Hump Day Distractions

hehe.

What's a week without a hump!? Let's get over it together with these goodies from around the web. Enjoy!

* Get ready to salivate

* For anyone you know that's in the market for a wedding dress (eghm, Sis!)

* I might have to take a trip to London just to see THIS in person!

* Is it better to go fast or go far when you run?

* I want to wear you.

* This kid does not give a damn about meeting the President of the United States. You do you kid. 

* The truth behind a perfectly manicured Instagram life

* The perfect picture is all about the moment you go "click"

730 Days

When you put it that way, 2 years doesn't seem like very long does it? But somehow, in just 730 days, I've completely abandoned life as "me" and wrapped myself wholeheartedly into a "we" with Dr. H. 

After two years of marriage, we've found our rhythm as a couple and settled into a partnership that is inextricably a piece of who I am. I define myself, without a moment's thought, as half of a "we" and though that may sound corny, when your identity is defined in part by your love for and life with another person, the future feels filled with endless possibility. Because I know that my own strength is limited and that my ability to dream big is confined to only my vision of the world, but with Dr. H as my "we", I have someone whispering words of encouragement in my ear and broadening my perspective on what's out there to experience. Whether it's something small like motivating me to keep peddling up the giant Loire Valley hill or something huge like fantasizing about buying a home and starting a family, there is no me anymore without my "we".

So dearest Dr. H... my Peruvian hiking partner and fellow Brazilian beach bum, my Portuguese co-explorer and French biking buddy... here's to the 730 days behind us and the thousands of days of love, support and adventure ahead. You are essential to the definition of me and I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy Anniversary. (#babeitup)

Hump Day Distractions

My milkshake brings all the...

Here we are, just chugging along somewhere between Monday and Friday, am I right? I've got a most-favorite ladies trip to Atlantic City comin' in hot this weekend, so I'm pretty much just staring at the clock waiting to hit the road. Here to help us all pass the time are some delightful distractions of the internet variety. Happy clicking!

* THIS seems to confirm that the dudes in Mumford and Sons are pretty awesome...

* When uber-geek meets uber-rich, this wedding is what happens (be sure to click the link to see the photo slideshow!)

* A simple and adorable way to cheer up your votive candles for a party.

* A devoted four legged friend will go with you anywhere, even the bathroom?

* Dr. H... the war of the beard wages on (am I winning!?)

* Mother's occupation? Princess of the United Kingdom of course.

* SF to NY in under 1 hour. Do you think THIS really could happen? (via CapitalHillStyle)

* Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake, since you folks can't get enough of these quinoa recipes (on Pinterest HERE)

* Some pretty fantastic advice on turning 30 from Olivia Wilde.

* THESE photos will blow ya mind.

* A totally awesome panhandler prank (for anyone who has ever rode public transportation).

Happily Ever After: Year One

True love.

Today is my first wedding anniversary. Even as I write that, "first wedding anniversary", it sounds too adult to be true. But it is, and if I'm being honest (and extremely cheesy) it's wonderful. Everyone always asks you as a newlywed (a term I think I'm officially shedding as of today?) "how's married life treating you?" and you say "Great!" or, since Dr. H and I were together for many years prior to our wedding, "You know, mostly the same as unmarried life", but that's not really the truth. The truth is, I've found marriage to be fulfilling in the most unexpected way - I love it most for the partnership. Dr. H is my bud and in our marriage I have found the ultimate partner for planning and deciding, mulling and choosing. The comfort I find in facing decisions with Dr. H at my side is what makes having a husband the best. I get someone to blame if a decision goes badly (hehe) but more importantly, I have someone to listen to my fears, push me through difficult decisions and to scheme and dream with. In short, being married (specifically to Dr. H) rocks.

So husband, happy anniversary to you, to us. Thank you for being the ultimate sounding board, consultant, dreamer and partner. Our life together brings me happiness in ways I could never have imagined and I love you to the moon and back.