After five weeks of a long-distance marriage, Dan and I are both thrilled to be together in Georgia. While we would be happy to be together anywhere, this weekend we took advantage of the early springtime weather! Sunday we had our first picnic together since last summer. Our temporary lodging is in a beautiful network… [Read More]
Site Prep with Dan // Volume 1
Dan and I are just a few days away from being reunited for good! I can’t believe I’ll be in GEORGIA of all places this Sunday! While our temporary long-distance marriage has been difficult, the distance has made us focus on talking to each other. During last night’s skype date, I asked Dan the following… [Read More]
My Husband Didn’t Take My Last Name
I’d like to extend a special shoutout to all the misogynists who troll the comment sections of basically every article about women keeping their last names upon marriage. Their stupidity inspired today’s satire. My husband and I do not share a last name. We might joke about being the Flongs, but his last name is… [Read More]
30 Lessons My Parents Taught Me about Marriage
Post contains affiliate links. I only link to products and resources I genuinely support. I don’t take marriage lessons lightly! Thirty years ago today, my parents both took the day off work and exchanged their wedding vows at the Little Church of La Villita, with only a photographer to witness the occasion. Almost nine months… [Read More]
Geeking Out at the Steel City Comic Con
During our three or so years together, Dan and I have now attended three Comic Cons. The first was in Toronto, last year we stayed local in Columbus, and this weekend, we attended the Steel City Comic Con in Pittsburgh! Our original plan was to attend the Columbus Comic Con again, but we weren’t too… [Read More]
When Life is Hard
I’m not a big fan of platitudes. I believe in the power of prayer, and I believe in God’s plan for me, but I don’t need a saccharine platitude when I’m hurting. Don’t tell me life will get better when life is hard now. It’s been a really, really hard year, easily the hardest year… [Read More]