Last night was my bachelorette party-probably what I've been most excited about besides the wedding, and I'm not kidding.
We went to Spice Street for dinner (I have been wanting to go to for a very long time). I recommend it to anyone with taste buds and I cannot wait to go back with the hubs. It's extremely romantic and the food is just amazing.
Then we danced to "Bleeding Love" for quite a long time. I will be dancing like this on Saturday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waSa7TXWgLY
Then I had various surprises and we all snuggled and watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding and and fell asleep.
Too bad it's over :( But! It's almost here!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Kelsi Wilson Told Me to Title My Posts
Today was a very busy day.
I need to find a place that will color copy the wedding programs at a reasonable price. Kinko's was way too much, so I need to go somewhere else. I went to Kinko's and the very nice man helped me figure out my program and printed one and then told me how much it was each ($1.18) and I told him I could not do that, so I left. And then I realized that I had not paid him for the one he had made me. And while I know it's not that big of a deal, and I knew he'd tell me not to worry, I had to go back in and offer. But I didn't have to pay $1.18 and for that, I am thankful.
The rest of the morning included last minute errands for Laura's baby shower, which was this afternoon. I sincerely hope she liked it because we really did :) We got her a diaper genie-the greatest invention of all time. And also Christie and Mere made the coolest cake I've ever seen. Too bad my camera batteries died. Hopefully Laura will post pictures and I will steal them.
After the shower, I was exhausted. But I packed up some presents we received last night and some Swedish Fish I got for Joelie and drove to his (our) place to drop them off. Then his parents took us out to dinner at.... dun da da dun...Lilly's! It was fabulous, although they have changed their bruschetta make-up and I can't figure out how.
Then we saw Father of the Bride and I cried twice and Joel's mom cried too and I know it's silly but I think it really echoed all the feelings I've had lately. I get so sad when I think about leaving my parents, and I know they are happy for me but I can tell they are sad too. It won't be the same, even though we'll still spend time together, things will be different. It's weird to think I'll be sleeping in this bed for only 6 more nights. I feel like I'm growing up and it kind of blindsided me. I wasn't expecting all these emotions. Getting married is a huge responsibility and commitment but it also seems so ordinary. People get married all the time. I feel like I should be so much more logical about this. But I get so sad to leave and not be in my childhood room anymore and not be home when my parents get off work and not stay up late with my mom watching reality TV and eating ice cream or running errands with my dad. It breaks my heart.
But then I think of spending my life with my best friend, and how excited I am to finally be together and have many more freedoms, and to walk through life together and grow up together and fall more in love. That makes me understand that it's hard to leave your house, but that it must happen, and that I now cleave to my husband. Less than a week away folks.
Also, I hit my head today, between the car door and the door frame and I have two big bumps on my head. And I tried to cry but I couldn't but that really hurt, Charlie.
I need to find a place that will color copy the wedding programs at a reasonable price. Kinko's was way too much, so I need to go somewhere else. I went to Kinko's and the very nice man helped me figure out my program and printed one and then told me how much it was each ($1.18) and I told him I could not do that, so I left. And then I realized that I had not paid him for the one he had made me. And while I know it's not that big of a deal, and I knew he'd tell me not to worry, I had to go back in and offer. But I didn't have to pay $1.18 and for that, I am thankful.
The rest of the morning included last minute errands for Laura's baby shower, which was this afternoon. I sincerely hope she liked it because we really did :) We got her a diaper genie-the greatest invention of all time. And also Christie and Mere made the coolest cake I've ever seen. Too bad my camera batteries died. Hopefully Laura will post pictures and I will steal them.
After the shower, I was exhausted. But I packed up some presents we received last night and some Swedish Fish I got for Joelie and drove to his (our) place to drop them off. Then his parents took us out to dinner at.... dun da da dun...Lilly's! It was fabulous, although they have changed their bruschetta make-up and I can't figure out how.
