I took a step back today and really thought hard about this blog. My focus on it has faltered because of how busy my university life has been (Nursing school is HARD & TERRIBLY BUSY), and I found myself feeling really guilty about it. I started this blog a year and a half ago, wanting… Continue reading How Blogging Improved My LDR
With the recent explosion of this post, I felt I needed to make a post about how not to get murdered by someone you met off the internet (just kidding, but seriously, be safe!). 1. Get to know them REALLY well Hobbies Job University/College/High School Family Pets Friends Future aspirations Their intentions (if they want… Continue reading How to stay safe when you want to meet someone off the web:
Our generation grew up with technology and the internet Since we all grew up with technology, we know all about internet safety. If you’re going to meet in person, you’re going to sure as hell confirm their identity before you do so because you’re not an idiot. We aren’t naive enough to believe out of… Continue reading Why meeting someone online isn’t weird at all:
Why cooking together can bring you closer, & how you can cook together long distance. It takes teamwork! Working together to accomplish a mutual goal is a bonding exercise. Just as businesses send their employees out on teambuilding workshops, your relationship needs the same practice. You learn how to collaborate with each other, your strengths… Continue reading Why Cooking Together Can Bring You Closer
Being in any kind of relationship, we can sometimes find ourselves in that awful spot where we’re fighting and fighting, and ultimately have to apologize. As you can imagine, at times it is hard to admit that you are wrong. If you’re like me, you are super duper stubborn and want to ‘win’ the fight. But… Continue reading Advice: 6 Ways Your Apology Sucks
As much as I wish I had millions of dollars to help all of my LDR fam see each other for the holidays, I’m not that lucky. But don’t fret because Christmas can be just as fun over Skype! Or FaceTime. Or whatever you use. I should REALLY have titled this post: how to celebrate… Continue reading Blogmas #8
I’m going to keep this post nice and short since Ger is with me right now 🙂 & who wants to read a reeaaaalllyy long wall of text anyways, on tumblr? So today, on the 7th day of Blogmas I present to you: the perfect gift-giving formula. I get asked A LOT about what to… Continue reading Blogmas #7
Of course, it is impossible to write a post about absolutely everything I am thankful for, but I’d like to name a few in the spirit of the holidays. About a year and a half ago I started this blog in order to preserve many of the memories Ger and I make together, but I… Continue reading Blogmas #6
On the Fifth day of Blogmas, my Tammy brings to me… Cheap date ideas. Because in an LDR, we are all BROKE. So besides crying over our wallets and how expensive plane tickets/train tickets are let’s all look on the positive side: having fun doesn’t always require money. Idea #1: Dip into your inner child,… Continue reading Blogmas #5: A Frugal Girl’s Guide to Date Night
On the fourth day of Blogmas, my Tammy gave to me, more gifts for under my treeee! Hi everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying Blogmas so far. Here are some gift ideas that are (for the most part) gender-neutral 🙂 #1. A customizable state serving plate. ~$20USD Pick any state you’d like, or choose the… Continue reading Blogmas Day Four
Tammy vs World 