Does bringing in the new year make anyone else feel nostalgic or sentimental? As I think about all I encountered over 2014, I can't help but feel emotional. I got married to my sweetheart and we started our life together. We had so many firsts and it was such a fun adventure. Thinking back I realize mistakes I've made and character flaws I realized I have, but I mostly see all the good that came and all of the lesson I learned. Merging our lives into one was fairly easy for us as we had talked about a lot of it before we even got married. We had so much fun beginning to establish traditions, schedules, and our whole lives.
The week between Christmas and New Year's was fairly quiet for me. We had family things and even work, but my work schedule was slow (I often get off by 10) and I had a lot of time with Marty and to myself. This week was a great time of reflection. I looked back to the amazing year we just had, and looked forward to what I hoped would be an even better year for us. This year we have a lot of big plans and I can't wait for this adventure with Marty. This last year we have been saving money like crazy. Because of how much we were able to save, we are able to buy Disneyland annual passes this year and will be going three times. We are so excited and can hardly contain our excitement. I will also be graduating this year and from there, we will be moving to Evanston, Wyoming. I am excited to be living somewhere more permanent and to start establishing deep roots for the family we will have one day.
Like everyone else, I have some goals for this year. But this time around, I decided to do something a little different. Rather than setting goals that prohibit me from doing things, I am setting goals that instead encourage me to do more of something.
My Goals:
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Exercise 5 days a week EVERY week.
Spend more time reading (books of my choice not for school)
Get more sleep
Continue to develop my business and be able to bring in a stable income
Go on more dates with my husband
Reduce stress by not overextending myself and coping with breathing exercises and yoga
Talking through my anxieties and stress with Marty rather than shutting myself off
Simplify my life by getting rid of anything I don't use or need
Spend more time engaged with my surroundings instead of my phone or computer
Happy New Year! I hope we all can better ourselves throughout the year and go on as many adventures as we can. I hope we all find more happiness and learn to be engaged with the world around us.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Friday, December 19, 2014
Feeling Blessed
Maybe it's this time of year, but lately I have sure been grateful for the beautiful life I've been given. During this season, it's so easy to get caught up in all the things we dont have rather than all the wonderful things we've been blessed with. I got caught up in it too, but was soon given a reality check when I realized how fortunate I really am. So many others struggle to pay bills, are lost, lonely, or depressed. So many are hungry and homeless. It breaks my heart when I think of how much I've been blessed with and some people have so much less.
I feel so blessed that Marty and I both have good jobs. I don't always like mine, especially my 12 hour holiday shifts, but I am so lucky to have it. I'm grateful for school and that soon, I will be teaching and having a reliable job for my family. I'm also thankful for our ability to save money and not have financial stress. This is such a real thing for so many people and I know just how hard that can be. I'm so grateful, also, for my business. It has done extremely well and has helped bring in extra income for us as well as teach me a lot about responsibility.
Even more so, I'm so thankful for my absolutely amazing husband. Seriously, he makes my life so much better. He walks me out to my car each morning, helps me scrape it, and makes sure I'm safe. I came home from my boutique last week to a squeaky clean home that me cleaned all by himself on his day off. He stays up late helping me with nutrition homework and cheering me on. He always supports, enciurages, and loves me, even when I don't deserve it. We have so much fun together and he is truly my best friend.
I could go on and on about now I'm grateful for family, our home, food, and everything else but I want to keep this post short. I am truly grateful for everything I have and encourage everyone to make a list of all the things they are grateful for. Also, remember that during this time of year, we should try to give back as much as we can. We should be supporters of our fellow men, and try to help any way we can. Merry Christmas everyone!
I feel so blessed that Marty and I both have good jobs. I don't always like mine, especially my 12 hour holiday shifts, but I am so lucky to have it. I'm grateful for school and that soon, I will be teaching and having a reliable job for my family. I'm also thankful for our ability to save money and not have financial stress. This is such a real thing for so many people and I know just how hard that can be. I'm so grateful, also, for my business. It has done extremely well and has helped bring in extra income for us as well as teach me a lot about responsibility.
