I have been coming down with a cold and coupled with the moving mess in my apartment, it has left me with no energy to post. And for this I am truly sorry to all my adoring fans.
But there is good news, we have sold some things and things are shaping up. I think after next weekend, the apartment will be situated. I hope.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Happy Leap Day!
Happy February 29th - also known as Ladies Day - everyone. Today single ladies can propose to their boyfriends.
From Wikipedia:
"In the English speaking a world, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years. While it has been argued that the tradition was initiated by Saint Patrick or Brigid of Kildare in 5th century Ireland, it is dubious as the tradition has not been attested before the 19th century. Supposedly, a 1288 law by Queen Margaret of Scotland (then age five and living in Norway), required that fines be levied if a marriage proposal was refused by the man; compensation ranged from a kiss to £1 to a silk gown, in order to soften the blow. Because men felt that put them at too great a risk, the tradition was in some places tightened to restricting female proposals to the modern leap day, 29 February, or to the medieval leap day, 24 February. According to Felten: "A play from the turn of the 17th century, 'The Maydes Metamorphosis,' has it that 'this is leape year/women wear breeches.' A few hundred years later, breeches wouldn't do at all: Women looking to take advantage of their opportunity to pitch woo were expected to wear a scarlet petticoat -- fair warning, if you will."
Read the Snopes.com article here for more information on this and Sadie Hawkins Day.
From Wikipedia:
"In the English speaking a world, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years. While it has been argued that the tradition was initiated by Saint Patrick or Brigid of Kildare in 5th century Ireland, it is dubious as the tradition has not been attested before the 19th century. Supposedly, a 1288 law by Queen Margaret of Scotland (then age five and living in Norway), required that fines be levied if a marriage proposal was refused by the man; compensation ranged from a kiss to £1 to a silk gown, in order to soften the blow. Because men felt that put them at too great a risk, the tradition was in some places tightened to restricting female proposals to the modern leap day, 29 February, or to the medieval leap day, 24 February. According to Felten: "A play from the turn of the 17th century, 'The Maydes Metamorphosis,' has it that 'this is leape year/women wear breeches.' A few hundred years later, breeches wouldn't do at all: Women looking to take advantage of their opportunity to pitch woo were expected to wear a scarlet petticoat -- fair warning, if you will."
Read the Snopes.com article here for more information on this and Sadie Hawkins Day.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Proposal planner??
Okay I have heard of and even contemplated hiring a wedding planner but a proposal planner? There was a posting on the Weddingchannel message board looking people who had used a person to plan out the marriage proposal. I think the need for everything marriage to be a huge grand gesture or over the top is getting out of control.
From the Weddingchannel message board:
"Did you hire someone to help you plan your elaborate proposal? If you live in the NY area and this sounds like you, and you are available for a national TV interview to talk about your amazing proposal today or tomorrow."
I wonder how many people responded and actually have done this. I am sure it is only going grow over time.
From the Weddingchannel message board:
"Did you hire someone to help you plan your elaborate proposal? If you live in the NY area and this sounds like you, and you are available for a national TV interview to talk about your amazing proposal today or tomorrow."
I wonder how many people responded and actually have done this. I am sure it is only going grow over time.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
The night before the wedding
My aunt Betty mentioned that the Bachelor Party shouldn't be the night before otherwise most of the guys will be hungover (or possibly still drunk). Actually, not only is the Bachelor Party not the night before the wedding, B is not allowed to go out the night before with any of his family or John. There is one exception to the rule: B's mom. B can go out with her and in fact, I wish he does what she does such as go to bed early.
Also B is not to have any alcohol before the wedding. I don't want to be smelling beer or something during the ceremony. And even though he could just brush his teeth to get rid of the smell to dupe me, I will know. I have a sixth sense about that kind of stuff. Trust me.
Also B is not to have any alcohol before the wedding. I don't want to be smelling beer or something during the ceremony. And even though he could just brush his teeth to get rid of the smell to dupe me, I will know. I have a sixth sense about that kind of stuff. Trust me.
Moving time
This weekend we spent a lot of time moving stuff from Dot to Meffa (or Dorchester to Medford to be grammatically correct).
The current state of my apartment is not good but it will be. We are moving things around, hopefully selling some things, and definitely donating A LOT of things.
I will update soon with pictures....
B is still maintaining a separate residence which is good. I like "me" time.
The current state of my apartment is not good but it will be. We are moving things around, hopefully selling some things, and definitely donating A LOT of things.
I will update soon with pictures....
