She just wants to … [Read more...]
Is It Time To Let Go? (10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Evaluate Your Relationship)
Do you feel like you and your sweetie are at a crossroads in your relationship? If you go to the left, you get married – and if you go to the right, you break up – there is no other choice... you are at a fork in the road. That fork in the road can be an anxiety provoking place to be, especially when the answer is not clear. Everyone else in our life may “know” which road we should take, but our decisions are seldom as cut and dry as our confident friends and family make them out to be. But, it is also true that we lose objectivity when our hearts are involved. So, in the spirit of … [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...]
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