When Andrea Met Mike
It was the summer of 1992. Hot Texas days and equally humid evenings. My high school BFF and I were constantly in search of ways to entertain ourselves while she was home from college and before beginning my 4th semester at a local college, we did what most 19/20 year olds did during that era…..go work out at the local fitness center! Yep, our [...]
When Kailei met Brad
I'm Kailei. He's Brad. And we are two best friends in love. We might as well start from the very beginning... and then we will fast forward to the here and now. Brad and I met in Preschool. Really. We were instantly best friends... mainly because I insisted on such! One day, I noticed that Brad was playing with another little girl. I [...]
When Karin Met Cameron
For 28 years I always heard common clichés like, “You’ll find the one when you least expect it” or “Don’t go looking for love, let it come to you.” When I began graduate school, meeting a man, dating, and marriage where not what I was expecting nor what I was searching for. The dread of working full time while putting myself through school, [...]
How We Met- A Series of Love Stories
This is the biggest bloggity announcement I have made in a long time! After 7 years and over 1,400 posts I have never once had a guest blogger. All of that is about to change starting this week as we begin the series "How We Met". Each day this week a different couple will be contributing their own love story, and I hand [...]
15 Years Ago I Wasn’t Quite In Love
This is a really exciting year for me you guys. I am a bit of a romantic, and while most of our anniversaries are low key, the 5th and the 10th were unforgettable. Seriously. My wedding day, 5 year, and 10 year anniversary rank super high on the best days of my life list. This year will mark our 15th anniversary and so [...]
How To Never Offend Anyone
I feel like I have seen it all when it comes to online links touting things you should never say. What not to say to a mother of twins What not to say to a single mom What not to say to a parent that has adopted What not to say to a person with an eating disorder What not to say to [...]