B is still maintaining a separate residence which is good. I like "me" time.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Things to do this month...Part 2
Last I saw you trusty readers we had just discussed the 15 things the best man is expected. Today we will discuss what the Knot things the maid of honor should do.
1. Lead the bridesmaid troupe. It's the maid/matron of honor's (MOH) job to direct the other maids through their duties. Make sure all bridesmaids get their dresses, go to dress fittings, and find the right jewelry. Also provide them with the 411 on all prewedding parties. - Ann, you are the boss!
2. Help shop for dresses (the bride's and the bridesmaids'). And the MOH pays for her own entire wedding outfit (including shoes). - Done and Ann was not here. Actually Kim picked it out and Ellen approved it.
3. Offer to help the bride with prewedding tasks, from addressing invites to choosing the wedding colors and nodding enthusiastically when she waxes poetic about wedding cake. - Um, there has been no offer.
4. Spread the news about where the bride and groom are registered. - Actually I am sure that all of Jonesboro may know. This side of the Atlantic, not so much.
5. Help the bride change for her honeymoon and take charge of her gown after the ceremony. Arrange for storage in a safe place until she returns. - Have fun dressing me - just like the old days, except I am fully continent .
6. Lend an ear. Whether it's about the planning, the marriage, or the registry china patterns, the MOH should assure the bride that she has someone with whom she can share her thoughts. Even if she seems to dwell on the same subjects repeatedly, the MOH keeps listening. - Basically, she is my bitch.
7. Host or cohost a shower for the bride. - Ann get on this!
8. Attend all prewedding parties. - We haven't had any parties. Yet.
9. Keep a record of all the gifts received at various parties and showers (or delegate a bridesmaid to handle this). - She can do this because I like her handwriting.
10. Plan the bachelorette party with the bridesmaids. - I am not having one so she is off the hook.
11. See to it that all bridesmaids get to the rehearsal; coordinate transportation and lodging, if necessary. - Who coordinates Ann's lodging since she is the one that really needs it.
12. Make sure that all bridesmaids get their hair and makeup done, get to the ceremony on time, and have the correct bouquets. - I think she should do all the bridesmaids hair and make up. That would be funnier.
13. Hold the groom's ring during the ceremony. Safest place to put it? On your thumb. - Nah, already gave this job to the best man in the last post.
14. Arrange the bride's train and veil before the ceremony begins and just after she arrives at the altar. The MOH might also need to help her bustle the train for easy dancing at the reception. - Really, you do have to take care of me the whole day!
15. Hold the bride's bouquet while the couple exchanges vows. - Again, you are my bitch.
16. Sign the marriage license as a witness, along with the best man. - Again, good handwriting is key here.
17. Stand next to the groom in the receiving line (this is optional; the bride may decide to have attendants circulate among the guests instead). - We may or may not be having a receiving line and if we do, only B and me will be standing in it.
18. Play hostess along with the other bridesmaids at frequent points during the reception: show guests where to sit, direct them to restrooms, tell them to where to put presents, invite them to sign the guest book, etc. - She has to do as much socializing as the bride and groom while the Best Man has to dance.
19. Collect any gift envelopes brought to the reception and keep them in a safe place. - I trust her.
20. Make sure the bride takes a moment to eat something -- refresh her drink, get her a plate of food from the buffet table, or instruct the wait staff to keep her entree warm. - Again, you must serve me! This day is going to spoil me.
21. Dance with the best man during the formal first-dance sequence and possibly be announced with him at the beginning of the party. Also dance with other groomsmen, the groom, and others. - You don't have to if you don't want to.
22. Toast the couple after the best man. (This is optional, but it is a nice touch.) - We have decided she is not going to do this. It was a mutual decision.
23. Troubleshoot emotional crises. In most cases, this will require lots of tissues, hugging, and hair-smoothing. The MOH continues to be a trusted friend, a good listener, and a smart advisor. - How unstable am I going to get?
24. Keep the bride laughing. For the stressed-out bride, laughter can be as effective as venting. - Don't make me laugh on the alter because once I get the giggles I can't stop. And usually it is at inappropriate times.
Why does the MOH have 24 things and the BM only has 13? And why do I need all this assistance and B needs none? These lists are unfair and not very balanced.
1. Lead the bridesmaid troupe. It's the maid/matron of honor's (MOH) job to direct the other maids through their duties. Make sure all bridesmaids get their dresses, go to dress fittings, and find the right jewelry. Also provide them with the 411 on all prewedding parties. - Ann, you are the boss!
