Things I've learned as a husband

Hello world and all that inhabit it! I will be hijacking Callie's blog (with her permission, of course!) tonight. We were talking to part of our church family earlier this evening and somehow the conversation ended with Callie asking me why I do not have my own blog. Well, honey, because I am not as interesting as you... and if i had my own blog everyone would read mine and not yours... and nobody wants that.

At the moment of this sentence, I have been married to the love of my life for 3 months, 18 days and 9 hours. In that time, I have learned a lot about myself and my soul mate. Here's a quick recap of the list.

1) I really do enjoy waking up early, and get most of my "me time" from about 8:30-10:00 in the morning while my Callie snores away. (just kidding, kinda)

2) I have finally become the "clean one" in a household. All through growing up and college I was always the messy one. Now, I like things to be clean. I will give props to Callie though, she always helps and takes charge if the house really needs cleaning, or if I ask for help.

3) I am getting pretty good at back massages, foot massages, and neck rubs. I used to be admittedly terrible, but in my last second vows that I wrote on the fly, I promised Callie would never go a day without some sort of massage. If only I could go back and not procrastinate, eh?

4) When you sign on to be someone's partner for life, you have to accept things you might not have thought of, and work out compromises. I love sausage, Callie loves bacon. We are now a bacon household. *kanye shrug* I am ok with that.

5) When Callie doesn't get enough sleep, just stay away. Mexico is a pretty good distance.

6) No knocks against my wife, but she is honestly the most beautiful when she wakes up... even if there is a little drool on her face.

7) Callie says "really?" a lot. It is almost unhealthy. She just said it again. Maybe it is time for an intervention.

8) Our dog, is a bed hog. Like seriously. For him to be so small... he takes up a lot of room.

9) While writing this blog I included an onslaught of "..." also known as ellipses points.

10) Finally, if for some unknown reason clothes become a form of payment... we will be billionaires. I never in my life have seen so many clothes. I think people are sneaking in and putting more clothes in the laundry room. It never stops.

These are just a few of the things I've learned in the short time of being a husband. For all those future hubby's out there... I saved the most important lesson for last. When you say "I Do" you stop caring for yourself first. That woman in front of you is your number one priority. Always, always put her first and always, always remind her how much you love her. Whether it is a back massage or a blog... it will improve your marriage. Treat her like the princess she is, and she will always be faithful and loving.

Peace out cub scouts! I am being summoned for another back massage. Maybe the most important lesson of the night for future husbands is to write your vows several days before the wedding... and if you don't... hire a lawyer to find a loophole.

God Bless!

It's a new year.

(The glasses I ordered for a new change in 2014)

My goal for 2014 is to live better, love harder, be less judgmental towards other, be grateful, stay positive (that's a tough one), and to better myself at work. And to try and find spare change to buy stamps. (don't ask)

Last year was a good year, full of surprises and new adventures. I got the directing job I wanted, I got married to a guy that loves me unconditionally, I flew for the first time, and I watched almost all of the Boston Red Sox baseball games! It was a good year. 

This year I know will be even better. 


My scripture for a new year:


“Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6

Love always,
Callie Marie-McCarty Presley