Thoughts

A Goodbye Letter to My First House

The day we bought our house on February 4, 2021The day we sold it on January 12, 2026 Almost 5 years to the date that I bought my first house with the love of my life, we sold it. 5 years of memories. 5 years of learnings. 5 years of frustrations. 5 years of making… Continue reading A Goodbye Letter to My First House

Bridal, Thoughts, Wedding Planning

Celebrating My New Last Name While Saying Goodbye to My Old One

Officially Mrs. Crystina Thompson. Lugo-Beach is now the last name of my past. It's an emotional process, but it's a decision I'm so glad I made. For those who knew me growing up, I was always pretty set on the fact that I would never get married. It didn't feel like a priority to me,… Continue reading Celebrating My New Last Name While Saying Goodbye to My Old One