2. Help shop for dresses (the bride's and the bridesmaids'). And the MOH pays for her own entire wedding outfit (including shoes). - Done and Ann was not here. Actually Kim picked it out and Ellen approved it.
3. Offer to help the bride with prewedding tasks, from addressing invites to choosing the wedding colors and nodding enthusiastically when she waxes poetic about wedding cake. - Um, there has been no offer.
4. Spread the news about where the bride and groom are registered. - Actually I am sure that all of Jonesboro may know. This side of the Atlantic, not so much.
5. Help the bride change for her honeymoon and take charge of her gown after the ceremony. Arrange for storage in a safe place until she returns. - Have fun dressing me - just like the old days, except I am fully continent .
6. Lend an ear. Whether it's about the planning, the marriage, or the registry china patterns, the MOH should assure the bride that she has someone with whom she can share her thoughts. Even if she seems to dwell on the same subjects repeatedly, the MOH keeps listening. - Basically, she is my bitch.
7. Host or cohost a shower for the bride. - Ann get on this!
8. Attend all prewedding parties. - We haven't had any parties. Yet.
9. Keep a record of all the gifts received at various parties and showers (or delegate a bridesmaid to handle this). - She can do this because I like her handwriting.
10. Plan the bachelorette party with the bridesmaids. - I am not having one so she is off the hook.
11. See to it that all bridesmaids get to the rehearsal; coordinate transportation and lodging, if necessary. - Who coordinates Ann's lodging since she is the one that really needs it.
12. Make sure that all bridesmaids get their hair and makeup done, get to the ceremony on time, and have the correct bouquets. - I think she should do all the bridesmaids hair and make up. That would be funnier.
13. Hold the groom's ring during the ceremony. Safest place to put it? On your thumb. - Nah, already gave this job to the best man in the last post.
14. Arrange the bride's train and veil before the ceremony begins and just after she arrives at the altar. The MOH might also need to help her bustle the train for easy dancing at the reception. - Really, you do have to take care of me the whole day!
15. Hold the bride's bouquet while the couple exchanges vows. - Again, you are my bitch.
16. Sign the marriage license as a witness, along with the best man. - Again, good handwriting is key here.
17. Stand next to the groom in the receiving line (this is optional; the bride may decide to have attendants circulate among the guests instead). - We may or may not be having a receiving line and if we do, only B and me will be standing in it.
18. Play hostess along with the other bridesmaids at frequent points during the reception: show guests where to sit, direct them to restrooms, tell them to where to put presents, invite them to sign the guest book, etc. - She has to do as much socializing as the bride and groom while the Best Man has to dance.
19. Collect any gift envelopes brought to the reception and keep them in a safe place. - I trust her.
20. Make sure the bride takes a moment to eat something -- refresh her drink, get her a plate of food from the buffet table, or instruct the wait staff to keep her entree warm. - Again, you must serve me! This day is going to spoil me.
21. Dance with the best man during the formal first-dance sequence and possibly be announced with him at the beginning of the party. Also dance with other groomsmen, the groom, and others. - You don't have to if you don't want to.
22. Toast the couple after the best man. (This is optional, but it is a nice touch.) - We have decided she is not going to do this. It was a mutual decision.
23. Troubleshoot emotional crises. In most cases, this will require lots of tissues, hugging, and hair-smoothing. The MOH continues to be a trusted friend, a good listener, and a smart advisor. - How unstable am I going to get?
24. Keep the bride laughing. For the stressed-out bride, laughter can be as effective as venting. - Don't make me laugh on the alter because once I get the giggles I can't stop. And usually it is at inappropriate times.
Why does the MOH have 24 things and the BM only has 13? And why do I need all this assistance and B needs none? These lists are unfair and not very balanced.
This month's to do list...Part 1
This month B and I are to make sure that the best man and maid of honor know their duties and what is expected of them. I didnt know you had to spell it out for them. In reading over what each should do, I am again reminded of the gender divide and how litle is expected of the groom and even his entourage.
What follows is the best man's list as seen on theknot.com (along with my commentary):
1. Serve as the groom's personal aide and adviser before and during the wedding. This can include helping him pack for the honeymoon (the valet part). - What is he going to pack his underwear for him?
2. Help the groom choose and rent (or buy) wedding formalwear, and coordinate the other groomsmen's rentals. You guys are supposed to match, after all! You may be expected to arrange accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen. - I guess if the girls have a say in their dress the guys should too.
3. It's your job to corral the other groomsmen and make sure they're performing their duties. - Can you delegate if you want? Is that allowed?
