Get on the debt-free boat

 

{: We are doing a debt-snowball but we are no longer following Dave Ramsey’s plan. I talk a little more about it in this post.}

First,  thanks for your comments on yesterday’s post.  Your encouragement & kind words reminded me that there is much goodness in this world.  Thank you.   are the reason I blog.

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I am excited.  So, excited.   I have been waiting my whole life to get to this point.

There’s been so much uncertainty the past 4 years.  While Joseph was in law-school, debt kept accruing & I didn’t like it, but there wasn’t much we could do about it.  I worked, which greatly helped reduce the amount we had to borrow, but we still took out the max amount allotted for financial aid.

Now, Joseph has a job–a bona fide career.  And one that he really likes.  I keep...

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Intuitive Blogging

At Yosemite, whilst on our summer road trip ’12

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Last week I talked about intuitive eating.

Today I want to talk about intuitive blogging.  (You already know why I blog.)  Or rather, blogging as a natural extension to life.  Not something planned, rigid, or prescribed.  I know that may work for some blogs, but the evolution that has occurred to this space, to me, over recent months, will not grant that.

Much has changed since I first began this blog almost 4 years ago (my first post!)–in the content as well as my approach.  Hopefully my pictures, writing, the overall feel & authenticity of the blog has improved.  But through it all, I’ve hoped to be a living, breathing extension of my life.

After all, this why I love blogs.  This is what I think makes blog worth...

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Key to a happy marriage

{This post is dedicated to my friend Paige, soon to be married.  Other well-wishes for the blushing bride may be found at parscaeli.}

I KNOW this to be the key to a happy marriage, happy life:

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Do you have a favorite quote or thought that has helped you have a happier marriage?

What advice have you received about relationships that has helped you in your own?

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