Written by
Carine
Tuesday April 3, 2012
My beloved groom told me this evening that I'm now 100 per cent covered by a private insurer in our new country of residence.
As he was detailing my insurance coverage to me, I asked: "What about if I die? How ...
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Written by
Carine
Tuesday March 27, 2012
I was recently asked if Eli picked up my diamond ring on his own, if we shopped together or otherwise.
Before I was presented my dream ring by my beloved groom, I did think about how it would be if I ...
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Written by
Carine
Thursday March 22, 2012
I am an "all or nothing" type of person. I never put in a half-baked piece of work and hope to get away with it. I'm by no means a "perfectionist", but I really like to do the best with ...
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Written by
Carine
Monday March 5, 2012
Today I wore the diamond ring Eli gave me on my right ring finger, as with the Lebanese tradition. I did it because the fingers on my right hand feel swollen and I want to keep them in check. Alas, ...
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Written by
Carine
Saturday February 18, 2012
I have been flipping through Facebook quite a bit lately. I'm not sure what I'm looking for but it sure makes me gleeful when I see beautiful wedding photographs, and cringe when I read comments such as "You look so ...
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Written by
Carine
Tuesday January 17, 2012
In the new year, people collect their bonuses and quit their jobs. Lately, news of people quitting their marriages are also surfacing. Many, too many, couples split each day, I'm sure. But each time I learn of one, it is ...
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Written by
Carine
Tuesday January 3, 2012
The recent passing of a friend's father took all of us by surprise. Learning about the circumstances surrounding his sudden passing was staggering.
His wife had gone to Disneyland with their daughter and was checking in for her 20-hour flight ...
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Written by
Carine
Sunday October 16, 2011
In a revival of earlier studies of the correlation between women and the effects the pill has on them, researchers have recently investigated how the use of contraceptive pills affect the way women choose their partners. Apparently, when a woman's ...
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Written by
Carine
Wednesday October 5, 2011
A good friend of mine has gone ahead to put in a joint application for a house with his girlfriend of a few months. I am honestly, a tad disappointed in him, somewhat exasperated and generally frustrated. I know I ...
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Written by
Carine
Tuesday October 4, 2011
In addition to plenty of hugs and kisses, we strongly advice couples to invest in an air conditioner. This will help deescalate any heated argument. It also helps hugs and kisses feel less ugh what with all the humidity.
"I know ...
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