4. Organize the bachelor party. Don't be shy about enlisting other groomsmen to help you out -- most guys don't mind this duty! Put financial worries out of your mind -- the cost should be split among everyone who attends the bash. - B isn't having one. Okay, that is wishful thinking on my part but that is why I want my brothers and his dad to go. And I will be occupying myself immensely that weekend.
5. Attend the rehearsal with the bride and groom and all the other attendants. This is your chance to figure out how you're supposed to walk down that aisle. - Learn how to walk, that shouldn't be a challenge...
6. Stand beside the groom at the altar and keep the bride's ring until vows are exchanged. Find a safe place for the ring (and triple check that your pockets don't have holes) -- you don't want to fumble around when it's time to whip it out. - Actually add the groom's ring as well, Ann will have enough to do in dealing with me.
8. Corral the other groomsmen and make sure they're performing their duties. - Isn't this the same as number 3? Are the other groomsmen just out of control at this point?
9. Sign the marriage license as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of honor. - Another one that shouldn't be a problem.
10. Give the officiant a sealed envelope with his or her fee (the groom's responsibility) just after the ceremony. - Do priests charge? If so, what is the going rate?
11. You may be announced with the maid of honor when the reception begins. - But what if he is not, what the heck does he do then oh mighty list? Answer that one. And I don't know if we will be announcing the bridal party.
12. Dance with both the honor attendant and the bride during the wedding party dances. - Do I have to? Ann is a grown woman and I am not going to force her to dance with anyone.
13. Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception. This is your biggest -- and probably most frightening -- duty. Read our article about toasting, and remember the cardinal rule: Mum's the word on the bachelor bacchanalia. - WTF went on during the bachelor party? What isn't anyone telling me?
14. Collect any gift envelopes guests bring to the reception. You may be asked to deposit them in the couple's bank account or at least to keep them until the couple returns from their honeymoon. - I don't even let B know my PIN and now Gerard is going to deposit money into our account? Hell no! We will deposit our own money thank you very much. And this isn't 1960, you need id and stuff to deposit money.
15. Decorate the getaway mobile. Grab the other groomsmen and the bridesmaids for this one. - We are not having a getaway mobile so no need for this one.
16. Drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or airport after the reception. If you perform this service, you'll need to stay sober throughout the reception. If you have a feeling this may not be possible, hire a limo to drive the couple into the sunset. - Staying sober throughout the night is an improbability so we will be taking a cab. Plus I am sure he wouldn't want to give up his parking spot.
So the best man has to tell the other groomsmen what to do, learn to walk, write his name, dance and party. Not too hard...
What follows is the best man's list as seen on theknot.com (along with my commentary):
1. Serve as the groom's personal aide and adviser before and during the wedding. This can include helping him pack for the honeymoon (the valet part). - What is he going to pack his underwear for him?
2. Help the groom choose and rent (or buy) wedding formalwear, and coordinate the other groomsmen's rentals. You guys are supposed to match, after all! You may be expected to arrange accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen. - I guess if the girls have a say in their dress the guys should too.
3. It's your job to corral the other groomsmen and make sure they're performing their duties. - Can you delegate if you want? Is that allowed?
4. Organize the bachelor party. Don't be shy about enlisting other groomsmen to help you out -- most guys don't mind this duty! Put financial worries out of your mind -- the cost should be split among everyone who attends the bash. - B isn't having one. Okay, that is wishful thinking on my part but that is why I want my brothers and his dad to go. And I will be occupying myself immensely that weekend.
5. Attend the rehearsal with the bride and groom and all the other attendants. This is your chance to figure out how you're supposed to walk down that aisle. - Learn how to walk, that shouldn't be a challenge...
6. Stand beside the groom at the altar and keep the bride's ring until vows are exchanged. Find a safe place for the ring (and triple check that your pockets don't have holes) -- you don't want to fumble around when it's time to whip it out. - Actually add the groom's ring as well, Ann will have enough to do in dealing with me.
8. Corral the other groomsmen and make sure they're performing their duties. - Isn't this the same as number 3? Are the other groomsmen just out of control at this point?
9. Sign the marriage license as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of honor. - Another one that shouldn't be a problem.
10. Give the officiant a sealed envelope with his or her fee (the groom's responsibility) just after the ceremony. - Do priests charge? If so, what is the going rate?
11. You may be announced with the maid of honor when the reception begins. - But what if he is not, what the heck does he do then oh mighty list? Answer that one. And I don't know if we will be announcing the bridal party.
12. Dance with both the honor attendant and the bride during the wedding party dances. - Do I have to? Ann is a grown woman and I am not going to force her to dance with anyone.
13. Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception. This is your biggest -- and probably most frightening -- duty. Read our article about toasting, and remember the cardinal rule: Mum's the word on the bachelor bacchanalia. - WTF went on during the bachelor party? What isn't anyone telling me?
14. Collect any gift envelopes guests bring to the reception. You may be asked to deposit them in the couple's bank account or at least to keep them until the couple returns from their honeymoon. - I don't even let B know my PIN and now Gerard is going to deposit money into our account? Hell no! We will deposit our own money thank you very much. And this isn't 1960, you need id and stuff to deposit money.
15. Decorate the getaway mobile. Grab the other groomsmen and the bridesmaids for this one. - We are not having a getaway mobile so no need for this one.
16. Drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or airport after the reception. If you perform this service, you'll need to stay sober throughout the reception. If you have a feeling this may not be possible, hire a limo to drive the couple into the sunset. - Staying sober throughout the night is an improbability so we will be taking a cab. Plus I am sure he wouldn't want to give up his parking spot.
So the best man has to tell the other groomsmen what to do, learn to walk, write his name, dance and party. Not too hard...
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Stamps - Part 2
A friend from my previous job told us that he and has wife devised a system for response cards. They divided their guest list into tiers - those they really wanted to come, those that they were indifferent about coming, and those they would not be sad about attending. They then got three different types of stamps and assigned each stamp to one of the three groups. He said that when they got mail and saw a response card it made it more interesting to see who was coming or not.
It is a thought...and you are now going to be wondering about the stamps on the response card!
It is a thought...and you are now going to be wondering about the stamps on the response card!
Stamps - Part 1
We are going to be mailing out our Save the Dates in the upcoming weeks and besides addressing them we also have to stamp them. I was excited when, in cleaning, I found an unused book of stamps (one book equals 20 stamps) but then I realized they were only 37 cents stamps. The current postal rate is 41 cents - so I had lost these for two rate increases. Crazy. But the moral of the story is that some of you are getting a Save the Date with a 37 cents stamp and a 4 cents stamp. I mentioned this to B and his comment is that if anyone comments on the stamps used, they have too much time on their hands.
Paper Source Wedding Event
This weekend there is a Paper Source Wedding Event (thanks for the heads up Sarah!) and I was all set to go. But then B rented a van to move his larger items into my place (soon to be ours, but I am not there yet people) and while he said I could go, I wouldn't be able to have fun. Lucky for me, Wedding Bee posted a whole bunch of pictures from the same event in another city. So I read about it and then last night I went to PaperSource and touched some things and even bought some things. So the combination got me over not going.
I got the test paper for the invites and the response card. I just have to figure out what size I want the directions card and the reception card and then I can start printing. People have offered to help so you better watch out because I may be cashing in on those offers (Kim, Hillary, Alett - I am looking at you).
I also bought some pens for addressing save the dates and invitations. My save the dates are addressed already, B's are not. This will be a reoccuring theme I am sure.
I got the test paper for the invites and the response card. I just have to figure out what size I want the directions card and the reception card and then I can start printing. People have offered to help so you better watch out because I may be cashing in on those offers (Kim, Hillary, Alett - I am looking at you).
I also bought some pens for addressing save the dates and invitations. My save the dates are addressed already, B's are not. This will be a reoccuring theme I am sure.
Timeline - pictures
Last night I didn't want to clean so instead I created a picture timeline. It is being very popular to do the pictures before the ceremony (making sure to capture the look of the groom when the bride presents herself). This way, the couple can enjoy themselves and spend more time with the guests at the cocktail hour and reception. B and I are not partaking in this new trend. Call me superstitious but I am not doing it.
Instead, we will take a bunch of pictures with the respective attendants before hand. B will go first with the guys and his parents. Then Ellen will go ahead of us to take some family shots and B will leave for the church. I will arrive and Richie and Billy will stay behind to take some pictures. They leave and I finish up with the girls.
Right after the church we will have to take at least one picture with B's family since shortly after the ceremony Ellen's soon to be born child will banished. I am sure it will come up during a therapy session years from now.
So then after the church B and I will go to the park to take pictures of us while everyone hits up Kelly's or Hunter's or just stays behind and prays some more (Kim I suggest you do the latter).
Then we will finish up formal pictures during the first half of the cocktail hour. We will have someone getting guests for photos so they don't have to miss out on the food and fun. By the estimation of 3 minutes per photo (sent to us by our photographer Sarah Tew), we will be done at 5:30, which gives us a half hour for the cocktail hour and more time to say hello to people.
