America is not a perfect country. Turn on any news station, and you’ll hear reports of: random acts of violence immigration concerns politicians telling blatant lies blatant acts of discrimination For all of our flaws, I’m thankful to be an American. I’m proud to live in the United States of America. I don’t think patriotism… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: Dealing with My Mother’s Death
My mom died just over six weeks ago. Some days are better than others. I recently attended my friend Leah’s wedding. My best friend/college roommate Rachel spent the weekend with Dan and me. My Kappa Big Dani officiated the wedding. Our reunion was wonderful! Even though we did talk about my mom, it was in… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: Best Friends Reunited
As you read this post, Dan and I are on our way to Montreal to celebrate my best friend Chantal’s wedding! Last year I wrote about the unusual French love story between my three best friends and me. This weekend, all four of us will reunite for the first time since July 2010. A quick… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: A Family Affair
Since last Friday, I’ve been in North Myrtle Beach with my parents. They rented a condo for a week and invited Dan and me, Harry and Celia, and Jeremy to join them. Even though I’ve been working 3-4 hours for Cynexis each day, and 2-3 hours on my blog each day, I’ve greatly enjoyed my… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: For the Love of Georgia
This weekend will mark four weeks since I finally moved from Ohio to Georgia. I am already so thankful to be here! I’m thankful to be with my husband every day. I’m thankful Dan has a job again, one he enjoys doing. I’m thankful that I saw Wicked with my Furman friend Leah. I’m also… [Read More]
Thankful Thursday: I Love My In-Laws!
Being sick is pretty awful. Being sick all by myself is worse. Being sick all by myself while prepping to move is the WORST. Last Thursday night was like Thanksgiving Weekend: the Sequel. Aka I was in agonizing pain, and I couldn’t stop vomiting and dry-heaving all night long. I took a sick day on… [Read More]