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I’ve been looking for a wedding dress. No, I haven’t actually been to a dress shop to try anything on yet. Scared? Maybe. Procrastinating? Definitely. However, in my online search, I have come across some dresses I do NOT want. Why? Let the pictures tell a story…
Could someone please toss me back into the ocean before I dry out?
It’s ok to just carry your bouquet instead of wearing it.
This is like those hiking pants where you can zip off the legs to make shorts. 
Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl.
Maybe next time I’ll post pictures of dresses I DO like.
I was all kinds of late this morning.I am getting my hair cut today. Why is it that I feel the need to look extra cute for my stylist? (Just me?)I took extra time with my hair and outfit today. Hair went well. Outfit, not so well. I went from khaki-colored pants with a shrunken denim jacket, to a fun t-shirt and jeans, to a pencil skirt, button-down top and layered sleeveless sweater. The first two outfits were supposed to allow me to wear some cute new fall shoes. (Welcome, Cooler Weather. I love you!) But the outfit I’m currently wearing means I’m wearing open-toed pumps. Still cute, but not NEW FALL SHOES. I still could have worn fall shoes with this outfit, but I don’t have any to match. I see more shopping in my future.
The clothing selection took so long that now I’m running behind. Then I say good-bye to E (who is still in bed when I’m leaving in the morning). We chat for a few minutes before saying good-bye.
Then I decided to try out the new coffee shop around the corner from my house. I love Starbucks, but I do try to support the little guys when I can. Anyway, the place was decorated beautifully (chocolate brown/minty green, funky lamps, nice furniture), but the problem with new coffee shops is that it’s usually new people making the drinks. I ordered a non-fat mocha (my usual hot drink), and it took a LOT longer than it needed to. I felt good this morning, with a lot more patience than normal, so it worked out. But by now I’m really behind schedule.
So I race the rest of the 20-some miles to work, and of course I’m still here before everyone else. I don’t know why I worry so much about being late sometimes - there’s no one here to notice.
Regardless, I look good today. And, I have a lunch date with my sister-in-law, a hair cut, a purse! party! at the salon, yoga class, and pizza and beer night with my honey to look forward to. Going to be a great day despite the work piled on my desk right now.
E and I have been meeting with the priest at our church for pre-marriage stuff. He (the priest) is such a nice guy and really seems to care about people. Just seems happy to be a priest; he’s really into celebrating mass instead of just reciting words and actions. I know I shouldn’t sound surprised, but some priests just act like it’s a chore and they’d really rather be elsewhere. I’m really glad I found this church when I moved. Besides the priest being nice, the other members seem equally as nice.
As part of the marriage prep, we had to take the Myers-Briggs personality test. It’s meant to be used as a way to help us communicate better with each other. If we each understand how the other person communicates, then we are better able to communicate with them and understand them. We’re scheduled to meet with the test coordinator to get our results next week. I’m curious to see the results.
We also have a meeting scheduled with the coordinator of the reception site we like. And in contact with the band we want to have. We’re still working on the guest list.
And, most importantly, discussing the honeymoon. We both really want to go to Italy, and just need to get those details worked out.
For the near future, E’s mom is planning a little party for us so that I can meet her side of the family. I met them at her dad’s (E’s grampa’s) funeral a couple of years ago, but that’s never a good time to meet people, and I don’t remember a lot of them anyway. So that will be fun.
We’re getting there.
For the past week or so, I have been battling a combo attack of head cold, sinus irritation, and seasonal allergies. My ears have been horribly plugged up…especially on the right side of my head. There’s something wrong in there and it never drains properly anyway. Yesterday, it was plugged to the point where I really thought my ear drum might burst. The whole right side of my head hurt from the pressure, I was a little dizzy at times, and I thought about leaving work early, but wasn’t sure I should drive. I took some ibuprofen just for the pain. Finally, about mid-afternoon, I felt the release. Sweet release. All the pressure went away, my ear cleared up, and I could hear again. I still had a lingering pain, I think just from the intense pressure.
Still, no pressure = happy head. This morning I felt better than I have in a long time. So I went to the gym for spinning class (my gym calls it cycle). Such a great class. Totally kicks my butt…in a good way. I feel energzied this morning, and just about to head to Starbucks for something to keep the energy up. And I love that I now have Friday evening free - it feels like cheating to go home after work instead of to the gym like I usually do.
Tomorrow, my fiancée (E) and I are hosting a cook-out for our immediate families to meet. His parents, my parents, and my brothers and their families. Both of us have divorced parents. His are both remarried, and mine are engaged (dad) and single (mom). His mom and my dad have met already, and that went well. I think it will all go well. Nice weather is expected, and we’ll have alcohol on hand just in case everything is going wrong. Or to celebrate if everything is going right!
I pulled out of the driveway this morning on my way to work. As I drove around the corner I noticed a something-burning-kind-of-smell. I’m very sure it was coming from my truck. I thought, “This is it”. As in, this is the day my truck leaves me on the side of the road for good.
To explain, my truck is eleven years old. Yes, eleven. I’m not sure how it happened that I am driving such an old truck, but I’m sure the ‘no car payment’ has something to do with it. Plus, I’ve maintained it really well, and always fixed whatever was wrong, so it looks good and runs well. But it’s old and things are going to go bad.
The burning smell lasted about a minute, maybe less. About three minutes later, the Service Engine Soon light came on. Ugh. I could feel my blood pressure rise. There are very few things I hate more than car problems. I have had bad experiences with mechanics in the past, and car problems mean dealing with a mechanic. Thankfully, in the past few years, I found one that I LOVE. The guys are so nice, honest, and do great work. I send them thank you notes, and bring them goodies for Christmas. That kind of love.
I tried not to worry or stress. I wasn’t hearing funny noises, no more smells, she (yes, she) seemed to be running ok. I made the 25-mile drive to work ok. I called the garage when they opened and they said to come in for a computer check. So I did. And it’s something emissions related. Maybe the gas cap wasn’t put on correctly, or maybe it’s an emissions valve that’s going bad. Either way, it shouldn’t leave me at the side of the road anytime soon. Thank God! And, I can put off that new car payment for a little while yet. At least while I decide what I want…a MINI Cooper would be fun.
Ok, so here I am. Leaving the paper journal/diary behind for the new (to me) and exciting world of blogging. I’ll give it a try and see what comes out. Stay tuned for more writing.
