One Million Mind Tabs

If you’re a student, in a relationship, drive a car, have a job, or have kids, then you know stress. For many of us, stress (minor or major) seems to be a normal part of our daily lives. Whether you’re running late to work, stuck in rush hour traffic, trying to cook dinner but the kids are acting up, your spouse is in a bad mood because of their day at work, the house is a mess and there’s no time to clean it, your in-laws are coming to visit, you had to pull money out of savings to pay for unexpected car repair… the list goes on, doesn’t it? These may be circumstances that cause us to feel stress, but I’m going to dig a little deeper and discuss some of the main factors that contribute to why we feel stressed.... All. The. Time. First, I want to "stress" that having some stress is not a bad thing! Stress reveals that we care and don't want to screw up. It helps us to get things done and not procrastinate. It pushes us to work harder and motivates us to c

As mentioned in my other wedding blog, " 6-Month DIY Wedding Checklist ," there are a ton of things you need to do to prepare for a stress-free wedding. Although this list may appear quite hefty, you'll thank me later for reminding you to do these things. Here's the list of things you will need to do and need to have to ensure well-preparation for even the most unexpected events...which should be expected. __________________________________________________________ "Plan B" Have a "Plan B" for bad weather, if you're having an outdoor wedding. You'll want a "Plan B" for both of these: Last-minute venue changes (if you know the weather will be bad before the wedding day) During the wedding (if unexpected weather suddenly hits) Deposits: Some "Plan B's" require you to put a deposit down (i.e. if you are planning on a backyard wedding but it ends up raining that weekend, you will need to have a pre-plan

These are photos taken and developed by my Aggie dad, Stanley Lovelace, Class of  '77. It wasn't until I graduated from Texas A&M that I began to appreciate these photos as much as I do now. I only wish my Aggie grandpa had taken photos, as well. These are photos of the Corps of Cadets, Squadron 6 -- "Bonfire Committee" -- Fall 1976. Wearing football shoulder pads (or some other kind of padding) to help ease the pain of the log's weight.. I can only imagine how big the bonfire was in Fall 1976, and how heavy each log must've been! Men on each side of a single log...and (as you can see) still struggling.  This guy's probably wondering, "Why did I sign up for this?!" and maybe even, "Why am I wearing a polka dot cap?" 20+ men to carry a single log.... 20+ "Corps of Cadets" men, that is. Time for a water break... looks like football practice with those shoulder pads. Straightening up o