Brittany Withers

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love is everything.

I love this!

I spoke to Josh on the phone today, we haven't seen each other since Sunday. And this might sound weird or corny to some of you, but it just got me thinking about how nice it is to miss someone and be missed. That's it. Nothing profound. I'm just thankful for that simple human experience we get to have of missing someone. I lived for 18 years without him and now after 4.5 years of friendship and 4 months of love, I can't imagnie a day not ending with Josh.  Pretty gosh darn lucky.

God bless America

1. When it comes to sushi, my eyes are bigger than my stomach
2. I have an insanely creative fiance who nurtures my creativity
3. It's almost impossible to keep my house clean for longer than a day
4. Resisting my favourite Easter treat, the hot cross bun, is becoming too hard to bare
5. I don't handle strangers in my space bubble very well
6. I find myself slumped over my laptop all to often, I need a better chair/desk setup
7. When planning an engagement party, a rosewater macaroon can save my sanity
8. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder
9. Everyday can be a special occasion
10. This is so very true and not always ideal: "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for." - Harper Lee

What did you learn this week?

"Everything you own should have value, either because it's functional or beautiful or you just love it." — Peter Walsh

"Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love." -Zooey Deschanel

1. Not getting on with her family.
2. Using her toothbrush (really, who does this)
3. Leaving the toilet seat, er, soiled.
4. Hating her friends.
5. Not being good with children.
6. Being lazy.
7. Having a bushy, unkept beard.
8. Not disposing of nail clippings.
9. Driving recklessly.
10. Being grumpy.

It's funny becuase as I read through this list, I have encountered and become annoyed at everything on this list at one point or another (except the toothbrush thing, gross)  It makes me wonder what the list of gripes that men have with us would look like?

1. Leaving makeup, hairbrushes and items of clothing- everywhere?
2. Expecting men to be mind readers?
3. Gossiping?
4. Not owning a pair of jeans where their butt DO NOT look fat?
5. Complaining about our driving?
6. Complaining about our clothing?
7. Complaining about our friends?
8. Complaining?

Who knows? All I know is that Josh talks too loud, farts too much and isn't as refined as the men that im use to. He also carries my bags in from the car when I'm exhusted, unpacks them so I can shower and fall into bed. He understands me when Im cranky becuase Im tired and feeds me when Im cranky because Im hungry (apparently, I get cranky a lot). He tells me that Im beautiful, everyday, and I know that he is always on my team. All the other things will be ironed out in time (just give me time)  There was obviously a good reason that women were created for men, a good twisted reason. Choose to celebrate the little differences and enjoy them! Enjoy each other!