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 2195 – Lego Jurassic World – My Partial Review

Posted on July 15, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

I had every intention of writing a thoughtful post today. I was going to share an interesting experience I had in California and how it applied to something I did today. My deeper posts tend to be ones that I think about for a while….some are a few days and some have gone as far back as months.

But that isn’t going to happen today.

A little update on my productivity in my work first. I had a big realization about myself yesterday….I hit a HUGE slump around 1:30/2ish (give or take on the day). At that point in the day, I’ve been awake for 8 hours, and doing work for about 6 hours…of course I get tired! Yesterday I thought, you know, let me make a list of things I need to do this afternoon when I get back from picking up Bret. I made a list and wouldn’t you know, it really jump started my motivation…I wanted to start right then! I also realized that during this slump, I need to be “allowed” to just veg and relax. It’s so easy for me to think I have to do SO much all the time, that I don’t enjoy the time I have to relax.

Today, I took my own advice….I rewrote what I wanted to accomplish this afternoon/evening, had a cup of coffee and played some video games. Let me just say, I freakin’ love the Lego video games. I don’t think I can fully put into words how much joy they give me.

So! I’m near the beginning of the third movie in Lego Jurassic World, which I bought for myself for my birthday. I haven’t had as much time to play, but things are finally calming down after our trip. So here are a few of my thoughts so far!

It’s a blast! You actually get to play as a DINOSAUR! WHAT? The first time I unlocked and got to play one, I yelled out “I’M A TRICERATOPS!” I’ve played a few others and every time, I’ll yell out “I’M A SOMETHING SOMETHING DINOSAUR!” The game plays a lot like previous Lego games (I’ve played Star Wars, Marvel Super Heroes and Batman 3: Beyond Gotham). The red bricks are blocks of amber! So clever. There have been a few little cameos so far too….but I won’t say what, in case you play. Your clue is “boat,” let me know when you find it. A difference in previous games is when you jump from object to object (think tall spots over a valley), instead of having to aim, you just have to press the jump button. For someone who doesn’t have the BEST skills in jumping, this is amazing.

It has been funny, easy to pick up and a HUGE game. Again, I’m still in the story mode, but all in all, I give it an A.

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Day 2194 – Best Library Advertisement I’ve Seen – Of Course It Was In Vegas

Posted on July 14, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

I saw a really fun ad while walking through the Vegas airport terminal! Y’all know I’m a sucker for the library, I am definitely the target market for this ad!

Preach it kid!

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Day 2193 – How Mini Golf Gave Me A Lesson In Pride

Posted on July 13, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

As I’ve been thinking about our trip, I realized I got a really good lesson in pride when we went to the beach.

Pride is something I’ve struggled with for a long time and only a few years back realized I had a problem. I had so much pride, I didn’t think I had a problem. Once I became aware of my pride, which seemed to be in every ounce of my being, I started taking steps to be humble. To not think more highly of myself and to not think less of others for things I saw on the surface. I think I’ve had some growth in this area, but I realize it will be a life long struggle….

When we went to Monterey, California, we played a round of mini golf…3D/black light mini golf! On the first hole, I sunk the ball on only two strokes! On par! Bret ended up taking seven strokes. I had a thought pass through my mind, “HA HA! I will crush him!” On to the next hole….Bret finished in five strokes….and I finished in eleven. Ouch. I don’t think I fully realized how pride had reared it’s ugly head at the time. After that I just played on and had a blast. After a few more holes, it was evident this was a “just for fun” game.

Our end totals were 38 and 45 on a course with a par of 18. 3D really did make it harder! Goodbye depth perception!

So all in all, I learned that I am still a big fat sinner and will continue to be. I’m just thankful I have a husband that still loves me, despite my sin.

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