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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 3291 – The Ultimate Map For Exploring The United States – repost

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I’m slowwwwwwwwwwly getting back into the swing of things after traveling every weekday last week. Today was the first day we got up at 5 in a long time and it felt great. But now that I’m 6 hours up, I’m starting to lose the workflow. So! You get this repost of the coolest map I’ve seen so far. Do you have one?

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originally posted 5/15/15
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A few weeks back, we were at a friend’s house and they had THE coolest map ever. A scratch-off map of the United States! We ordered one as soon as we got home. Yesterday, it arrived in the mail and it was all I could do to wait until Bret got home to scratch it off! We decided to only scratch off places we’ve been together and have actually spent some time.

Here’s the map without scratches.

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Our east coast adventures…

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Our west coast adventures…

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And the whole country!

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This is the coolest map ever! Want one for yourself? Here’s a direct link! **This is an Amazon Affiliate link, which means if you purchase the map, or anything else on Amazon, we’ll get a small percentage. I only share affiliate links to things I’ve personally used and love.

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Day 3290 – 2500 Days As A Freelancer!!

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I am so thankful that to be a freelancer and I will work my butt off the rest of my life to NOT work a 9-5 job again. It hasn’t been an easy road, for sure. There have been many tears. Many days I want to throw in the towel. But the rewards so far outweigh the struggles.

If you have a dream, I urge you to chase it.

Here is what my days mostly look like. 😀 (well, minus editing photos)

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Day 3289 – Sneak Peek Of Our Trip!

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Wooooo doggie, what a trip! It included pigging out and eating almost an entire (small) cheesecake, an unexpected nude beach, breathtaking views (see below) from the Long Island Lighthouse, one of the best meals and bar experiences we’ve ever had, a super fun (and dusty) concert with Thrice, and great conversations. Stay tuned for more pictures and stories!

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Day 3288 – Simplicity Day

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One of the ways we’re able to do so much is by keeping things simple and minimal. One of my favorite ways is by sleeping on the floor.

If you’ve been curious about sleeping on the floor and how we do it, we made a video (a while back) about why and how we do! Having been away for over two weeks, and sleeping on beds (ew gross!) I’m so happy to be sleeping on the floor again.

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Day 3287 – Nine Trips Around The Sun, 3287 Days, Nine Years As A Wife

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Nine years ago today, I entered into the most serious commitment of my life.

I didn’t realize what I would be gaining by saying I do and cleaving to my new husband.

I gained the very best friend I have ever known. Someone who has accepted me as I am, through my struggle with alcoholism.

I gained a business partner, not once, but twice. I did not see either of those coming!

I gained someone who would push me to be the best version of myself. While it’s awesome to say someone accepts you as you are, it’s even better to have someone who sees what you could be and encourages you to become that.

I gained the best travel buddy I could ask for.

I gained a mosh pit buddy.

To celebrate, we’re taking a short road trip to Long Island to see our favorite band, Thrice. I love that we’re doing all the things that I love about us on this trip.

Happy anniversary B/Husband Pants/Huz/Dar dar/Bret, you are one of the best things that has happened to me, and I’m so glad I get to walk this crazy life with you by my side.

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