Even more so, I'm so thankful for my absolutely amazing husband. Seriously, he makes my life so much better. He walks me out to my car each morning, helps me scrape it, and makes sure I'm safe. I came home from my boutique last week to a squeaky clean home that me cleaned all by himself on his day off. He stays up late helping me with nutrition homework and cheering me on. He always supports, enciurages, and loves me, even when I don't deserve it. We have so much fun together and he is truly my best friend.
I could go on and on about now I'm grateful for family, our home, food, and everything else but I want to keep this post short. I am truly grateful for everything I have and encourage everyone to make a list of all the things they are grateful for. Also, remember that during this time of year, we should try to give back as much as we can. We should be supporters of our fellow men, and try to help any way we can. Merry Christmas everyone!
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Learning to Choose Happiness
This week has been absolute madness. To let everyone see into my week, let me explain what I had going on. School was awful this week. I had a 5 page creative non-fiction paper, a 6-7 page British literature critical essay, a personal diet analysis (basically a three page paper about my own nutrition), a nutrition assignment on the glycemic index and exchange list, a nutrition discussion post, a nutrition quiz, two Spanish assignments, a Spanish test, all while staying caught up on my reading for school. I can barely handle how much homework I had to do this week. Besides that, I had work (I'm so tired- 4 am shifts are rough) and my actual classes to attend. I also hadn't a boutiques to prepare for as well as trying to keep up on ournhome with Marty's help and finding time t soendwith him.
Well, the meat of this post is not to complain, but to explain how much better stress and hard times are with a happy attitude. My goal as do lately is to stay calm when troubles come and to be happy even when I want to be bitter or angry. With such a busy schedule, it would be so easy to be grumpy and always complain. It would also be miserable. I had such a bug learning experience this week. Lately, I have loved making my own whole wheat bread to eat for lunches- it's also so much healthier. I decided to make some Friday night but started too late as I had to be up at 3 the next morning to go to work for a few hours before my boutique started. Marty, who is the absolute sweetest husband, offered to stay up and bake it for me so I could get some rest. I woke up around midnight to the smell of burnt bread. Marty had forgotten to get it out as he had fallen asleep. Frantic, I ran to the kitchen t get it out before we smoked out our apartment. I woke Marty up to ask him how long it had been in there. Poor Marty felt so bad. At first, I felt angry because I really wanted this bread for my lunch the next day and I had spent some of my time making it when I still had lots to do. When I took a step back from my bad feelings, I realized how grateful I was for my husband. How can I be mad when he always helps me and takes so much of my stress and burdens off my shoulders. He was trying to be helpful, and his effort and willingness to help me is worth so much more than a loaf of bread. I was overwhelmed with feelings of love and gratitude for Marty, and I know this is how I am intended to deal with anger because seeing the good washes it out and replaces it with wholesome and happy feelings and thoughts.
Besides all he stress and the long to-do list, I honestly felt happy this week. I don't even think it was all that bad. Choosing happiness can make all the difference in our lives. Plus, who wants to be angry or bitter anyway? I am so grateful for this lesson and I can't wait to see how I am able to better deal with my trials and shortcomings. Also, I'm really grateful for Marty. He makes everything better. Love you, babe! Here's to an even better week.
