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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.
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.
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.
