When I found out I was pregnant I researched like crazy: prenatal nutrition, body changes during pregnancy, fetal development, what exercises were safe to do, breastfeeding and especially labor. I knew that things wouldn't go according to "plan" or according to the books, but I had no idea just how MUCH I was unprepared for. … Continue reading Ten Things Motherhood Has Taught Me
What I’ve Gained By Ignoring My iPhone All Morning
Late last night I suddenly got fed up with my iPhone. Or rather, I got fed up with my iPhone habits - it's not the device's fault! I don't consider myself to be all that social media-obsessed. I just joined Facebook less than a month ago, and Instagram a few months before that. But even … Continue reading What I’ve Gained By Ignoring My iPhone All Morning
How Minimalism Is Changing My Life (But I’m Not A Minimalist)
The idea of Minimalism has recently captured my full attention and changed the way I look at my life. I always thought that Minimalism was just an interior decorating style that I wasn't particularly fond of - white walls, white floors, a single cold-looking designer chair, an exposed light bulb instead of a fixture, maybe an … Continue reading How Minimalism Is Changing My Life (But I’m Not A Minimalist)
New Chapters
My dear readers, I'm back!! I don't even know where to start. So much has changed since I last posted (August 2016!) that I almost feel like an entirely different person. With the birth of our daughter, Elanor, my life has been turned completely around. (Brownie points to anyone who recognizes where we got the … Continue reading New Chapters
Suicide Squad Movie Review
Last night I went to a special showing of DC's latest movie, Suicide Squad. When the original trailers came out, it looked way too dark for my tastes. But as more trailers came out I began to be more intrigued. I'll be honest, though, and say that it wasn't until Twenty-One Pilot's song, "Heathens", came … Continue reading Suicide Squad Movie Review
A Heavenly Marriage
When I first read Debi Pearl's Created to Be His Help Meet, I wanted to burn it. True story. I had liked it for the first several chapters, but then she kept making me so mad with the conclusions she was coming to, and the language she was using, and the points she was … Continue reading A Heavenly Marriage
Big Announcement!
My husband and I recently celebrated our 1-year anniversary. Marriage has been more mind-blowingly awesome and glorious than I could have ever imagined. All those folks that tell you to "watch out" because the "first year of marriage is super hard"...don't believe them. Marriage is flippin' amazing! So amazing in fact, that we decided we could no … Continue reading Big Announcement!
Mansfield Park Book and Movie Review
Much to some of my friends’ chagrin and astonishment, I have never been a fan of Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. I’ve read it at least two or three times in the past (even doing a really good book-discussion led by Maribeth), but nothing could convince me that Mansfield Park had any of the depth, … Continue reading Mansfield Park Book and Movie Review
Professor Severus Snape and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
**Serious spoiler alerts for both Harry Potter and Hamlet in this post! Do NOT read this post if you may ever, possibly, in the most remote future, even consider reading Harry Potter. This will completely ruin it for you. I'll be discussing the biggest plot twist in the entire series in this post. Also, both … Continue reading Professor Severus Snape and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Why I Didn’t Watch War Room (And Why You Don’t Have To Either)
Maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, but has anyone else ever gone to go see a Christian film in theaters simply because it was Christian? Or overlooked its flaws, plot holes, bad writing, poor humor and stiff acting for the same reason? Or recommended it to other Christians just because it's a … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Watch War Room (And Why You Don’t Have To Either)