Well, the meat of this post is not to complain, but to explain how much better stress and hard times are with a happy attitude. My goal as do lately is to stay calm when troubles come and to be happy even when I want to be bitter or angry. With such a busy schedule, it would be so easy to be grumpy and always complain. It would also be miserable. I had such a bug learning experience this week. Lately, I have loved making my own whole wheat bread to eat for lunches- it's also so much healthier. I decided to make some Friday night but started too late as I had to be up at 3 the next morning to go to work for a few hours before my boutique started. Marty, who is the absolute sweetest husband, offered to stay up and bake it for me so I could get some rest. I woke up around midnight to the smell of burnt bread. Marty had forgotten to get it out as he had fallen asleep. Frantic, I ran to the kitchen t get it out before we smoked out our apartment. I woke Marty up to ask him how long it had been in there. Poor Marty felt so bad. At first, I felt angry because I really wanted this bread for my lunch the next day and I had spent some of my time making it when I still had lots to do. When I took a step back from my bad feelings, I realized how grateful I was for my husband. How can I be mad when he always helps me and takes so much of my stress and burdens off my shoulders. He was trying to be helpful, and his effort and willingness to help me is worth so much more than a loaf of bread. I was overwhelmed with feelings of love and gratitude for Marty, and I know this is how I am intended to deal with anger because seeing the good washes it out and replaces it with wholesome and happy feelings and thoughts.
Besides all he stress and the long to-do list, I honestly felt happy this week. I don't even think it was all that bad. Choosing happiness can make all the difference in our lives. Plus, who wants to be angry or bitter anyway? I am so grateful for this lesson and I can't wait to see how I am able to better deal with my trials and shortcomings. Also, I'm really grateful for Marty. He makes everything better. Love you, babe! Here's to an even better week.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Nutrition Misconceptions
As I transferred to WSU this last summer, I was given the opportunity (basically I have to gradate) to choose a minor. Many English majors choose to minor in technical writing, gender studies, or other areas of the humanities. I, on the other hand, chose something completely different. I chose nutrition. With my weight loss in the last year, my interest of wholesome and healthy eating increased and continues to do so. I always like to say that I don't have a "science brain" and my nutrition classes are definitely proving that theory to be fact. However, I am up for the challenge and am loving everything I am learning.
When I started, I feared some of my professors would have fallen trap to the misconceptions of mainstream nutrition. I knew that they were obviously qualified to teach the course but many misconceptions are still taught today and widely believed. Luckily, my professors seem to be ahead of them. I watched a documentary called Hungry for Change (you can find it on Netflix) and that was my first big eye opener. I loved this documentary because it wasn't just a bunch of people that have always been thin and athletic telling you what to eat so you can look like them. Rather, it was a large group of people who had at one time been dangerously obese and then took control to improve their health. That fact alone was so much more inspiring. I loved the documentary and finished watching feeling just like he title suggested, hungry for change.
One thing both professors and the documentary pointed out was the complete misconception of dairy products. Super-market grade diary is NOT healthy at all! It is full or hormones, chemicals, and... sugar. And not just lactose (milk sugar) but lots of added sugar to make it taste the way it does. Yogurts, cheeses, milk, anything dairy is completely loaded with sugar. Even worse are the low-fat varieties. They have even more sugar and artificial sweeteners/flavorings in them than the products containing all the fat. The best option for dairy products is organic. Even at that, dairy should be eaten in moderation as it as not as healthy as most people are taught.
Do you know what else is bad? All those awful low fat, low calorie, and other diet foods that companies produce to pray on people who want to lose weight. You know those weight watchers snack cakes that are less than 100 calories so they must be good for you? No way! They are right, they do not contain sugar, or a least any real sugar. Instead, they are loaded up with artificial sugar substitutes that are even worse for you than sugar! The artificial sugars make your body think its getting sugar, so it responds in that way only to find out their is no sugar for it to absorb. Because your body has this response, it wants more sugar to complete its already started process. Have you ever noticed that diet soda drinkers are usually so much more addicted to their sodas than the people who drink the original? This is why. Low calorie, low fat, and low sugar processed foods should be avoided. Instead, natural whole foods should be consumed.