Then we saw Father of the Bride and I cried twice and Joel's mom cried too and I know it's silly but I think it really echoed all the feelings I've had lately. I get so sad when I think about leaving my parents, and I know they are happy for me but I can tell they are sad too. It won't be the same, even though we'll still spend time together, things will be different. It's weird to think I'll be sleeping in this bed for only 6 more nights. I feel like I'm growing up and it kind of blindsided me. I wasn't expecting all these emotions. Getting married is a huge responsibility and commitment but it also seems so ordinary. People get married all the time. I feel like I should be so much more logical about this. But I get so sad to leave and not be in my childhood room anymore and not be home when my parents get off work and not stay up late with my mom watching reality TV and eating ice cream or running errands with my dad. It breaks my heart.
But then I think of spending my life with my best friend, and how excited I am to finally be together and have many more freedoms, and to walk through life together and grow up together and fall more in love. That makes me understand that it's hard to leave your house, but that it must happen, and that I now cleave to my husband. Less than a week away folks.
Also, I hit my head today, between the car door and the door frame and I have two big bumps on my head. And I tried to cry but I couldn't but that really hurt, Charlie.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Today was a happy day.
Joel says I need to go into things with a better attitude, and he is right, and I'm glad he told me that because I need to be more positive.
I was kind of not looking forward to today. We had to run lots of errands and I knew we'd be very tired and we are trying not to spend money but we had to do lots of driving and buying presents and I am a professional worrier.
But it ended up being great. Praise the Lord.
We went to Joel's school and he picked up his students' AP scores-and they were great! They were about the same as his scores from last year, which were higher than the previous teacher's, and I am so very proud of him. He's such a great teacher.
Then we went to Smithfield to pick up his wedding band, and although it still is too big (this is the 3rd time we've had to order this ring), we went ahead and kept it. It's a Tungsten ring and they can't be resized, so every time he needs a new size we have to order a new one. We're going to go back after the wedding and order a new one, but with 8 (almost 7!) days to go, we couldn't gamble on it being back in time.
We ate a yummy lunch at Chick-fil-A (at 3pm) and then went to see The Dark Knight which was fantastic and really made us think and talk about things. It was incredibly creepy though, so I wouldn't see it again.
Then we tried to go run errands at the mall, but the mall makes us (me) cranky so we went back to the house to set things up and cook some dinner.
All he had in the cupboard was macaroni and cheese and also some frozen peas. And we ate that. And watched Americas Funniest Videos. And genuinely laughed. And it was then that I realized that we are actually 50 year olds that will go antiquing on Saturday mornings. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I just didn't think it would happen so soon.
Joel says I need to go into things with a better attitude, and he is right, and I'm glad he told me that because I need to be more positive.
I was kind of not looking forward to today. We had to run lots of errands and I knew we'd be very tired and we are trying not to spend money but we had to do lots of driving and buying presents and I am a professional worrier.
But it ended up being great. Praise the Lord.
We went to Joel's school and he picked up his students' AP scores-and they were great! They were about the same as his scores from last year, which were higher than the previous teacher's, and I am so very proud of him. He's such a great teacher.
Then we went to Smithfield to pick up his wedding band, and although it still is too big (this is the 3rd time we've had to order this ring), we went ahead and kept it. It's a Tungsten ring and they can't be resized, so every time he needs a new size we have to order a new one. We're going to go back after the wedding and order a new one, but with 8 (almost 7!) days to go, we couldn't gamble on it being back in time.
We ate a yummy lunch at Chick-fil-A (at 3pm) and then went to see The Dark Knight which was fantastic and really made us think and talk about things. It was incredibly creepy though, so I wouldn't see it again.
Then we tried to go run errands at the mall, but the mall makes us (me) cranky so we went back to the house to set things up and cook some dinner.
