I guess I need to change my blog name. In November 2024, Tyler and I added a dog to our family. An English Cream Golden Retriever named Gryffin. Yes, we are millennials. Yes, he’s named after Gryffindor from Harry Potter- also yes he has the Gryffindor harness and all the Harry Potter Bark toys. It…
If you’ve read anything I’ve written, it’s obvious I’m Christian. I’m not the kind that is knocking on peoples doors to “save them”. You do you. Your belief system may be different from mine. That’s ok. I won’t sit here and argue with anyone about who’s right or wrong because it will accomplish nothing. I…
I had my last day at my job Friday. It was my choice. I resigned and left on great terms. They countered and offered me a promotion. My director advised me I was one of the only people he’s ever done that for. I greatly appreciated being valued but politely declined. There were reasons why…
I met a friend for coffee. She recently went through a disastrous breakup with a loser she thought was “the one” and is dating again and told me all her dating horror stories and that’s she’s still hurt by her ex and asked how on earth she could find a guy and be married and…
I’ve heard if you’re friends for longer than seven years that your friendship is for life. I knew of Ivy and had met her several times throughout my life before we really connected in 2017 (seven years ago). We’re actually relatives. Per her own speech at my wedding “Long story short, I’m Lindsay’s cousin, but…
Tyler and I met in person on windy November day. We decided to get coffee at Hyperion Espresso. I told my dad I would be back in an hour as I was just going out on another date. We ended up spending the entire day exploring the city . I did keep my dad and…
Tyler proposed in Magic Kingdom, a year ago today and it was magical. Just before the fireworks, with a hand carved box in front of the Walt Disney and Mickey statue in front of Cinderella Castle. He planned the whole thing out and put thought into the ring. It was gorgeous, vintage inspired, delicate, with…
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