Well, this is as far as my rant goes today. I'm sure it will continue to develop as I learn more about nutrition and foods. Until next time, drink a green smoothie and eat your vegetables. :)
When I started, I feared some of my professors would have fallen trap to the misconceptions of mainstream nutrition. I knew that they were obviously qualified to teach the course but many misconceptions are still taught today and widely believed. Luckily, my professors seem to be ahead of them. I watched a documentary called Hungry for Change (you can find it on Netflix) and that was my first big eye opener. I loved this documentary because it wasn't just a bunch of people that have always been thin and athletic telling you what to eat so you can look like them. Rather, it was a large group of people who had at one time been dangerously obese and then took control to improve their health. That fact alone was so much more inspiring. I loved the documentary and finished watching feeling just like he title suggested, hungry for change.
One thing both professors and the documentary pointed out was the complete misconception of dairy products. Super-market grade diary is NOT healthy at all! It is full or hormones, chemicals, and... sugar. And not just lactose (milk sugar) but lots of added sugar to make it taste the way it does. Yogurts, cheeses, milk, anything dairy is completely loaded with sugar. Even worse are the low-fat varieties. They have even more sugar and artificial sweeteners/flavorings in them than the products containing all the fat. The best option for dairy products is organic. Even at that, dairy should be eaten in moderation as it as not as healthy as most people are taught.
Do you know what else is bad? All those awful low fat, low calorie, and other diet foods that companies produce to pray on people who want to lose weight. You know those weight watchers snack cakes that are less than 100 calories so they must be good for you? No way! They are right, they do not contain sugar, or a least any real sugar. Instead, they are loaded up with artificial sugar substitutes that are even worse for you than sugar! The artificial sugars make your body think its getting sugar, so it responds in that way only to find out their is no sugar for it to absorb. Because your body has this response, it wants more sugar to complete its already started process. Have you ever noticed that diet soda drinkers are usually so much more addicted to their sodas than the people who drink the original? This is why. Low calorie, low fat, and low sugar processed foods should be avoided. Instead, natural whole foods should be consumed.
Well, this is as far as my rant goes today. I'm sure it will continue to develop as I learn more about nutrition and foods. Until next time, drink a green smoothie and eat your vegetables. :)
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Marriage Isn't Scary, I Promise.
Well... I haven't posted in a long while. Oops. Things have been busy but I can finally say that I am adjusting to my very full and busy life. This post may seem mushy (a lot of mine do), but its something I really wanted to express. Maybe no one can relate, but it is something that I want to share.
Growing up, I had an image of what marriage was like based on my own environment. Not all times were bad, but I can honestly say that my old vision of marriage was extremely dull and inadequate. To be candid, I was even scared of being married for a really long time. My parents were divorced when I was 17 old. They had been through a lot together, but still it just didn't work out. For quite awhile, I saw marriage as a chore. I saw it as something I had to do that may or may not be happy or even work. This attitude showed in my choice of boys I dated. I dated boys who were often really good lairs, and were there when they wanted to be. I looked for the worst in them because that's what I expected. I didn't want my marriage to be like my parents, but somehow that vision of marriage was all I could see for myself.
When I met Marty, little did I know that in just a little over a year that we would be married. I kept myself distant at first. I held in all my deepest feelings and hurt and tried to act like the screwed up perception of relationships that I had was ok. How Marty put up with my constant insecurities and negative attitude is beyond me. Like before, I expected the worst but with him, the worst never came. I saw so much more good than I did bad, that the flaws became irrelevant and unimportant. I saw how much someone can care for another.
Since then, and especially since being married, my perception of relationships and marriage has changed drastically. I have learned that marriage is nothing like what I thought it was, and absolutely nothing like what we see dramatized in movies and television-- It's BETTER! It isn't screaming fights, nagging, name-calling, or even fancy dates, lavish gifts, constant physical touch, or anything like that. It's love. And love is simple. Love is the arm you feel close around you in the middle of the night, or the smile he gives you as you make dinner together. Love is when your spouse boils water for you while you are sick when there is no more for your bath, its dancing in the living room, or singing cheesy love songs to each other in the car. It's saying your sorry when you disagree and admitting when are wrong. It is giving up the deepest part of you willingly and loving your spouse despite their darkest secrets and lowest feelings.
