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May 26, 2006
Holy Crap!
I am getting married tomorrow. This is great and terrifying. I am ready for this right? Yeah, I'm ready.
St. Martin or Bust.
Posted by La at 8:42 AM | Comments (1)May 23, 2006
Down With The HOA
For a minute there, we forgot we lived in a community with a Home Owners Association (read as the House Police). First they wrote us a letter asking us to power wash the back of our house and clear some random stuff out of our backyard. Fair enough! We didn't use our backyard at all at the time, and hardly even looked out the back door. The space needed some help, so we complied.
A few weeks later we received a letter asking us to do something about the cherry tree which currently resides in the front yard. I will admit, this tree has seen better days, and it appears there has been some termite damage.However, it bloomed beautifully in April and I had hoped it would make it for another season. It is not to be. Tomorrow my Uncle G (who is a "tree guy") is cutting the tree down to the stump. I am a little sad to see it go, but so be it.
Up until this point, I was dealing with the HOA and trying to respect the rules with benefit us all. Remember, at my core, I am a legalist. Mi Mama has done a lot for our wedding, but as our main and crowning gift she is going to have some new steps a shed built for our back yard. Both of these items are sorely needed. We got an estimate, the materials were purchased and the workers were starting to dig when Flounder reminded us that we needed to have the building plans approved by the HOC before we procceded. Damn! Now that I have spoken with the folks at the good old HOA, and once we have submitted our plans it will take them 2-4 weeks to give us approval. So sad for us!
Down with the HOA!
Posted by La at 2:34 PM | Comments (0)With A Sigh Of Relief...
I am almost afraid to say it, but I think we have everything under control. I now have my new passport. I can go on our honeymoon with confidence, knowing I will be allowed back in the country. This is very good.
Last night we finished tidying up just in time to fall into bed. The amount of trash and recycling we put out on the curb this morning was really staggering. I couldn't believe how nice the house looked with of the junk put away. I can't wait to see it all shiny clean tonight.
In addition to turning 21, my brother Micah has just become a parent. He adopted a puppy Cass* (read as Ca-ZZ) on Sunday. Cass is a super cute 8 week old husky-german shepard mix. I wish him patience and clean floors.
Quote of the Day:
Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement.
Charles M. Schulz
*as in Casanova
Posted by La at 2:15 PM | Comments (0)May 22, 2006
5 Days
I think I might throw up.
I have an appointment at the emergency passport office today and my anxiety is running high.
I am happy to say that all the important stuff for the wedding is done. But my head is swimming with details and worries.
I think I feel a headache coming on.
May 18, 2006
Ace!
I just found out I got an A in my English class this passed semester! Whoo Hoo! Now, which class to take in the Fall?
Posted by La at 2:22 PM | Comments (1)9 Days
I am not sure when it happened, but my house is liberally coated in Stuff. Wedding decorations, materials used to make the decorations, print outs, notes from my spring semester class, shoes, mail, plastic bags, empty boxes and various other bits are everywhere. Oh and lets not forget the scraps of grass and dust. Dear God! In a move to save my sanity, Merry Maids will be coming in on Tuesday to manage the mess. But what of the Clutter and Stuff? That is what Flounder and I will have to tackle this weekend. Most of the projects that required the crafty stuff to be out in the first place have been completed. The rest either needs to go in the trash, or find a home. Wish us luck!
Messy house aside, J.Wo, Flounder and I had a very productive eventing last night. We folded the programs and finished the place cards. I am so happy to have these two items completed. I just have two other little paper related projects to finish, and then I can try to focus on all of the tiny details I may have forgotten about!
Quote of the Day:
A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
Patricia Neal
May 16, 2006
Matricide
When I sat down to write this entry, I was going to re-cap my weekend, which was filled with productive wedding projects and enjoyable social events (Dinner with Gma H, Mother's Day tea on Saturday and a Mother's Day lunch on Sunday). But actually, what is weighing heavily on my mind in my currently challenging relationship with Mi Mama. At the moment I am taking everything she says very personally. I feel like she questions every decisions I make, and suggests alternative options to most of my choices. I can't say for sure if she has changed the way she treats me, or if I have changed my reactions to her normal behavior. I think I will just grin and bear it until the wedding is over. My hope is that everything will settle down once we get back from the honeymoon and I can really figure out where the problem lies.
Don't get me wrong, every interaction isn't a strained one but I could do with less unsolicited advice.
Quote of the Day:
I've never struck a woman in my life, not even my own mother.
W. C. Fields
May 12, 2006
Is It Legal To Be This Happy?
