I was tagged by Melissa Manzione. She added herself as "following" this blog, I'm assuming after seeing a comment I left on Leslie's page. Leslie is a friend I went to school with and she's also going to be the photographer at my wedding in November. But, little does Melissa know...that I looked at hers all the time, after seeing the pretty pictures that Leslie took of HER wedding. =D
So, anyway...that's how I got tagged, if that explanation isn't too confusing sounding.
So, here it is:
Step 1: respond and rework—answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
Step 2: tag—eight other un-tagged people.
Make a list of things you can see without getting up:
American flag, Chris (my partner...I'm at work, obviously working hard), TV, filing cabinets, bulletin board, copy machine, computer, door open so some "pretty day" can come through. That's all I feel like listing, right now. =)
Favorite football team:
I love college football. University of Georgia football comsumes my life during the fall and winter seasons.
What are you wearing now?
Work boots, Nomex work pants, long-sleeved Walton Co Fire/Rescue t-shirt, underwear and socks (obviously).
What color is your bedroom?
Jamaican Dream (teal) and Mocha Brown.
What’s the last thing you read/are currently reading?
Something my cousin wrote me.
What was the last movie you saw?
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Who was the last person you hugged?
Chop.
What’s your current obsession/addiction?
Twilight, is and has been, for a while now. All this news about Chris Brown beating the crap out of Rihanna. I'd like to beat the crap out of HIM. Wedding planning =)
What was the last thing you said aloud?
"I'm never drinking that much diet coke in the morning, ever again!"
What websites do you always visit when you go online?
Gmail, Myspace, Facebook, Perezhilton, Blogger, Weighins, Theknot, my school stuff, my work stuff, and news sites.
What was the last thing you bought?
Supper, last night.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
I would love to be able to snap my fingers and be somewhere. There is a lot of driving in my job. It would be nice to not have to do it while I'm not at work.
What is your favorite weather, and why?
Weather like today...sunny, with some clouds (so the sky isn't boring), and about 65-70 degrees. =D
What time do you usually get up?
If I'm going to work, 6:00.
Say something to the person who tagged you:
Your pictures are so pretty...and BRIGHT. =)
If you could have a house–totally paid for, fully furnished–anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
Chipley, Florida. It's where I'm going to end up, once I get married, so I'd like to stay there. Plus, it's not far from home.
Favorite vacation spot?
Any vacation spot is my favorite.
What is your favorite children’s book?
Bernstein Bears.
Name one thing you just can’t resist no matter how bad it is for you:
Reese's.
Favorite hair product?
I don't really have a favorite. Every time I run out of something, I switch it up. I'm not all that high maintenance. Usually, unless I'm going somewhere nice, I just wash my hair and let it dry on its own without even brushing it. LOL...I run my fingers through it so it isn't knotted up, but that's about it. It dries curly.
What was the first tape or cd you ever bought yourself?
Jock Jams. Wow.
Stupidest thing You've Done Today?
Well, it was technically today. It was earrrrrrrly this morning...probably about 3am. I wasn't thinking and felt something on my foot. My natural instinct is to get it off of me. So, I pushed really hard with my foot and heard a thud. The thud fully woke me up and I sat up and realized I had knocked my, DEAD ASLEEP/lard butt cat - Bella, off the bed. Poor thing. Since she was asleep she didn't land on her feet. She landed in the exact position as she was in when she was ON the bed. Only, she was looking up at me like she had her feelings hurt. =( I felt so bad, but it was funny at the same time. Don't worry...I picked her up out of the floor and hugged on her for a while, until she fell back asleep. =)
What is your favorite store and why?
American Eagle. Comfy, cute, affordable, and fits my body shape the best.
**Adding this one** What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people are hypocrites. I have others, but that's my biggest one.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
My Wedding Party...
Well, I have finally talked to everyone and they've all said yes... =D
I had been really stressed out and struggling for the past several weeks, because there was just no way that I could have TEN bridesmaids like I wanted to have. Chop had a hard enough time thinking of all of his guys, there's no way that he could have thought of 3 other guys to have on his side to even numbers out. I know that they sides don't have to even out, but it always looks better when things are. Not to mention, we are going to have a hard time, as it is, fitting the people we DO have...up in the choir loft. There are built in theater seats in the loft, so that's what makes it hard to stand everybody up there.
Anyway, I finally figured out a way to solve my dilemma!