Despite the newness of our marriage, I can truly say that I know that marriage is going to be hard sometimes-- aren't all the best things in life difficult at some point? But with whatever trials we may have to face, I am so glad that I get to do it with my best friend. Marriage is truly a gift and we are so blessed to be able to commit to something so wonderful and to be given the change to have our own families one day. When I was engaged, I heard a lot of negative things about marriage all of which I know depend so much on our attitudes and approaches. Yes, its hard. Yes, it's added responsibility. Yes, its an adjustment. But all of those things can be good. Why is change or hard work bad? It's not! Our instantly gratifying world likes to tell us that it is though, because so many do not desire to take the effort or time to make something worthwhile. If it's not perfect at first, they want to throw it out. Marriage isn't valued in our society as much as it used to be. Divorce rates are soaring and people are scared to commit themselves. With so much evil in the world, I can understand the hesitation. I felt it too, at one point. However, marriage to the right person is absolutely amazing. How great is it that we have a partner to share our happiest moments and our lowest times? We have someone to lean on when we are sad and someone to cleave to when times get hard. There WILL be times or trial and difficulty, but you get to go through them together. Despite what I heard form others, marrying Marty was the best choice I ever made, and I feel so happy and blessed that he chose me to share this crazy life with.
Growing up, I had an image of what marriage was like based on my own environment. Not all times were bad, but I can honestly say that my old vision of marriage was extremely dull and inadequate. To be candid, I was even scared of being married for a really long time. My parents were divorced when I was 17 old. They had been through a lot together, but still it just didn't work out. For quite awhile, I saw marriage as a chore. I saw it as something I had to do that may or may not be happy or even work. This attitude showed in my choice of boys I dated. I dated boys who were often really good lairs, and were there when they wanted to be. I looked for the worst in them because that's what I expected. I didn't want my marriage to be like my parents, but somehow that vision of marriage was all I could see for myself.
When I met Marty, little did I know that in just a little over a year that we would be married. I kept myself distant at first. I held in all my deepest feelings and hurt and tried to act like the screwed up perception of relationships that I had was ok. How Marty put up with my constant insecurities and negative attitude is beyond me. Like before, I expected the worst but with him, the worst never came. I saw so much more good than I did bad, that the flaws became irrelevant and unimportant. I saw how much someone can care for another.
Since then, and especially since being married, my perception of relationships and marriage has changed drastically. I have learned that marriage is nothing like what I thought it was, and absolutely nothing like what we see dramatized in movies and television-- It's BETTER! It isn't screaming fights, nagging, name-calling, or even fancy dates, lavish gifts, constant physical touch, or anything like that. It's love. And love is simple. Love is the arm you feel close around you in the middle of the night, or the smile he gives you as you make dinner together. Love is when your spouse boils water for you while you are sick when there is no more for your bath, its dancing in the living room, or singing cheesy love songs to each other in the car. It's saying your sorry when you disagree and admitting when are wrong. It is giving up the deepest part of you willingly and loving your spouse despite their darkest secrets and lowest feelings.