All he had in the cupboard was macaroni and cheese and also some frozen peas. And we ate that. And watched Americas Funniest Videos. And genuinely laughed. And it was then that I realized that we are actually 50 year olds that will go antiquing on Saturday mornings. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I just didn't think it would happen so soon.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
It's 5:45 in the morning and I woke up at 4:45 but I don't have to be up for another hour.
I feel like I never really fell asleep. I mean, I'm sure I did. But it seems like I fell asleep thinking about wedding things and woke up thinking about the same things, so it feels like my thought process was never interrupted by sleep.
This is all very odd because in college, no matter what, I could fall asleep and sleep like a rock throughout the whole night. But lately, I have trouble falling asleep and then the second something wakes me up in the morning, I'm up for the day. There's just so much to do all the time. I keep going over my mental to-do lists and just praying it all goes over ok. Not just the wedding, although that is huge, but teaching (setting up my classroom and getting ready to be a teacher is the last thing on my mind...until nighttime rolls around) and just being married in general. All the things that go into it. I feel the need to look up grad school fees, check our budget, find out what discounts Wake County offers, find out when I get paid, making schedules for the day of the wedding, reminding myself to remind Joel of all the things he needs to tell the groomsmen, to wear the veil or not to wear the veil, have I gained weight?, will we find a Bible study?, when we will have time to go on a date? (we have been so busy and trying not to spend money), what will I wear in Charleston? what will our hotel be like?....all these things run through my head. And honestly, I'm not really following the "Do not be anxious about anything" verse. This is so odd for me. While I do have a tendency to worry, it's always during the day and has never before cut into my sleep time. I was always able to shut it off long enough to get 8 hours.
Although, in college, around finals times, I could fall asleep with no problem. But if Lauree would come back late and wake me up, I would sit up straight in bed and just stare at her, sometimes saying something about being late for a test. I think it would freak her out. I'm sure it got really annoying after a while. I barely remember these times but she would always tell me what time it was and to go back to sleep. I find this to be very funny.
I am SO excited about our new bed. My mattress is so old it hurts my back, and currently my back and legs hurt-but it's like a dull annoying pain.
I think this post has been sufficiently negative and when I am chipper later on I will try post something a little happier.
I feel like I never really fell asleep. I mean, I'm sure I did. But it seems like I fell asleep thinking about wedding things and woke up thinking about the same things, so it feels like my thought process was never interrupted by sleep.
This is all very odd because in college, no matter what, I could fall asleep and sleep like a rock throughout the whole night. But lately, I have trouble falling asleep and then the second something wakes me up in the morning, I'm up for the day. There's just so much to do all the time. I keep going over my mental to-do lists and just praying it all goes over ok. Not just the wedding, although that is huge, but teaching (setting up my classroom and getting ready to be a teacher is the last thing on my mind...until nighttime rolls around) and just being married in general. All the things that go into it. I feel the need to look up grad school fees, check our budget, find out what discounts Wake County offers, find out when I get paid, making schedules for the day of the wedding, reminding myself to remind Joel of all the things he needs to tell the groomsmen, to wear the veil or not to wear the veil, have I gained weight?, will we find a Bible study?, when we will have time to go on a date? (we have been so busy and trying not to spend money), what will I wear in Charleston? what will our hotel be like?....all these things run through my head. And honestly, I'm not really following the "Do not be anxious about anything" verse. This is so odd for me. While I do have a tendency to worry, it's always during the day and has never before cut into my sleep time. I was always able to shut it off long enough to get 8 hours.
Although, in college, around finals times, I could fall asleep with no problem. But if Lauree would come back late and wake me up, I would sit up straight in bed and just stare at her, sometimes saying something about being late for a test. I think it would freak her out. I'm sure it got really annoying after a while. I barely remember these times but she would always tell me what time it was and to go back to sleep. I find this to be very funny.
I am SO excited about our new bed. My mattress is so old it hurts my back, and currently my back and legs hurt-but it's like a dull annoying pain.
