My name is Lauren. I’m a Texan, living in Oxford, & working in London.  I’m so glad to take a break from my normal blog, Aspiring Kennedy, and be here at The Graduate Wife.   After all, our journey through graduate school is one of my favorite topics of discussion!

As my husband finishes his masters here in Oxford, we feel very bittersweet. I’ll be sad to leave the idyllic cocoon of student life we’ve found ourself in- but the adventure of what comes next seems to capture my imagination. I know some partners feel that they have to “survive” the graduate journey- but, to be honest, it’s be the sweetest time of our marriage yet.  My husband has always taken great strides to spoil me, but I’m also quite capable of taking care of myself!  l’m excited to share with you a few things that keep the everyday from feeling routine. They might not be the biggest splurges, but their presence, at times, kept me from tipping over the edge of sanity… and feeling fancy.  Stay tuned all here all week!