Instead, we will take a bunch of pictures with the respective attendants before hand. B will go first with the guys and his parents. Then Ellen will go ahead of us to take some family shots and B will leave for the church. I will arrive and Richie and Billy will stay behind to take some pictures. They leave and I finish up with the girls.
Right after the church we will have to take at least one picture with B's family since shortly after the ceremony Ellen's soon to be born child will banished. I am sure it will come up during a therapy session years from now.
So then after the church B and I will go to the park to take pictures of us while everyone hits up Kelly's or Hunter's or just stays behind and prays some more (Kim I suggest you do the latter).
Then we will finish up formal pictures during the first half of the cocktail hour. We will have someone getting guests for photos so they don't have to miss out on the food and fun. By the estimation of 3 minutes per photo (sent to us by our photographer Sarah Tew), we will be done at 5:30, which gives us a half hour for the cocktail hour and more time to say hello to people.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Moving on up...
As of right now, almost all of B's stuff is in my apartment (minus his bed, bookshelf, and dining room table but the table is not coming for awhile and the other stuff will be in my place on Saturday) and things are not as bad as we thought. Yes, things are all over the place but we are not drowning quite as much as we thought we would be. We also have discussed some furniture movings to make more room and better utilize the space and overall I am fine with the change.
We even folded the weeks (possibly months) worth of clean laundry that had accumulated and that has lessened some of B's stress.
The only problem is that I do not have a dresser yet for B's clothes. I found one on craigslist that I really liked but someone beat me out. There is a small chance that I could still get it but I am not holding my breath.
The good news is that B sold some of his things via craigslist and it gave me hope that people will buy the things I will be putting up for sale (coffee table, side table, full bed, old stereo). I hope I don't get caught up in all the money and sell more than I should. That is a distinct possibility. Once we are all settled I want a housecleaner to come in and wash the crap out of the apartment - like the window sills, corners, and all the other stuff I gloss over. We will see.
We even folded the weeks (possibly months) worth of clean laundry that had accumulated and that has lessened some of B's stress.
The only problem is that I do not have a dresser yet for B's clothes. I found one on craigslist that I really liked but someone beat me out. There is a small chance that I could still get it but I am not holding my breath.
The good news is that B sold some of his things via craigslist and it gave me hope that people will buy the things I will be putting up for sale (coffee table, side table, full bed, old stereo). I hope I don't get caught up in all the money and sell more than I should. That is a distinct possibility. Once we are all settled I want a housecleaner to come in and wash the crap out of the apartment - like the window sills, corners, and all the other stuff I gloss over. We will see.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Guestbook Idea
B and I were talking to Emily and Lowell (our friends who got married on Block Island in a kickass fashion) about their guestbook idea. They got Block Island postcards and had them out on a table. The guests then wrote them a message on the back of the postcard. While they were on their honeymoon, B and I took the cards, made sure their address was on the card and we mailed them to New York City. So when they returned home, they were greeted by all the warm wishes of their guests. We really liked their idea and this weekend, they gave us the greenlight to steal it. Or I should say, borrow it.
We are going to be having postcards for guests to write something to us instead of a guestbook. I hope everyone understands it and does it.
So now I am on the hunt for postcards. Here is one we found...
We are going to be having postcards for guests to write something to us instead of a guestbook. I hope everyone understands it and does it.
So now I am on the hunt for postcards. Here is one we found...
Friday, February 15, 2008
5 years ago yesterday...
B and I actually met each other. February 14, 2003 is a day that wil live in infamy, not really but I like the dramatic effect.
You would think because we met on Valentine's Day, we would be big into celebrating it. Yeah, not so much. Our first Valentine's Day together B had said that he believes it is a fake holiday created by Hallmark and it is ridiculous that the same flowers or nice dinner is marked up so much just because it is February 14th. Unfortunately for me, I buy into the hype a bit and was saddened. So on our second Valentine's Day together I told him that while he doesn't celebrate it, I do so this year we are celebrating it. And thus our system of celebrating Valentine's Day ever other year was born. Hey - it works for us.
This year is an off year so no celebration for me. We watched Lost. The episode ended in phenomenal fashion so everyone won.
You would think because we met on Valentine's Day, we would be big into celebrating it. Yeah, not so much. Our first Valentine's Day together B had said that he believes it is a fake holiday created by Hallmark and it is ridiculous that the same flowers or nice dinner is marked up so much just because it is February 14th. Unfortunately for me, I buy into the hype a bit and was saddened. So on our second Valentine's Day together I told him that while he doesn't celebrate it, I do so this year we are celebrating it. And thus our system of celebrating Valentine's Day ever other year was born. Hey - it works for us.
