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Wedding Anniversary Reflections for Millennials

On July 12, 2015, I married my best friend after having really only known him for eighteen months. Insert surprise emoji face! You would think making one of the biggest decision of your life, one you literally have to live with daily would require a little more...

When Your Fiancé Applies to Medical School…

There are several books and blogs avaiable for those looking at a medical career but very few avaiable for a student doctor spouse. This block my chapter of Side-by-Side is reading through Prescription for a Doctor’s Wife by Debby Read and so far...

What’s for Dessert?…My Struggle with Sweets

Last week, I took a break from posting for a trip to Maryland to visit a new momma, my dear friend from my time living overseas in Thailand. Our visit was short but so sweet (no pun intended for the title of the post) and her two-month baby girl is her mini-me for...

My Most Awkward Date Became My Husband

Whether you have tried online dating or met your spouse over 30 years ago when you both were in high school, our dating story will hopefully bring a smile and laugh. In 2007-2014, I lived overseas in Thailand.  The specific area I lived in, especially in the...

He Married for More Than a Maid

It’s Black Friday, which means you have either been cleaning up from hosting Thanksgiving yesterday, shopping since 5am, or putting up your Christmas decor (although I know several of you could not wait to put your tree up early). We hosted 13 adults and two...

A Happy Life of Endless Transitions

On my bathroom counter sits a glass quote with a floral background one of my 4th grade students gave me at the end of last year, “Life isn’t a matter of milestones but moments,” thoughts from Rose Kennedy. I’ve kept it up mainly because I love...