I think "over the moon" is the only way to describe the general happiness that is washing over our home these days. Each morning (and night for that matter) we marvel over how close the wedding is and what about our life will change.
I haven't totally lost my mind. I don't think saying "I do" will magicly transport us to some amazing place called "married" were the whole world will be different. I do forsee a subtle shift in our life together. I expect our little family to be a little more Real.I don't know how to describe it. Tell you what, I will report back after the honeymoon and tell you (my kind reading public, all 5 of you) if I am right.
Quote of the Day:
Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.
~ Martin Luther
May 11, 2006
But Who Will Be My Security Blanket?
Recently my therapist informed me that she would be moving to the left coast in the next year or so. OK, no big deal. I have been seeing her for years, and we both acknowledged about a year ago, that we had completed the goals that I sought to conqure when I started seeing her. That is the good news. The bad news is "Betty" has become less a therapist than a lifecoach and advisor. She asks me the questions I forget to ask myself and validates my choices when I need an impartial judge. Last night Betty let me know that her plan to move was moving forward and she would be closing her practice as of September.
That is very soon. What was my first thought? "But will you leave before I get my wedding pictured back?" Looks like I will be ok. No emotional breakdowns. No anxiety. I'll be fine.
And that is very good news.
Quote of the Day:
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
-Buddha
May 10, 2006
Free!
I completed my final exam yesterday, and now I am FREE! The Proffessor revealed to me after the test that I was awarded a 90 on my last paper. This is a grade is DID NOT deserve, but since I was the teachers pet, I will take it!
In other good news yesterday, I was informed that several people will be attending the wedding (and a few will not) which leaves only 1 person who has not responded. This has to be some kind of record. I have been annoyingly obsessed with the guest list for sometime now. I am happy to say that time has almost passed. Only one more.
I have also been honeymoon shopping. I am gathering a fine array of travel clothes that will also serve me will for the rest of the summer. Ahh! Sanctioned shopping. Love it.
17 days! Whoo Hoo!
Quote of the Day:
He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.
Douglas Adams
May 9, 2006
18 More Days
I have been checking tasks off my To Do list like a MAD Woman. I am feeling really good about the status of our wedding planning. I am touching base will all of our vendors and making sure everyone is getting their final payments. I think we are nearly set. I won't be able to release the current tension I feel until we have dropped all of the wedding stuff (and their is a lot of it!) at the site. Then and only then, I will release control of this crazy affair and focus on getting married, not throwing a party.
Tonight is my final exam for ENG 102. I realized I really should have done some reviewing for this test before today, but oh well. I better log off and make some flash cards!
Quote of the Day:
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the hell she is.
Ellen DeGeneres
May 5, 2006
22 Days And Counting!
Flounder and I are Tying the Knot in 22 days time. Everyone told me the last few months would fly by and they have. I have been very busy, writing paper for my ENG 102 class, creating wedding decoration and generally flipping out. I have been neglecting this space, but trust me my friends, all you have missed out on is whining. You are better off for the radio silence. Now it is time to do a little catching up.
Some great things that have happend since I last wrote:
◘ Our Family Friend MS threw a beautiful bridal shower in my honor. It was a beautiful afternoon (though rainy) filled with fond wishes from so many women I love. Afterward, Flounder, His best friend Yess, Mi Mama and My Future in-laws all went out to dinner. It was a really terrific day!
◘ I have had both my hair and make-up trials at the Red Door Spa. The hair stylist I worked with there spent two hours working with me (and my hair) until we found a functional yet unique hair style for the big day. The make-up artist was also great to work with, encouraged critique and really knew how to listen. I know they will be a joy to work with on the 27th.
◘ Mi Mama and I have finished a lot of the wedding projects (although there are several still outstanding) including the banner, cake stand, and jam jars.
◘ I have had my third fitting and all systems are GO! on my dress. It fits. I am happy.
◘ I have turned in my second (and last) paper for ENG 102. I felt like ten pounds were lifted off my shoulders when turned that sucker in.
Great things that are yet to come:
◘ Micah's 21st birthday is coming up on the 18th. My little brother is growing up so quickly.
◘ I am really looking forward to delivering all the decore items and wedding supplies. I will not be able to stop obsessing about the details until all of that stuff is out of my hands.
◘ In 22 days I get to marry my partner and the love of my life. What could be better than that?
◘ Getting to honeymoon in St. Martin.
Biggest Surprise:
◘ I have really enjoyed writing thank you notes. Who knew?
Quote of the Day:
Someone's boring me. I think it's me.
Dylan Thomas
