Matters of the heart

May 22, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

They say time flies when you’re having fun. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. And they also say you should probably create your wedding video prior to the eve of your first anniversary. Well I say two out of three ain’t bad. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since our wedding […]

All Roads Lead to Rome

July 29, 2015.Reading time 12 minutes.

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Believe it or not it’s finally time to wrap up our tour of Rome and end the honeymoon. And unlike our quick 10 day visit, if we count blog time, you’ve been there for nearly a month so you’re practically a resident. But there’s still so much to see. The Trevi Fountain. The Spanish Steps. The Pope! […]

Are you ready for some ruins?!

July 10, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

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It’s Day two in Rome and you’ve got a date with a Gladiator in the Colosseum. There are several career paths you’re now husband has mentioned over the years that fit his personality type and high tolerance for pain. Firefighter. Police Officer. Top secret member of the U.S. Army Special Forces or Navy Seal. But a Gladiator? […]

Rome: It’s like Chicago but older

July 6, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

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Today we land in Rome and I must admit this city far exceeded my expectations in the three days we explored it. I was excited for Rome because I knew Matt would be really excited for Rome. Why do you ask? In the short six years we’ve known each other, I’ve come to learn that my new […]