All the movies make it seem as though that walk or drive off into the sunset with the love of your life is the end no more conflict, no more challenges, no more changes. But Happily ever after is only the beginning You relationship is not complete when you get married. You don’t stop working…
Sleep after marriage: isn’t always a dream come true
One thing I thought would be beyond easy after marriage was sleep. Here is why: I have always slept better with someone else in the house or room with me; their presence is soothing and safe. Also, because Luke and I were super busy while dating I would often cuddle up to him on the…
Spring is coming
It is still cold outside but there is hope as things are slowly thawing. We are not used to long winters with snowy temps. from October-March. We are told this was a normal to light winter-eek! Fortunately spring is coming and we have finally moved out of the “settling-in” stage. Luke mentioned to me that…
A story definition of self-judgement
A few weeks ago I had one of those days that sent me into a stressed, frustrated fit. Luke and I had taken time to relax most of the weekend and now it was time to get some business done. Unfortunately nothing seemed to go right. We both had our independent “tasks” to accomplish. But…
Dispelling Marriage Myths
Although I like to think of myself as serious minded and realistic, I cannot ignore the fact that media affects me and what I believed about marriage. I know I definitely fit into the category of “newly wed” but there are some media-induced myths about being married that I'd like to dispel. 1. You can still feel…
What the Fridge tells Us
I love to stay organized. I always have a monthly calendar, an organizer, and sticky notes to put on my computer, bedroom mirror, or car dashboard. If someone begins to list more than 3 steps or ingredients to me-my hands start itching to find pen and paper (just ask my parents or previous roommates). Luke…
A.Greene's Adventures 