Image Description: Winter sunrise through an archway of trees at the dog park. I really really love being able to walk to a nice big dog park. We are half-way through [REDACTED]’s first year of law school and one of the main conversation topics in our home recently has been his plans for the summer.Continue reading “Fire in Your Belly”
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I Heart Frugalwoods
Hello! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020, and the start of self-improvement projects! I have been reading a blog called “Frugalwoods” for a little over a year now. It was recommended to me by a friend whose advice I appreciate, and whose stance on life, raising kids, etc. I greatly admire. January is one ofContinue reading “I Heart Frugalwoods”
Merry Happy
It’s that time of year! A time for celebration, gatherings of family and friends, and a time for reflection. This year we have a lot to reflect on. A year ago, I was wishing at every opportunity for [REDACTED] and I to stay where we were. I was in therapy, working on my anxiety andContinue reading “Merry Happy”
Protecting This House
Last weekend, [REDACTED] and I had my parents up for a visit to celebrate my dad’s birthday. It was their first time seeing the house with all of our things moved in and (almost) all of our boxes unpacked. While they were both enthusiastic and encouraging about the life goal we had unlocked by becomingContinue reading “Protecting This House”
Giving Thanks
(A beautiful blue sky at the dog park this morning!) In the spirit of the season, (and because I gave myself the week off last week and am now wishing I had just sat down and written something to keep my awesome streak of posting every week!) I think it’s important to spend some timeContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
Deep Joy
I am happy that [REDACTED] is enjoying law school. I am happy to have a job. I am really happy that we have a home. It’s a good feeling – happiness – but I haven’t found much joy in our new life quite yet. Before law school and the discussions around moving, not moving, schoolContinue reading “Deep Joy”
Moving 2.0
I couldn’t think about what to write for this post. This is my tenth (!!) week of writing – it feels important. Then I remembered, oh right – we’re buying a house. Let me say that again. We. Are. Buying. A. House. I know. It sounds insane. It sounds crazy. Wait, what!? Why? How? Haven’tContinue reading “Moving 2.0”
Throwing a Temper Tantrum
Before starting this blog, I promised myself that I would not write anything in the heat of the moment. I would allow time and hindsight to help shape my thoughts and put words to my feelings. So far, that has worked well, but one thing I have noticed is that hindsight for each of theseContinue reading “Throwing a Temper Tantrum”
Finding Friends in New Places
A week of living in the apartment with crooked floors, cracked walls, and a seemingly endless supply of meandering fruit flies meant that I had a lot to complain about. I was new to my job, and didn’t feel like I could let my guard down around my coworkers. I didn’t know any of ourContinue reading “Finding Friends in New Places”
The Apartment
Even with months to go before the move, [REDACTED] was firm on needing to find a place to live. My calendar didn’t have more than a few hours of space let alone a full day to make the drive up, see four or five places, and then drive home. [REDACTED] could make the trip thatContinue reading “The Apartment”
Legally Married 