This year is an off year so no celebration for me. We watched Lost. The episode ended in phenomenal fashion so everyone won.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
More Fun with Videos - Political Ones Not Wedding Ones
Because I just figured out to embed videos on the blog here is one making the rounds of my office (funny that this one is so popular in the office but after the primary I guess not as popular in the whole state).
And since the wedding is a week and a half after election day there is some relevance but very little.
If tugging at emotional heart strings and celebrity endorsements were all you needed. This man would be the next president.
And because I believe in fair and balanced reporting, here is another video - more comical than anything. Keep in mind that "fair and balanced" is subjective and I am totally biased to the blue color of politics.
And since the wedding is a week and a half after election day there is some relevance but very little.
If tugging at emotional heart strings and celebrity endorsements were all you needed. This man would be the next president.
And because I believe in fair and balanced reporting, here is another video - more comical than anything. Keep in mind that "fair and balanced" is subjective and I am totally biased to the blue color of politics.
Valentine's Day Video Courtesy of Postsecret.com
Postsecret.com is a web site I try to remember to visit once a week. PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mailin their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard.
Here is a video for Valentine's Day. It is happy, sad, and honest.
Here is a video for Valentine's Day. It is happy, sad, and honest.
Bridesmaid Contract
I was reading the Knot last night and this was listed at the top of the NYC message board:
"Did you make a bridesmaid contract to keep your bridesmaids “in check” or maybe you just sent it out as a joke? Or are you a bridesmaid who was surprised when you received a bridesmaid contract or list of rules to follow by?"
Are brides getting this controlling as to actually have contracts? This seems a bit much to me and if I was a bridesmaid, I would not sign it. Or I would but then I would break all the rules to spite the bride.
"Did you make a bridesmaid contract to keep your bridesmaids “in check” or maybe you just sent it out as a joke? Or are you a bridesmaid who was surprised when you received a bridesmaid contract or list of rules to follow by?"
Are brides getting this controlling as to actually have contracts? This seems a bit much to me and if I was a bridesmaid, I would not sign it. Or I would but then I would break all the rules to spite the bride.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
What are they doing there?
Here is the current state of my foyer area in my apartment.
Seriously, why did he just leave the golf clubs in a high traffic zone. To his credit he has mentioned that he needs to move the air conditioner down to the basement.
The bowling pin is mine. I like it there.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Marriage: It's Only Going to Get Worse
That is the title of an article sent to me by a guy I work with - he is using it to delay proposing to his girlfriend. Apparently over time, the relationship between spouses becomes more negative but the good news is that those relationships with friends and children improve.
Read the full article here.
Read the full article here.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
ACK! Moment
A while back I posted about how I was going to slowly make room for B's life in my apartment. Said apartment has been solely mine for almost two years now and I have spread my life into every corner. However, I had time (months) and I was going to do things slowly and it would be a painless process. B and his roommate recently met with the realtor who originally sold them their condo and she told them the best time to put the condo on the market is early March (um, that is next month). And while B doesn't have to be fully moved out by then - a ton of his stuff needs to be. The less stuff the bigger the condo appears.
So it is now February 7 and my apartment is about to be overrun. B's plan is to bring over a box/bin/pile of stuff everytime he visits. It is not going to be pretty. It is not going to be fun.
Collectively we have 2 dining room tables, 3 beds, 4 tvs, 4 air conditioners, 1 dresser, tons of books/cds/dvds, 2 desks. We do not have enough room so we are going to be selling some stuff and I have to get another dresser pretty soon.
We do not know when he will begin to live in the apartment. So it may just me and his things for awhile and that may be a nice, easy way to ease into things.
So it is now February 7 and my apartment is about to be overrun. B's plan is to bring over a box/bin/pile of stuff everytime he visits. It is not going to be pretty. It is not going to be fun.
Collectively we have 2 dining room tables, 3 beds, 4 tvs, 4 air conditioners, 1 dresser, tons of books/cds/dvds, 2 desks. We do not have enough room so we are going to be selling some stuff and I have to get another dresser pretty soon.
We do not know when he will begin to live in the apartment. So it may just me and his things for awhile and that may be a nice, easy way to ease into things.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Super Tuesday
I promise I will get back to wedding stuff soon (updates about the merging of our lives that sent me into a tizzy last weekend). It is just that a lot of non-wedding things have been going on. Namely, ass kicking in Arizona and now Super Tuesday. B has already voted and I hope to get out of work in time to vote in the primary. The annoying thing is that my polling place has been changed and it is kind of far for someone without a car.
