We have now been living in Corning for a little over a year. The newness of the Finger Lakes region has started to ware off and to some degree the same could be said about our marriage. The longer you stay in one place, in one pattern, the easier it is to not see the…
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…
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…