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About 365 days of marriage

I started this blog in April of 2011. At the time, Bret and I were wedding photographers and it was a way to share how marriage is more about the day to day and so much more than the wedding day itself. For about 5 years, I blogged about the joys and sorrows of the Christian walk, marriage, work, family and friends. I’ve blogged every day since a few weeks after I started. In May of 2015, we photographed our last wedding. Now, I have become passionate about simplicity, particularly in marriage, Christianity, business, travel and life. For a number of reasons, we have become minimalists. I’ve found that having simplicity makes life so much deeper, refreshing and joyful. I hope that this blog will help others see the benefits of living simply.

Day 2816 – Letting Go Of The Past

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Oh my goodness, what an emotional 24 hours! Yesterday, I finally made the decision to cancel my wedding photography business domain. I had no reason to keep it other than my email address, and a way to point people to my online photo galleries (which aren’t going anywhere!) It was costing me money each year, and that amount wasn’t worth keeping. Before I initiated the cancellation, I went through all of my weddings, and put details about each couple in their online gallery. That way, if someone Googles, cool person A and cool person B’s wedding photos, they’ll find them. It was such a sweet journey seeing all of the amazing people I’ve photographed over the years. Being a wedding photographer was such an awesome time in my life. Oh sure, it was hard work, and I cried many tears (not just the happy tears at the wedding), but as a whole, it was a great time in my life.

Then I thought it would be a great idea to start going through some of our stuff. We’re moving to a new apartment in a week or so, and have hopes of minimizing even more. I started in the closet, pulling a few things I didn’t wear anymore, a few things that could be thrown away, or recycled. Then I tackled a box I never tackle. It’s one of those things that just follows me wherever I go. It is a box of letters and cards. There were cards from my 14th birthday in there! That’s over 20 years ago! Ha, it’s boxes like this that reveal I’m not quite as minimal as I’d like. We are using this move as a chance to really evaluate what we do have and making sure we need what we have. I did small things like take Bret’s associate’s degree out of the envelope, put it in the holder, and recycle the envelope….I mean, why didn’t I do that before?

I also tackled another box I just take from place to place….the computer box. There were instruction manuals and CDs from things I don’t even own anymore! It was quite the freeing feeling parring that down too!

Funniest thing I found in my travels? This printer test page….

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Day 2815 – Marriage Tip – Surprise Your Spouse

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Yesterday, Bret had a number of errands to run. He was gone for several hours. When he got home, he started taking our chairs onto the porch, and said let’s go outside! As I sat down, he was acting funny and I couldn’t tell why. He brought out a paper towel and silverware, and right about then, I noticed a big bag from KFC. I had NO idea he had brought this home. It was such a nice surprise, and a great time of catching up about our days.

Friends, always surprise your spouse. 🙂

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Day 2814 – Perks Of My Job – Postcards From Far Off Places

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What I do for work has changed so much over the last few years. I love changing and growing and learning new things. I love using my gifts in the myriad of ways that I do. I love the people that I’ve met and work for. One of those amazing people is Lori Gross. She is a stunning pet photographer, as well as an expedition guide to Antarctica, who wants to share the Antarctic Experience with others, among many other things. She is definitely a woman after my own heart with her desire to build multiple businesses, and share her passions with others.

So not only do I get to work for such a great person who encourages MY dreams, she sends me postcards from Antarctica! The mail is MUCH slower, so even though she mailed this a while back, it just arrived yesterday. Each year, she shares photos and videos with me of what she experiences. Each year, my desire to visit increases. I cannot wait for the time I can finally see that stunning country in person with her.

Make sure you check out all her various links above!


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Day 2813 – Lego Worlds! I Know What I’m Doing This Weekend!

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Day 2812 – The Face I Make When I Didn’t Think To Schedule My Blog Yesterday

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I knew I wouldn’t be getting home until late tonight, and yet, I thought, nahhhh, I won’t need to schedule a blog. Ha. Here’s what present Jen thinks of past Jen.

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