Vote early, vote often!
As a side note: Today is Fat Tuesday which means tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. I am giving up coffee for Lent. If you see me this weekend, be kind as I have learned from watching "Celebrity Rehab" that withdrawal is a bitch.
Vote early, vote often!
As a side note: Today is Fat Tuesday which means tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. I am giving up coffee for Lent. If you see me this weekend, be kind as I have learned from watching "Celebrity Rehab" that withdrawal is a bitch.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
18-1 - Take that Patriots Nation
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
With the Giants win and the fact that I am doing laundry at 10:00 at night to make sure my Giants shirt is clean, work is going to be awesome tomorrow.
A side note: Totally bush league of Belichick and some of the Pats to go into the tunnel before the last snap - classless. But they lost and that is all that matters.
With the Giants win and the fact that I am doing laundry at 10:00 at night to make sure my Giants shirt is clean, work is going to be awesome tomorrow.
A side note: Totally bush league of Belichick and some of the Pats to go into the tunnel before the last snap - classless. But they lost and that is all that matters.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Lost and what it means to my honeymoon
Lost started last night and it was awesome! Much more in line with Season 1 and I may just forget that Season 2 ever happened (except for the finale as that was truly kickass).
Lost films on Hawaii. We are going to Hawaii. I am going to find the passengers of Flight 815 and save them from the evil people. That is, once we figure out who are the bad guys.
[I do realize that Lost is a TV show but I think it would be fun to see where they film and maybe actually see them film a scene or two. Especially a scene with Kate. I love Kate. ]
Lost films on Hawaii. We are going to Hawaii. I am going to find the passengers of Flight 815 and save them from the evil people. That is, once we figure out who are the bad guys.
[I do realize that Lost is a TV show but I think it would be fun to see where they film and maybe actually see them film a scene or two. Especially a scene with Kate. I love Kate. ]
Where is B?
If all the stars align on Sunday, the New York Football Giants will be Superbowl Champions but that is a big if.
Every year Bill, a college friend of B's, has a Superbowl party in New Jersey. And every year I hear tales of how great this party is, and amazing the homemade pizzas are, blah, blah, blah. When I once asked about going I was told, "It's is a guy thing," although other girls do go. So I took it as it is actually being a "B thing" and I am fine with it - sort of.
I am especially fine with it this year because I get so tense watching important games with him, seriously he takes the fun out of it a lot. While I did watch all the games leading up to the Superbowl with him, we also were his other Giant fan friends. And one in particular, Witz, is so much worse than B that I could watch the game because B paled in comparison. So with B in New Jersey I can watch the game in peace and hopefully enjoy myself. That is, unless Eli reverts back to Eli of the first four weeks of the season and makes bad throws, doesn't get a snap off in time, or gets that Eli face we all hate so much.
GO GIANTS!
Every year Bill, a college friend of B's, has a Superbowl party in New Jersey. And every year I hear tales of how great this party is, and amazing the homemade pizzas are, blah, blah, blah. When I once asked about going I was told, "It's is a guy thing," although other girls do go. So I took it as it is actually being a "B thing" and I am fine with it - sort of.
I am especially fine with it this year because I get so tense watching important games with him, seriously he takes the fun out of it a lot. While I did watch all the games leading up to the Superbowl with him, we also were his other Giant fan friends. And one in particular, Witz, is so much worse than B that I could watch the game because B paled in comparison. So with B in New Jersey I can watch the game in peace and hopefully enjoy myself. That is, unless Eli reverts back to Eli of the first four weeks of the season and makes bad throws, doesn't get a snap off in time, or gets that Eli face we all hate so much.
GO GIANTS!
Lord of the Rings
This weekend I am going ring shopping (by myself, more on that later) at two stores. The first is where MS & SP got their rings and rave about and the second is where Jmo and SD have gotten their rings but they were custom made.
The first store I will visit, Barmakian, actually has a ring that looks like the one I want but it is hard to tell on a computer screen. And obviously Serjeo the jeweler can make what I want. Also while I am concerned about price, I have calmed down a bit. I realized that the ring is the one item bought for this wedding that will actually be used every day and hence, I can spend a little more if I need/want.
The first store I will visit, Barmakian, actually has a ring that looks like the one I want but it is hard to tell on a computer screen. And obviously Serjeo the jeweler can make what I want. Also while I am concerned about price, I have calmed down a bit. I realized that the ring is the one item bought for this wedding that will actually be used every day and hence, I can spend a little more if I need/want.
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