Monthly Archives: September 2011

Reflection on 29

Birthdays are a reflective time for many, and I’m no different. As I write this on the eve of turning 29, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned this year. They have been many – wonderful, dizzying, terrifying, amazing and painful … Continue reading

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The Happiness Project

Over our vacation, I read a book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. It was a book about the author’s year-long adventure into finding out what would make her life happier/better/more fun. It resonated with me, particularly in the … Continue reading

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The One Where Will Ferrell Makes Me Cry

Several years ago, Stacey and I watched a movie. A terrible movie, really. One of Will Ferrell’s lesser known movies, Winter Passing. (I don’t really recommend it). But the movie? Well, it made me cry. Because a year after watching … Continue reading

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10 Things I’ve Learned During Our Second Year Of Marriage

From 9/19/10 to today, I have learned… …that no matter how much we struggle with money, we can always find a way to make it through together. …that a healthy 32-year-old can have a stroke and Jenn, Stacey, and Sandy … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: What do you love to do?

“Instead of asking people what they do, ask them what they love to do.” So, I’m asking you.“What do you love to do?”~*~*~*~*~*~* Laugh until I cry. Be understood. Finish my husband’s sentence- because I can. Singing. LOUDLY! Help a … Continue reading

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Writing Prompt: Who believes in you?

When we’re at our most challenged, our most frustrated, our most overwhelmed, knowing that someone believes in us is the most priceless thing imaginable.Who believes in you today? Who believed in you in the past?  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I’ve had my moments. … Continue reading

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Happy Kidney-versary

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A Gilman Summer Adventure

I’ll admit it. We’ve been BAD. VERY BAD. BLOGGERS! So, I apologize. And I give you a special wrap up of the summer post! As always, we are busy folks and we did a lot. So here’s a taste of … Continue reading

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Summer of 2011

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Friday 5: Jenn

Found this website that gives writing prompts, so we’ll try it out! 1.What were the circumstances surrounding your most embarrassing (physical) stumble?                The one I remember most vividly was walking (and I mean WALKING) into a glass door when … Continue reading

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