Despite the newness of our marriage, I can truly say that I know that marriage is going to be hard sometimes-- aren't all the best things in life difficult at some point? But with whatever trials we may have to face, I am so glad that I get to do it with my best friend. Marriage is truly a gift and we are so blessed to be able to commit to something so wonderful and to be given the change to have our own families one day. When I was engaged, I heard a lot of negative things about marriage all of which I know depend so much on our attitudes and approaches. Yes, its hard. Yes, it's added responsibility. Yes, its an adjustment. But all of those things can be good. Why is change or hard work bad? It's not! Our instantly gratifying world likes to tell us that it is though, because so many do not desire to take the effort or time to make something worthwhile. If it's not perfect at first, they want to throw it out. Marriage isn't valued in our society as much as it used to be. Divorce rates are soaring and people are scared to commit themselves. With so much evil in the world, I can understand the hesitation. I felt it too, at one point. However, marriage to the right person is absolutely amazing. How great is it that we have a partner to share our happiest moments and our lowest times? We have someone to lean on when we are sad and someone to cleave to when times get hard. There WILL be times or trial and difficulty, but you get to go through them together. Despite what I heard form others, marrying Marty was the best choice I ever made, and I feel so happy and blessed that he chose me to share this crazy life with.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
New Jobs, New Work Adventures
This morning I decided to call kneaders (my new job) and ask them for my schedule for next week when I start. Well it turned out that they never sent me a schedule and my first shift was in two hours. Holy crazy. I haven't works in about 8 months so I was a nervous wreck. I can even shamelessly admit that I called Marty crying when I found out I had to go in. I wasn't prepared, I didn't have the menu completely memorized like I wanted, and I didn't even have the right pants or shoes yet. I started to panic as I got ready to head to my first day at my new job. I was a clammy nervous wreck. Yay for bodily stress responses.
My first shift was only two hours but turned into 3.5. But its ok because I actually enjoyed. Imagine that, the shy, nervous girl actually did ok and liked it. Its definitely challenging as I still have so much learning to do. But it was so much fun to go and work, especially after such a long time. I loved helping customers and meeting my new co workers. Although, there is a lot. Who knew Ogden Kneaders had about 50 employees? My shift went well and I think I'm really going to like working again and my new job,
My new working endeavors don't stop there though. I have been writing a lot lately because I've had so much down time. Nothing serious, but I definitely want to publish something in the future. It probably wont make lots of money, but I don't even care. Having a published book would be pay enough for me!
Besides writing, I have been dabbing into my own little business. As many of you probably already know, I have been making and selling cute little head wraps. They are so cute and I absolutely love doing it. They have been selling like crazy!
A few people have even suggested I turn it into a small business and sell my product and stores and boutiques. I have definitely been looking into this but quite honestly, I don't even know where to start! Do I get more people to buy from me first? Do I stick a name on it and create a name for myself then turn it into a business? Is that even legal? Is it even worth it? I have no idea!!! But I do know I love making these cute head wraps, and I love when people pick them up and love them as much as I do! Who knows, maybe this will be a few times thing, or maybe is will be a small business. Who knows at this point? If you have any advice, suggestions, or pointers, please please please share them in the comments or any direct contact to me. I would so greatly appreciate it!
My first shift was only two hours but turned into 3.5. But its ok because I actually enjoyed. Imagine that, the shy, nervous girl actually did ok and liked it. Its definitely challenging as I still have so much learning to do. But it was so much fun to go and work, especially after such a long time. I loved helping customers and meeting my new co workers. Although, there is a lot. Who knew Ogden Kneaders had about 50 employees? My shift went well and I think I'm really going to like working again and my new job,
My new working endeavors don't stop there though. I have been writing a lot lately because I've had so much down time. Nothing serious, but I definitely want to publish something in the future. It probably wont make lots of money, but I don't even care. Having a published book would be pay enough for me!
Besides writing, I have been dabbing into my own little business. As many of you probably already know, I have been making and selling cute little head wraps. They are so cute and I absolutely love doing it. They have been selling like crazy! A few people have even suggested I turn it into a small business and sell my product and stores and boutiques. I have definitely been looking into this but quite honestly, I don't even know where to start! Do I get more people to buy from me first? Do I stick a name on it and create a name for myself then turn it into a business? Is that even legal? Is it even worth it? I have no idea!!! But I do know I love making these cute head wraps, and I love when people pick them up and love them as much as I do! Who knows, maybe this will be a few times thing, or maybe is will be a small business. Who knows at this point? If you have any advice, suggestions, or pointers, please please please share them in the comments or any direct contact to me. I would so greatly appreciate it!
Monday, June 2, 2014
Being Married... it's the best!
With finals, moving, wedding plans, honeymoon, and getting all settled, I haven't posted in quite some time. Slacking, I know. Well, I am finally going to post all bout this new adventure Marty and I are beginning together!