I think this post has been sufficiently negative and when I am chipper later on I will try post something a little happier.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
One thing that bugs me is that when I try to sleep in, I can't because I wake up at 7:30 and have to pee so bad I think I might die. And then I'm up, so I might as well get ready for the day. But today, I managed to get up and go back to sleep, and I consider this a huge accomplishment.
Also, as of today, I cannot find a candidate I can support, and so I don't think I will vote. I kept going back and forth and weighing the issues (and I did actually look up each candidates stance on things) and maybe later I will change my mind or find a candidate that I can feel good about supporting, but right now I am not voting. And I think the old me would have gotten very angry at the new me's decision, but I feel like voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.
In other news, yesterday Joel and I scrubbed the kitchen. Well, he organized things because he likes to do that and put on some hot dishwashing gloves and Cloroxed everything in site. We also went to Target and bought various cleaning/organizing supplies and we had to buy shelf liners because the wood is impossible to clean-it's like unfinished and splintery. SO Target now has a couple of actually cute designs (this ain't your grandma's shelf liner anymore) and he picked out the polka dots. Hooray! We also bought a very cute red pail in which to store our new red kitchen gear. I will take pictures soon.
We feel very blessed to have this place because it's super affordable and we can grow in it a bit, and although it's not the newest or fanciest thing, it's perfect for us now.
Today my jobs include cleaning my house and taking out the trash and tutoring Cassie again :)
Also, as of today, I cannot find a candidate I can support, and so I don't think I will vote. I kept going back and forth and weighing the issues (and I did actually look up each candidates stance on things) and maybe later I will change my mind or find a candidate that I can feel good about supporting, but right now I am not voting. And I think the old me would have gotten very angry at the new me's decision, but I feel like voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.
In other news, yesterday Joel and I scrubbed the kitchen. Well, he organized things because he likes to do that and put on some hot dishwashing gloves and Cloroxed everything in site. We also went to Target and bought various cleaning/organizing supplies and we had to buy shelf liners because the wood is impossible to clean-it's like unfinished and splintery. SO Target now has a couple of actually cute designs (this ain't your grandma's shelf liner anymore) and he picked out the polka dots. Hooray! We also bought a very cute red pail in which to store our new red kitchen gear. I will take pictures soon.
We feel very blessed to have this place because it's super affordable and we can grow in it a bit, and although it's not the newest or fanciest thing, it's perfect for us now.
Today my jobs include cleaning my house and taking out the trash and tutoring Cassie again :)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
We have a bed! I want to take before and after pictures of the house and post them. I am so happy that we have our own bed. This is such a big deal to us. We spent most of yesterday afternoon disassembling and then assembling bed frames...who knew it could be so exhausting!
My mom made tortilla espanola for lunch today, and Joel came to eat with us. I finally got back to the gym after lunch, and I parked myself right in front of the TV that was showing that hilarious mockumentary Drop Dead Gorgeous and ellipticalled for 45 minutes.
Then Joel and I went to the pool to try catch some more rays (does anyone say that anymore?)
I really wanted to bake but after the pool we went grocery shopping and then I just went back home and fell asleep. this is a "rough draft" of what i wanted for the wedding day.
I woke up to the smell of blueberry muffins that my mom made! So nice.
By the way, I had my hair done yesterday, and this is a rough draft of what I wanted it to look like.
My mom made tortilla espanola for lunch today, and Joel came to eat with us. I finally got back to the gym after lunch, and I parked myself right in front of the TV that was showing that hilarious mockumentary Drop Dead Gorgeous and ellipticalled for 45 minutes.
Then Joel and I went to the pool to try catch some more rays (does anyone say that anymore?)
I really wanted to bake but after the pool we went grocery shopping and then I just went back home and fell asleep. this is a "rough draft" of what i wanted for the wedding day.
I woke up to the smell of blueberry muffins that my mom made! So nice.
By the way, I had my hair done yesterday, and this is a rough draft of what I wanted it to look like.
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