This month marks my 1 year blogging anniversary...I can't believe I have been blogging for an entire year! Wow, it's flown by. I've experienced so many changes in the past year and I loved being able to document them here on this blog. I have always enjoyed writing and this has been a creative outlet for me. Thank you all for your support over this year and for making me feel like my posts have made an impact and a difference. I like to write about things going on in my life and hope that there is someone out there who I can encourage through my experiences. Many of you weren't around when I originally started this blog, so I thought I would share a little bit about myself through 25 random facts about me!
1. Cereal is my favorite food -- I could eat it every day and be perfectly happy.
2. I love country music.
3. I'm a runner and have been since I was 12. Running is therapeutic to me.
4. My favorite shows are Gilmore Girls and Friends. I still watch the reruns all the time.
5. I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant with my first child. :)
6. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 11 years old.
7. I love coffee! Now that I'm pregnant, I only drink decaf, but I still love the taste.
8. One of my favorite activities is going on walks with my husband and my dog.
9. My mom is my best friend and always has been.
10. I'm extremely organized and basically live by my planner.
11. My husband and I have been married for a little over a year and a half.
12. Our dog Cedric is like our child -- he is very spoiled and loved!
13. I graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration: Concentration Management and Marketing.
14. I'm red headed, blue-eyed, fair-skinned and left-handed -- basically one big recessive gene!
15. I have a passion for missions and children.
16. I genuinely enjoy eating healthy foods and staying active.
17. On the same note, my downfall is sweets. I am a true chocoholic.
18. I currently work for Land Rover as a cashier and accounts payable clerk.
19. I've lived in Georgia my whole life, but often get mistaken for a Yankee.
20. I'm not very athletic but I have tried tap, jazz, ballet, softball, and tennis over the years.
21. My dream is to one day work for a Christian non-profit and have a job that truly helps make a difference in people's lives.
22. I love to travel and have been to Jamaica, Mexico, South Korea, and Costa Rica.
23. My favorite place in the world is the beach. It's the place where I feel the most connected to God.
24. I am an Assistant Pastor's wife and our family is very active in ministry and church life.
25. It's very hard for me to give up on something. I put everything I have into the things that I do and the people who I love. I will fight hard to make those things and relationships work.
Again, I genuinely appreciate all the support and hope you continue to follow and be encouraged by my story. If you have anything in particular that you would like me to write about, please let me know! :)
Showing posts with label 1 year anniversary. Show all posts
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Friday, August 1, 2014
Monday, November 18, 2013
The First Married Year
I can't believe that my husband and I have almost been married 1 year already! In some respects, it feels like just yesterday and in others, it feels like we've been together forever. I can definitely say that our first year of marriage has been one for the books where we grew in love, knowledge, and wisdom of how to be a good spouse to one another. I do not claim to know as much as someone who has been married for 25+ years, but I can say I have learned quite a few things during our first year together as husband and wife. This is by far not everything, but a few good nuggets of truth and encouragement that can help every engaged or newlywed couple make their marriage a more successful and happy one.
1. Loving your spouse is a daily choice -- if you believe that love is an emotion in your marriage, then there will be times where you don't "feel" loving towards your spouse. You can't base your love for your spouse on how you are feeling that day or how they are acting. On those days where you have to pick up their dirty laundry off the floor and take out the trash because they forgot again, you must choose to love them anyways.
2. Be silly together.
3. Even though you now live together, take the time to go on a date and spend time alone together out of the house.
4. Life can get stressful very quickly -- laugh together, as much and as often as you can.
5. Do little things for each other. Surprise each other.
6. Compliment each other -- your spouse needs that reminder that you still find them attractive.
7. Start traditions together.
8. Celebrate the small accomplishments together.
9. Encourage your spouse daily -- they need your constant support whether they act like it or not.
10. Forgive easily and quickly -- holding on to a grudge towards the person who you will spend the rest of your life with is going to be miserable for everyone.
11. You aren't the perfect spouse so don't expect them to be -- they are learning what marriage is all about right there alongside you.
12. Be selfless -- make their lunch, do something sweet for them, clean up after them, even if they haven't done that for you recently. Do it anyways.
13. Love them unconditionally -- don't let your actions towards your spouse be based on their actions towards you. Show them unconditional love even if they may not "deserve" it that day.
14. Be affectionate towards each other -- don't be afraid of public displays of affection. You are married now and it will probably make your spouse feel special.
15. Words can hurt and can never be taken back. Be careful of what you say to each other. Think about what you say and the impact it will have on your marriage before you say it. You will make your marriage a much happier thing if you just think before you speak.
16. Make your spouse feel special -- in all the busyness of life, it's easy to forget to do this, but it's important.
17. Never walk out during a fight.
18. Make couple friends.
19. Find a mentor that has been successful in their marriage and can offer you wisdom and guidance when you need it -- you will need it.
20. Respect and love your spouse's family -- they are your family now too.
21. Respect the way your spouse deals with stress or conflict -- forcing them handle it your way isn't going to work.
22. Tell your spouse you love them. All the time. More importantly, show your spouse you love them. Actions speak louder than words.
1. Loving your spouse is a daily choice -- if you believe that love is an emotion in your marriage, then there will be times where you don't "feel" loving towards your spouse. You can't base your love for your spouse on how you are feeling that day or how they are acting. On those days where you have to pick up their dirty laundry off the floor and take out the trash because they forgot again, you must choose to love them anyways.
2. Be silly together.
3. Even though you now live together, take the time to go on a date and spend time alone together out of the house.
4. Life can get stressful very quickly -- laugh together, as much and as often as you can.
5. Do little things for each other. Surprise each other.
6. Compliment each other -- your spouse needs that reminder that you still find them attractive.
7. Start traditions together.
8. Celebrate the small accomplishments together.
9. Encourage your spouse daily -- they need your constant support whether they act like it or not.
10. Forgive easily and quickly -- holding on to a grudge towards the person who you will spend the rest of your life with is going to be miserable for everyone.
11. You aren't the perfect spouse so don't expect them to be -- they are learning what marriage is all about right there alongside you.
12. Be selfless -- make their lunch, do something sweet for them, clean up after them, even if they haven't done that for you recently. Do it anyways.
13. Love them unconditionally -- don't let your actions towards your spouse be based on their actions towards you. Show them unconditional love even if they may not "deserve" it that day.
14. Be affectionate towards each other -- don't be afraid of public displays of affection. You are married now and it will probably make your spouse feel special.
15. Words can hurt and can never be taken back. Be careful of what you say to each other. Think about what you say and the impact it will have on your marriage before you say it. You will make your marriage a much happier thing if you just think before you speak.
16. Make your spouse feel special -- in all the busyness of life, it's easy to forget to do this, but it's important.
17. Never walk out during a fight.
18. Make couple friends.
19. Find a mentor that has been successful in their marriage and can offer you wisdom and guidance when you need it -- you will need it.
20. Respect and love your spouse's family -- they are your family now too.
21. Respect the way your spouse deals with stress or conflict -- forcing them handle it your way isn't going to work.
22. Tell your spouse you love them. All the time. More importantly, show your spouse you love them. Actions speak louder than words.
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