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Thankful

‘Tis the season, y’all. I’m thankful for my newly-minted husband. I’m thankful for my family – the one I was born into and the one I married into. Seriously, we need more family reunions. I’m thankful that one of the … Continue reading

22. November 2012 by Helena
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Pause

I’ll be back sometime next week. Maybe. I don’t know, I’ve never gotten married before.

18. October 2012 by Helena
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Sleeping Arrangements

One of the reasons Will and I upgraded to a larger bed was to have more room for the cats. There are two distinct zones in which the cats like to rest for the night: The Valley and The Perch. … Continue reading

20. June 2012 by Helena
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Saved by the Bell Relationships

A few Saturdays ago, Will and I discovered that Saved by the Bell had come to Netflix streaming. Of course, we watched some choice episodes. Turns out, Will didn’t know that the “Zack and Kelly Break-Up Song” was a thing. … Continue reading

17. May 2012 by Helena
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Words With Perspective

I’m addicted to Words With Friends, a Scrabble-like word game for smart phones. I only play it with Will because I’m not very good (in fact, I actually call it “Words with Fiances” because I’m adorably dorky like that). Scrabble was … Continue reading

08. May 2012 by Helena
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Wedding Invitations

Tomorrow night, my good friend, Allison, and her husband, Jason are coming to dinner. While we love hanging out with them for any reason, tomorrow’s dinner has a special purpose. Jason is a graphic designer (the very same one who … Continue reading

16. April 2012 by Helena
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“Starting a Family”

This expression is most often used to indicate that a (married) woman and her husband are expecting their first child. Pre-baby, the two of them were a “couple.” Now, infant in tow, they are a “family.” But I feel like Will and I … Continue reading

04. April 2012 by Helena
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April Showers (Part 1)

My April started with a shower – a Bridal Shower thrown by my soon-to-be aunt and cousins. We all met up for at a local Italian restaurant and ate linguine and cake while I opened more presents than any girl … Continue reading

02. April 2012 by Helena
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Flower Girls in Grey

My two younger cousins will be my flower girls, and their dresses have officially been selected. The sashes are “mosaic” blue, just like the bridesmaids dresses. The dresses themselves are “quarry” grey – the exact color I wore to a … Continue reading

23. March 2012 by Helena
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Long Distance Cat Relationship

One of the hard things about all this time in New York is that I miss my cats. Yeah, I said it. I miss my cats. Luckily, I have the best fiance in the entire world. Will set up a … Continue reading

16. March 2012 by Helena
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