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If you followed me on Instagram, you’d know.
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Buying printer ink on Amazon is about as close as you can get to a wonderful experience buying printer ink. You know how when you run out of ink, you’re just like, “Welp. I guess I’m never going to print anything ever again”? Who came up with the current printer ink sales experience? It sucks.
Anyway, Amazon makes it all betterish. I made Mike go downstairs and tell me what kind of printer I had. This step is very important. Don’t do it yourself. That is doing too much. Then, tell Amazon what printer you have. Anytime you click on a printer ink, it will tell you if it fits your printer.
Are you done hearing about printer ink? Did you think I could possibly say that much on the subject? It’s been a slow week.
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Mantilla Link Up is alive and pumping. Are you going to try one out this weekend? Give it a go. And then link it up.
I opened the link up early so you could put your thoughts up now if ya wanna.
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NatureBox giveaway is still happening too. Win some noms that are pretty darn good for you too.
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Mike and I are trying to do date night once a week. Sometimes that means we watch The Great Gatsby while I lay on the couch, and Mike rocks a teething baby. That’s what we did last night.
The *new* Great Gatsby? It was everything I wanted it to be: opulent, extravagant, showy, swanky, bright, colorful, glittery, rich, lavish, deluxe. When you combine one of my favorite books, my favorite director and one of my favorite actors, you can’t overhype it.
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I would not say that Mike and I received the best NFP instruction before we were married. And, disclaimer: yes, both of our children were planned. We just think there might be a better method out there for us. So, we are switching to Creighton. All of you CrMS-ers: any advice for newbies?
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I DLed this new app called Waterlogged. Love.
I am so bad about drinking water throughout the day, and this app sends me reminders and let’s me chart how much H2O I d-o-w-n throughout the d-a-y. It’s been working. I have drank at least double the amount I normally drink since DLing it. Although I guess that isn’t saying a lot.
What did humans ever do before apps? How did we not just shrivel up and die?
Linking up with a well-hydrated Jen.
I don’t have a smartphone, so apparently I’m still shriveling up and dying!
You look good for shriveling up and dying in that case!
The only reasons I enjoyed the Great Gatsby are the costumes and Lana del Rey. She is a goddess among musicians and cannot be matched. <3 <3 <3
I heard you like her ;) Now, did she do some of the music or was she acting? I am not super familiar with her.
Only a little. :p (read: OBSESSED) She is the artist for Young and Beautiful (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otW9z2ABQu0). I’m not aware that she has acted in anything other than her music vids.
Well, I am on my way to listen to it right now! Thanks :)
Creighton is great. There’s a learning curve for anything, but having your practitioner person there to lead you through makes you feel really confident, and eventually you feel like a pro. :)
Did you memorize the letters and numbers for all of the signs?
Yea…it gets easy though, like you won’t have to think about it. I think your flow chart was a good way to picture all the steps, but eventually your mind just looks at what you’ve got and says “8CP” or w/ever. Definitely hang in there through the “I’m not an expert at this yet” time, and you’ll get to confidence-land.
Thanks so much, Katherine! You’re a gem!
That app sounds great! I suck at getting in water…apparently I need to be better hydrated:)
Ha! You know, at lunch the other day, I didn’t realize that those water cups were standard procedure there, and I remember seeing your water when we walked in and thinking, “Man, she likes to hydrate!”
I want this app. I am currently downloading it via your persuasion. 2 points for you. AND Great Gatsby. What. A. Gem.
It’s just one of those books that you dream about living in.
I read all the time, but I don’t think I’ve ever commented. Your beloved doula just happens to be my very favorite SIL. She’s just the BESTEST ever!!
CREIGHTON!!!! YAY! I had just had my intro session with my friend who is going through the practitioner training in order to try to get my post-peak phase fixed so I could get pregnant again, when I found out a week later that I was pregnant :-) So I stopped charting for now. We are NFP users (STM and OM) and instructors in the Archdiocese of Detroit…but I can see myself switching over to be a Creighton instructor next year.
Ummm, on the mantilla front. I had thought of veiling. I sometimes visit SS. Cyril & Methodius in Sterling Heights and several of the ladies there veil. I think I’ve only ever seen like 2-3 people veil at our parish. Ever. But I did read your original blog on the post and clicked through your FB links and found a website where instructions on how to tie head scarves are offered. I have a million scarves so I gave it my best effort during the kids’ nap one day. It didn’t turn out well. I put a picture of it on my blog in my 7QT this week, because I apparently have no pride whatsoever.
Well, anyone who is related to Vicki I already know I will like ;) And, you should link up your 7QT! I am sure other gals would love to see the pics!
A big YAY for Creighton. My husband and I took the intro class soon after we got engaged – I was convinced that I had abnormal cycles and wanted to get everything under control. Turns out I was crazy; Creighton showed that I was normal and good to go. I was able to chart for nearly a year and get the hang of it (not that its very hard!). And, now thanks to understanding my body, we’re expecting our first little one! Good luck to you – I recommend it to everyone :)
I love your confidence in the system! It is encouraging me :) Thanks! And CONGRATS!!!!