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Category: Lifestyle

  • Taking Risks

    Taking Risks

    Man, does time fly! We are already in July 2016. Brighton jokes that I say that every month… and he might be right. That’s because I am always looking forward at what I have coming up that I tend to round time rather ridiculously. For instance, last weekend I said, “I can’t believe that June […]

  • Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

    Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

    Our Wedding Day   When I was planning the wedding, I found it really helpful to view other past-brides’ timelines. Today I’m sharing my wedding day timeline and overview (with photos!) (Warning: This is a long one!) 6:00am – Bridesmaids Getting Ready Our day started out bright and early! My maid of honor and one […]

  • Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]

    Changing Your Name After Marriage & Why I’m Taking His Name [Newlywed 101]

    When we had the wedding and all related festivities, some people asked me if I was changing my name. For me, it wasn’t much of a question. I considered my options, and chose what fit best for me. Brighton didn’t care one way or another, and let me choose for myself. In addition, I’ve read […]

  • Lantern Fest

    Lantern Fest

    This weekend, Brighton and I participated in the Lantern Fest. The premise of the event is that each participant can light their own lantern and set it off at the same time of thousands of lanterns.   History of Lantern Release (Source) The origin of the lantern festival are somewhat unclear from my research, but […]

  • Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

    Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

    I had been looking forward to having my bachelorette weekend for quite some time. I rarely get uninterrupted/rushed time with my closest friends in Florida, and never together at the same time! Originally we looked at going to Key West, but it was still Spring Break for many colleges and schools, and we didn’t want […]

  • We Did It! [Wedding]

    We Did It! [Wedding]

    I apologize that my blog has been on hiatus, but I wanted to do a quick update to let everyone know that I am still around and I’ve got lots of exciting posts to share! Stay tuned for updates coming soon! ——————————- In a nutshell, the past two weeks have been a whirlwind for me. […]

  • What Getting Married Means to Me [Wedding]

    What Getting Married Means to Me [Wedding]

    As I am only three weeks away from getting married, I am reflecting on what marriage really means to me. When I first announced that I was getting married to my friends and family, they were a mixed of shocked and excited. Obviously, they were excited because I have found someone that I want to […]

  • Simple Solutions to Keep Life Interesting

    Simple Solutions to Keep Life Interesting

    If you’re anything like me, it’s hard to sit still, and all too easy fall into a routine that doesn’t let you get the most out of your life. Routines are great for some things, like eating healthy and exercise! But for me, routines of how I like to spend my free time are often […]

  • 1 Month to Go! [Wedding]

    1 Month to Go! [Wedding]

    34 Days and Counting… Wednesday marks the official 1 month out countdown until our wedding! Some part of me is stressed about getting everything done. The other part of me is feeling like the end is in sight, and I am ready. Last time I checked in about wedding stuff was about a month ago. […]

  • 7 Unexpected Lessons from Working in the Service Industry

    7 Unexpected Lessons from Working in the Service Industry

    I’ve been working in the service industry for about a year now, and just from the past year, I’ve had some pretty odd tales from the front desk of my hotel. Looking back, I have worked in the service industry for a total of about 8 years with my jobs combined. I’ve worked at a YMCA, my […]