On my side...it is going to be:
My cousin, Tiffany, as the MOH
My cousin, Lindsey
My future sister-in-law, Chelsea
My "might as well be" future sister-in-law, Katie
Three of my best friends: Rachel, Amanda, and Amber
Erilyn (my baby cousin...Lindsey's daughter) and Jaycee (my future niece...Chelsea's daughter)
THEN, I'm going to have three honorary bridesmaids:
Three of my other best friends: Dusti, Emily, and Carolyn
They will basically be involved in everything, except being in the actual ceremony. They are going to wear something nice in one of the colors and wear flowers. They are also going to sit up front with my family. So, they are still going to be able to be a huge part of everything...which makes me feel so much better about our "numbers" problem we had before.
On Chop's side...it's going to be:
His brother, Jason, as his BM
His "night as well be" brother, Seamus
His future brother-in-law, Matt J
His nephew, Blaine
His cousin, Heath
Two of his best friends, Matt O and Justin Ross
Gavin (Seamus and Katie's son...and his "might as well be" nephew) and Gunnar (Lindsey's son...and my baby cousin)
He said he didn't want any honorary groomsmen or ushers.
So, we have it all figured out and everybody has said yes to our request to have them as a big part of our big day!
It's such a relief to have it all figured out!
I had been really stressed out and struggling for the past several weeks, because there was just no way that I could have TEN bridesmaids like I wanted to have. Chop had a hard enough time thinking of all of his guys, there's no way that he could have thought of 3 other guys to have on his side to even numbers out. I know that they sides don't have to even out, but it always looks better when things are. Not to mention, we are going to have a hard time, as it is, fitting the people we DO have...up in the choir loft. There are built in theater seats in the loft, so that's what makes it hard to stand everybody up there.
Anyway, I finally figured out a way to solve my dilemma!
On my side...it is going to be:
My cousin, Tiffany, as the MOH
My cousin, Lindsey
My future sister-in-law, Chelsea
My "might as well be" future sister-in-law, Katie
Three of my best friends: Rachel, Amanda, and Amber
Erilyn (my baby cousin...Lindsey's daughter) and Jaycee (my future niece...Chelsea's daughter)
THEN, I'm going to have three honorary bridesmaids:
Three of my other best friends: Dusti, Emily, and Carolyn
They will basically be involved in everything, except being in the actual ceremony. They are going to wear something nice in one of the colors and wear flowers. They are also going to sit up front with my family. So, they are still going to be able to be a huge part of everything...which makes me feel so much better about our "numbers" problem we had before.
On Chop's side...it's going to be:
His brother, Jason, as his BM
His "night as well be" brother, Seamus
His future brother-in-law, Matt J
His nephew, Blaine
His cousin, Heath
Two of his best friends, Matt O and Justin Ross
Gavin (Seamus and Katie's son...and his "might as well be" nephew) and Gunnar (Lindsey's son...and my baby cousin)
He said he didn't want any honorary groomsmen or ushers.
So, we have it all figured out and everybody has said yes to our request to have them as a big part of our big day!
It's such a relief to have it all figured out!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
THE dress...
I cannot believe it, but...
I found "THE DRESS!"
Well, we went to Dothan yesterday, just try some on to see what styles I liked. I didn't have any intention of finding something today and I didn't think that I would.
I've always heard that when you know, you know.
It's true.
It was the second dress I tried on. Granny had found it and I didn't think I'd like it on because I thought that it was SUPER poofy. Plus, I already had another dress picked out to try on, that had a lot of the same features to it...and it WAS too poofy and way too much dress and it was HEAVY. So, I took that one off and tried on the one that granny saw, to make her happy. I thought it was a pretty dress, hanging up, but I just didn't think I'd like it on ME.
Well, I tried it on and it was GORGEOUS. It fit perfectly with no alterations and granny says that's a good omen. Plus, it made everybody cry when they saw it. I didn't see anybody tearing up or crying, though, because I told them all that I didn't want to see ANY crying because if they started, I would start. So, if they were going to cry, they needed to turn their heads or something. I tried it on with a veil and everything and it was still perfect. It looks like a dress straight out of a fairy tail.
I tried on a few more dresses after that to try on the other necklines and styles...and fits (like straight, mermaid, etc...) and none of them looked as good as this one. They all said when I had it on, that it just looked like my face lit up and you could tell I loved it and that I was comfortable in it. =) So, we put the first payment on it (you only have to pay for half of it before it comes in) and ordered a brand new one and she said it would be here in about 4 months. AHHHH!
