I bought a poster back when I was in college in 1999 that reads, ‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ It’s a phrase coined by Wayne Gretzky, the ice hockey player. I still have it; I framed it, and now it sits behind my computer screen as a reminder not to procrastinate and to take the shot. With this surrogacy journey my husband and I are on, though, we’ve felt we’re missing 100% of the shots we’re actually taking.
A weekend visit with friends involved hiking, exploring caves, and sharing updates about their homes and lives, highlighting the importance of quality time together.
The weekend in England and Wales was spent attending a joyful family wedding on a farm, featuring delicious food, dancing, and quality time with relatives.
Receiving a free CD from parents at 16 sparked a deep appreciation for Glen Hansard’s music, especially tracks from his band The Frames, which remains cherished despite his tragic passing.
After arriving in Stuttgart early in the morning, a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum revealed a fascinating array of automotive history, culminating in an enjoyable experience.
Visiting the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart was an exhilarating experience, deeply rooted in a lifelong passion for cars and their design.
Family gatherings at the Sunset Ridge Hotel centered around a beloved set menu, creating lasting nostalgia despite the restaurant’s closure.
A video call from their surrogate’s husband during a tumultuous travel day provided a special moment of joy as they began the surrogacy process.
A cherished memory involves experiencing the exhilarating live performance of System of a Down with my brother, which solidified my long-standing love for their music.
Today, is my twentieth anniversary or ‘Appleversary’ at work. I walked in the door of the Irish head office on June 16th, 2006 to begin my career journey at Apple and it’s amazing to see how much has changed in twenty years.
After years of using an Apple Watch, the author switched to a simple Casio watch to reduce anxiety caused by notifications and embrace a more straightforward approach to timekeeping.
Struggling with grief over her mother’s death, the speaker finds solace in a story that prompts a hopeful perspective on the future.
A beautiful intercultural wedding took place near Grenoble, France, featuring an open bar, abundant food, and a memorable brass band, leaving the guests delighted and eager to return.
A visit to a mother’s grave half a year after her passing brought a mix of grief and comfort as she shared family updates with his husband.
A trip to Toronto involved meeting surrogates and an egg donor while exploring the city and building connections for an upcoming family expansion.
Momento, a journaling app, has helped chronicle the author’s life, including the painful memory of discovering their mother’s stage-3 ovarian cancer diagnosis.
A car journey with my brother sparked nostalgic conversations about our cherished childhood memories.
Caring for their young relatives over two weeks has been a rewarding experience filled with fun activities, despite some challenging weather.
The recent Deftones concert was a thrilling experience, showcasing the band’s evolution and attracting a youthful audience alongside dedicated fans.
A reflective recollection of a family meeting in the hospital reveals deep emotional turmoil and longing following the mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing.