life – Legally Married

Side Hustles

I don’t know how we got here, but we live in an era of side-hustles. While working my 9-5 (which is actually more like an 8:30-5 because, work culture) I am constantly wondering what else I could be doing to add a bit more to my savings, or bump up my contributions towards retirement, orContinue reading “Side Hustles”

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”

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”

What If

Let’s do this together. Take a deep breath in, and think of one thing that is bringing you down. It’s winter. It’s cold. Maybe, like me, you have a runny nose and a slight headache. Now exhale, and think of one thing that is lifting you up. Do you love your job? That’s good! DoContinue reading “What If”

Where do we go?

I had told the sad story of why [REDACTED] wanted to go to law school and how it was ruining my life so many times I was numb to it. I was tired of the tension that I held in my body for months as the unknowns and unknowables kept coming in waves. What wasContinue reading “Where do we go?”