I kept saying that I just didn't feel right finding something the very first day I went to try things on, but I got to thinking about it and I just cannot even imagine finding one that would look better. Plus, they said once you know, you know...and once you have that in your mind, nothing else is going to look as good to you as the one you KNOW is it. My cousin, Lindsey (who is also in the wedding), got her wedding dress from the same exact place and that it was the very first day she looked. She said that she also felt like I did and didn't think she would find something the very first day, but that when she tried it on, she knew it was it. She tried on a few more afterward, but said that nothing else compared to it. So, I don't feel like I'm missing out on seeing anything else. It's just that now that I have the dress, I feel like November 14th is going to get here even SLOWER than it already is. Plus, keeping a secret from Chop for that long is going to KILL ME. He is my best friend and I tell him everything, so not being able to tell him about what my dress looks like...is literally torture.
So, anyway...it's gorgeous.
I would describe it or put up a picture, but I'd just rather it be a surprise to everyone. (Leslie, if you read this...you can be the exception if you need to see it for any kind of picture-taking purposes, so that you know what you're working with. I don't know how that works, or if you need to see it beforehand, so if you do, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you. Otherwise, it'll be a surprise for you too).
=D
I found "THE DRESS!"
Well, we went to Dothan yesterday, just try some on to see what styles I liked. I didn't have any intention of finding something today and I didn't think that I would.
I've always heard that when you know, you know.
It's true.
It was the second dress I tried on. Granny had found it and I didn't think I'd like it on because I thought that it was SUPER poofy. Plus, I already had another dress picked out to try on, that had a lot of the same features to it...and it WAS too poofy and way too much dress and it was HEAVY. So, I took that one off and tried on the one that granny saw, to make her happy. I thought it was a pretty dress, hanging up, but I just didn't think I'd like it on ME.
Well, I tried it on and it was GORGEOUS. It fit perfectly with no alterations and granny says that's a good omen. Plus, it made everybody cry when they saw it. I didn't see anybody tearing up or crying, though, because I told them all that I didn't want to see ANY crying because if they started, I would start. So, if they were going to cry, they needed to turn their heads or something. I tried it on with a veil and everything and it was still perfect. It looks like a dress straight out of a fairy tail.
I tried on a few more dresses after that to try on the other necklines and styles...and fits (like straight, mermaid, etc...) and none of them looked as good as this one. They all said when I had it on, that it just looked like my face lit up and you could tell I loved it and that I was comfortable in it. =) So, we put the first payment on it (you only have to pay for half of it before it comes in) and ordered a brand new one and she said it would be here in about 4 months. AHHHH!
I kept saying that I just didn't feel right finding something the very first day I went to try things on, but I got to thinking about it and I just cannot even imagine finding one that would look better. Plus, they said once you know, you know...and once you have that in your mind, nothing else is going to look as good to you as the one you KNOW is it. My cousin, Lindsey (who is also in the wedding), got her wedding dress from the same exact place and that it was the very first day she looked. She said that she also felt like I did and didn't think she would find something the very first day, but that when she tried it on, she knew it was it. She tried on a few more afterward, but said that nothing else compared to it. So, I don't feel like I'm missing out on seeing anything else. It's just that now that I have the dress, I feel like November 14th is going to get here even SLOWER than it already is. Plus, keeping a secret from Chop for that long is going to KILL ME. He is my best friend and I tell him everything, so not being able to tell him about what my dress looks like...is literally torture.
So, anyway...it's gorgeous.
I would describe it or put up a picture, but I'd just rather it be a surprise to everyone. (Leslie, if you read this...you can be the exception if you need to see it for any kind of picture-taking purposes, so that you know what you're working with. I don't know how that works, or if you need to see it beforehand, so if you do, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you. Otherwise, it'll be a surprise for you too).
=D
Friday, February 6, 2009
Some random things, since I haven't posted in a while...
It's been a little bit since I posted anything, so I figured I'd play a little catch-up for anybody that actually reads this. =)
I just realized that I never posted a picture of the ring on here for you family that I haven't been able to see yet...so, here it is!
I never did figure out how to get the camera to take a picture that looked like it does in person, so I settled on two pictures that showed the shape and stuff and then below, I was able to get 2 of how sparkly it is. I couldn't get both at the same time.
The other night, Chop and I grilled steaks on his new grill, at his house (Thanks, Mom!). We invited our very close friends, Katie, Seamus, and their son Gavin, over for supper. All three of them are going to be in the wedding. Chop and Seamus are best friends and get mistaken for brothers on a regular basis. We both consider the three of them as family and they have been there with us from our very first date! So, anyway...Gavin is hilarious. He's 2 1/2, so you can only imagine the funny things that he says. Well, while the guys were playing football on the PS3 (typical), I pulled out my computer to let Gav play with the web cam on it. I would put pictures of everyone up, but Katie threatened me with my life if I put any up that had her in them (She's pregnant and I guess she feels fat or something, but she's FAR from it. She's ALL belly)...and most of them are of her because Gavin sure loves his mommy. So, here are a few of them.
