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2023 v. 2014 (at Hogsmeade Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaxaLVOl_J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Don't be the reason someone feels insecure. Be the reason someone feels seen, heard, and supported by the whole universe.” @cleowade ⁣ May we remember to lift each other up today and always. Women are strong, powerful, and deserving of all they aspire to be. ⁣ ⁣ Grateful for these + more. ⁣ ⁣ Happy International Women’s Day, ladies! https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjiIZjs2cF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ending February with a GNO that started with dinner at 5:30, followed by dessert and being in bed by 9pm. 😌 + some extra (at Bae) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOvammtP3w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Our MaryJaner is 16 today. Just grateful to still get to love on this floofy girl. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoovSVuu74s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A #1000thinstagrampost to mark having entered my 30s. I used social media to capture some of the best moments of my 20s, but also to highlight a small portion of the difficult aspects. ⁣ ⁣ Between every smile there was plenty of moments of just feeling like everything was too heavy - but it was often tough to put into words or even articulate. Especially when I didn’t want to use social media as a sounding board and preferred talking to another person face to face instead.⁣ ⁣ I’m grateful for all the wonderful things my 20s brought - but in all honesty I feel like my 20s were tough as shit. Countless lessons learned, plenty of tears shed over loss and love, and often wondering and being forced to discover who I wanted to be and what I truly wanted in life. ⁣ ⁣ I have no doubt this will be a lifelong journey, but I’m hoping to soak in this third decade with an open heart, more patience and acceptance, and continuing to let go of things I cannot control while fighting for what I value. Also, I’ll be trying to exercise more. 🙃 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGjPp2OE1F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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22 Thoughts on 222 Days of Marriage in the Year 2022

1. When two stubborn people are asked to make big decisions - compromise is definitely key. And we are learning it’s a helluva journey.

2. If your partner asks where something is, 95% of the time it’s somewhere in the vicinity of “right in front of your face”

3. The order of documents to get your name changed is SSN, DL, passport, then everything else under the sun that has your first and last name tied to it - insurance, bank accounts, credit cards, bills, subscriptions, social media, your heading at the top of your assignments, and does this list ever end.

4. If one partner likes to spend money like there’s no tomorrow, it helps to have one that knows how to pinch pennies and say “we don’t need that” in order to save.

5. Speaking of saving, start doing it. Now. Life married or not is expensive. And accidents and incidents are bound to happen.

6. Speaking of accidents, bundling your auto insurance can usually result in a marriage discount. Now that is some nice savings too.

7. Even if you like the color blue, not everything in a house should be blue… and I guess same could be said about the color black. Green is nice too.

8. If you want to get in and out of a grocery store quickly, don’t take your partner. Especially if said partner likes to check on what new sauces are on the shelves. Because there are always new sauces to check out at the grocery store.

9. Ask permission before starting a tv show without your spouse. Chances are you’ll get a guilt trip later for not waiting to watch something you didn’t think they’d be interested in, because according to them, every show must be discussed first. #dontnetflixandchillsolo

10. It’s a nice treat to bring surprises home for your spouse, even if it’s something as simple as a candy bar. Shows them you were thinking of them while you were out.

11. The kitchen gets messier, the dishwasher fills up faster, and laundry feels like we’re each wearing 5 outfits a day. Cleaning is now a part time job.

12. Remembering to keep date nights on the calendar can be a struggle with busy schedules. But it’s important and should be prioritized.

13. Don’t compare your marriage to other people’s relationships. It adds zero value to yours. There is no perfect relationship or marriage. They all have their own struggles, focus on your own.

14. Practice patience, and accept that you will be practicing it for the rest of your life.

15. You can be with someone for 11 years, and only now learn that they love DOTS candy. Not like, but love. (Who knew there were people that actually “love” DOTS?!)

16. It’s okay to ask your partner to cut back on the dairy before going to sleep.

17. Breakfast in bed is a beautiful and inexpensive gift.

18. Balancing time between family and friends can be difficult, and it’s okay to say “no” when you or your spouse doesn’t feel up to being social. Your people will get it.

19. If possible, get a life insurance policy with long-term care in order to feel a bit more secure for “just in cases”.

20. Even when fighting, remember the promises you made on your wedding day. For better or worse.

21. Say sorry and be sincere about it. Don’t make empty promises you don’t intend to keep - because you will get called out on it by your spouse.

22. Always love harder.

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last time to wake up in my childhood bedroom of 29 years as a single woman. 🥲

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a week + a day away in CA to visit family and friends, celebrate Jimmy and Raelan’s wedding, road trip to Lake Tahoe, and as usual eat too much. ⁣ I love my time with my favorite couple. (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQB37dXh4Xs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I don’t know how to describe last night except say it was an actual dream come true - one that I’ve hoped and prayed for too much. ⁣ ⁣ We started this journey together 10 years ago at different schools, and I’ve waited for him to finish his leg of it for the past 5 years. If you’ve spoken to either of us over the past few years, this topic has more than likely come up. His success feels like my own and I can’t help but repeatedly tell him how proud I am of him for this achievement. (at Lamar University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO23YvWhtoE/?igshid=1msqw6xb2cum7

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I don’t know how to describe last night except say it was an actual dream come true - one that I’ve hoped and prayed for too much. ⁣ ⁣ We started this journey together 10 years ago at different schools, and I’ve waited for him to finish his leg of it for the past 5 years. If you’ve spoken to either of us over the past few years, this topic has more than likely come up. His success feels like my own and I can’t help but repeatedly tell him how proud I am of him for this achievement. (at Lamar University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO23YvWhtoE/?igshid=1msqw6xb2cum7

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2021 is shining a little bit brighter for us. (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ1Uzl5BRLP/?igshid=1q7grj25za0j4

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She said, “goodbye 27.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl8e1wBwEt/?igshid=j7pd023giih

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title: 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 ⁣ alternate title: an entire season where I saw the same 7 people for 3 months straight and didn’t really mind it ⁣ ⁣ Learned to love meals at home, the occasional meal out in a social distanced setting, and ice cream dates in the car. Survived the summer heat (mostly indoors), 15 rounds of radiation for dad, and plenty of time spent contemplating the dumpster world we’re living in. Still trying to grow - while also slowing down & constantly reminding myself not to take a single second for granted in between all my weird emotions. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbVNuhBN-I/?igshid=108v8hqd6tfz6

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a weekend away to celebrate mom & gerard (at Padre Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE0H5FpBHhc/?igshid=ppwhf6nrlk3k

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The Tonto Basin in Arizona has seen countless sunsets and summer days, each bringing beauty and change to this extraordinary place. For nearly 10,000 years, the area has provided, and continues to provide, a home to many diverse people. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient peoples traveled and lived among the cacti and cliffs here. Several Native American tribes such as White Mountain, Chiricauhua, and Tonto Apaches, Yavapais, Pima-Maricopas and more call this area home today. Tonto National Monument protects two well-preserved cliff dwellings, diverse artifacts and gorgeous desert views, linking past to present day. Photo by C. Hall, National Park Service.