By Ashley McIlwain Our society is obsessed with the concept of happiness. We are motivated to make decisions based purely on having an emotional status of happy. People promote this message and encourage others to chase after the unrealistic and impossible expectation that life should always be filled with happiness, and if it isn’t then
By Ashley McIlwain “What’s the best part about marriage?” My husband and I were driving to our hotel after having an incredible weekend exploring Napa Valley together for our anniversary. I was feeling quite pensive reflecting on the fun we had just had together but also on all the wonderful moments we had shared together
By Ashlee Chu Community living is an opportunity to live with and love others. These communities may include family, friends, coworkers, and classmates with each creating their own unique dynamics and opportunities. Living in such a community forces us to seek the well being of others before ourselves as well as love our roommate(s) unconditionally.
By Ashley McIlwain My sister just got married, and I had the honor of acting as her matron of honor. A duty I don’t take lightly. Part of my responsibilities as her “right-hand man” was the bachelorette party. Some refer to it as the final fling before the ring. Often times that means a night
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. I have a co-worker that has developed his own credo; a set of values that he strives to achieve at work. He designed them from a deep desire to be the best he can be and consistently endeavor to improve. One of the principles in his credo is “shock and
By Ashley McIlwain Call me sentimental, but my Dad is having a landmark birthday, and it got me to thinking about a lot of stuff. When you’re a kid, you think time is standing still. It’s as if everything will always be as it is in those moments as a child. The next thing you
By Ashlee Chu Summer coming to a close marks the beginning of a new academic year. This time of year brings lessons waiting to be learned that will eventually filter into our educational, professional, and personal relationships. Having the proper school supplies are what can help us be geared up and ready to learn in
Fit for Love Part 5: The Game Plan By Ashley McIlwain There is never enough time to do all the things you want or need to do in a day, week, month, or year. There never will be. You can’t find time; you make time. That’s true for healthy living too. The best thing you
Fit for Love Part 4: Getting on Track By Ashley McIlwain Despite recent studies showing that couples are two times as likely to become obese after marriage, there is hope. While comfort, inactivity, and crazy lifestyles can lead to couples collectively packing on some extra pounds, there is the flipside to that. Couples can work
Fit for Love Part 3: Couples Gaining Weight By Ashley McIlwain Have you ever noticed how a lot of people gain weight once they get married? In a recent episode of Dr. Oz, he reports that studies show couples are two times as likely to become obese after getting married. There are several contributing factors
