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Favorite Posts, Mentions, and Top Comments Week of 2 March 2014

March 9th, 2014 | 11 Comments

Kyle is dissertating like a madman and it’s taking over our lives!  He is literally attending zero activities outside of church and is working nearly every waking hour.  He didn’t even watch The Big Rivalry Game with our basketball group last night!!  (That is a huge sacrifice!)  I have been feeling a little neglected and lonely (my primary love language is quality time) so Kyle took me out on a proper date on Friday evening, which was lovely.  Well, being together was lovely.  Our expectation for the restaurant was probably too high (some say it’s the best burger in Durham – I don’t think so but if it isn’t that’s kind of sad) and we were accosted by a homeless person as we walked back to our car which was … Read entire article »

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Favorite Posts, Mentions, and Top Comments Week of 29September2013

October 6th, 2013 | 9 Comments

We are keeping our nose to the grindstones this week so there wasn’t much time for extracurriculars.  A certain someone has started writing his dissertation and has a tight deadline so I’m being supportive/expressing solidarity by working at most of the same times he is (well, when those times are before midnight – that is my bedtime!).   We have switched from attending church at 11:00 AM on Sundays to 4:00 PM on Saturdays – well, we’re trying to commit to the switch.  It’s a little weird to change our weekend routine, but I’m happy to have the Sunday mornings free.  Anyone else attend church on Saturdays?   Oh!   We spent $180 this week!  On tickets to my 10-year high school reunion!  I’m so excited!  I got to see a bunch of my … Read entire article »

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