First things first, I survived final, barely! My grades weren't quite what I was hoping for, but I didn't get anything lower than a B which is pretty good considering my mind was focused on getting married, not school. I had the hardest classes I had ever taken which became even more difficult when I couldn't fully focus. I was just too dang excited to get married! After I finished school I had two more weeks until our wedding. It was crazy busy and really hectic, but we survived- thank goodness!
Finally, it was the wedding. The last few days before the wedding were emotionally and physically exhausting. I am so glad I never have to do that again. With everyone on edge, it was not a fun time. But we got through it and the wedding was absolutely perfect! Marty and I were married on May 17 and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Everything looked so beautiful and we were surrounded by so many amazing people. The days festivities went well and we didn't have any major catastrophes. And if there were, I didn't notice because all I could think about was my cute new husband. I was so overwhelmed with love and I felt happier than I ever have. Honestly, I cant remember a lot of the small nitty gritty details but I can clearly remember the way I felt, and I think that's what's more important anyway. Marty and I are so grateful to everyone who helped and supported us on our special day. We feel so blessed.
Right after our reception, Marty and I flew out to Las Vegas for our honeymoon. We had so much fun and Marty definitely spoiled me! I knew we were going to Vegas but everything else was a surprise. We stayed in a huge suite in Palms Place, which isn't right on the strip but it was beautiful and more quiet. It was still really close to the strip though so we could get there really quickly. I haven't ever stayed in Vegas other than for dance competitions, so it was fun to go exploring. We walked through almost all the hotels and lots of the stores- it was great! Some of the fun things we did were- the coke factory, M&M world, the Eiffel Tower replica, gondola rides in the venetian, Carlos Bakery (Cake Boss), the wax museum, the mall, a really cool rare bookstore, and swimming in our hotels pool. We had so much fun and I was sad when we had to come home. Thanks babe for the best honeymoon ever!
So being married is most likely the best thing ever! I love lazy weekend mornings, snuggles, seeing each other every day, cooking together, keeping up on the housework together, everything! Its so fun! But can I just say... I hate when we are apart. How on earth did I ever do long distance? We are apart for about 10 hours everyday and by then I can hardly wait to see him again. Newlywed probs? Oh well. It is so fun to start merging our lives together in every way and to start setting up schedules, traditions, and making memories together. We are so happy and having so much fun being married!
5 reasons why being married to Marty is the best:
1. He is excited to see me every morning and every night when he comes home.
2. He always helps with cooking, dishes, cleaning, and anything else that needs to be done.
3. He loves with expecting anything back. When he does something for me, he does it out of love rather than out of expecting something in return.
4. He's so funny! I never stop laughing when he is around.
5. We have so much fun together! No matter what we do we are laughing and smiling and enjoying our time together.
Finally, it was the wedding. The last few days before the wedding were emotionally and physically exhausting. I am so glad I never have to do that again. With everyone on edge, it was not a fun time. But we got through it and the wedding was absolutely perfect! Marty and I were married on May 17 and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Everything looked so beautiful and we were surrounded by so many amazing people. The days festivities went well and we didn't have any major catastrophes. And if there were, I didn't notice because all I could think about was my cute new husband. I was so overwhelmed with love and I felt happier than I ever have. Honestly, I cant remember a lot of the small nitty gritty details but I can clearly remember the way I felt, and I think that's what's more important anyway. Marty and I are so grateful to everyone who helped and supported us on our special day. We feel so blessed.
5 reasons why being married to Marty is the best:
1. He is excited to see me every morning and every night when he comes home.
2. He always helps with cooking, dishes, cleaning, and anything else that needs to be done.
3. He loves with expecting anything back. When he does something for me, he does it out of love rather than out of expecting something in return.
4. He's so funny! I never stop laughing when he is around.
5. We have so much fun together! No matter what we do we are laughing and smiling and enjoying our time together.
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