He has chocolate in his mouth in this one...and that's what is all over his face in the next two. =)
I just realized that I never posted a picture of the ring on here for you family that I haven't been able to see yet...so, here it is!
I never did figure out how to get the camera to take a picture that looked like it does in person, so I settled on two pictures that showed the shape and stuff and then below, I was able to get 2 of how sparkly it is. I couldn't get both at the same time.
The other night, Chop and I grilled steaks on his new grill, at his house (Thanks, Mom!). We invited our very close friends, Katie, Seamus, and their son Gavin, over for supper. All three of them are going to be in the wedding. Chop and Seamus are best friends and get mistaken for brothers on a regular basis. We both consider the three of them as family and they have been there with us from our very first date! So, anyway...Gavin is hilarious. He's 2 1/2, so you can only imagine the funny things that he says. Well, while the guys were playing football on the PS3 (typical), I pulled out my computer to let Gav play with the web cam on it. I would put pictures of everyone up, but Katie threatened me with my life if I put any up that had her in them (She's pregnant and I guess she feels fat or something, but she's FAR from it. She's ALL belly)...and most of them are of her because Gavin sure loves his mommy. So, here are a few of them.
He has chocolate in his mouth in this one...and that's what is all over his face in the next two. =)
Right now, I'm working on a slideshow type thing for the rehearsal and the reception. It will be the same one, I just want my very close family and friends to be able to see it first, before anybody else at the reception. My brother, Matt, is going to be the one to put it together, once I pick out the pictures and the music and everything...so, I know it's going to be really good. =) He's also going to be playing a piano piece sometime during the ceremony. I'm just trying to find a good time for everything and also trying to figure out what all I want to be incorporated into the actual wedding.
I also found a website that has save-the-date postcards for a CRAZY good price! I just need to pick out which one I want to use, exactly. Chop said we can just use the same picture that we used for the engagement announcement, but I kind of want one that's more relaxed and more "us" for the save-the-date. One that's not posed in a studio like that one was; taken when we had his family's pictures done. Since my mom is insisting on paying for everything, I don't want her to pay extra just for engagement pictures, in addition to what we are getting done for the actual wedding, so we will probably just get Katie to take some pictures with her really good camera. She is pretty good, actually...she takes pictures of Gavin and her nieces and they have all turned out to look really nice. She doesn't do it professionally, or anything...she just does it for fun.
Ummm...let's see...what else?
Oh! I'm almost done getting the final head count so that we know how many invitations to order and everything. That will be a relief once I get that all typed out. But then, the harder part is going to be getting all of those addresses. Geez, it makes my head hurt just thinking about it.
Oh my gosh, how could I almost forget about this next thing...?!
Tomorrow - me, my mom, my granny, Chop's mom, Tiffany (My cousin and MOH), Lindsey (My "first" bridesmaid), and Erilyn (Lindsey's daughter and one of my beautiful flower girls) are all going to Dothan so that I can start trying on wedding dresses for the first time! Mom and I went and looked at Simply Elegant in Fort Walton, when she had a dentist appointment last week. I didn't try anything on because I wanted other close family to be involved too. I'm going to be trying dresses on, just to get an idea on what I really like (I SERIOUSLY doubt I'd find "the one" this early on...even though they say it needs to be ordered AT LEAST 6 months before the wedding), I'm also going to get Erilyn to try on several little flower girl dresses, and then get Lindsey and Tiffany to try on bridesmaid dresses and different fabrics and necklines. I'm pretty positive that I'm going to be letting all of the girls wear whatever neckline looks best on them, though, since everybody is shaped differently...so, we will see what we can find that offers that option.
Okay, I think that's about it, for now. Sorry this whole post is so choppy. I can usually write better than this because I enjoy that kind of thing (I've kept "journals" most of my life), but when I'm at work there seems to always be so much going on around me that I can't think straight to write things that flow well.
I also found a website that has save-the-date postcards for a CRAZY good price! I just need to pick out which one I want to use, exactly. Chop said we can just use the same picture that we used for the engagement announcement, but I kind of want one that's more relaxed and more "us" for the save-the-date. One that's not posed in a studio like that one was; taken when we had his family's pictures done. Since my mom is insisting on paying for everything, I don't want her to pay extra just for engagement pictures, in addition to what we are getting done for the actual wedding, so we will probably just get Katie to take some pictures with her really good camera. She is pretty good, actually...she takes pictures of Gavin and her nieces and they have all turned out to look really nice. She doesn't do it professionally, or anything...she just does it for fun.
Ummm...let's see...what else?
Oh! I'm almost done getting the final head count so that we know how many invitations to order and everything. That will be a relief once I get that all typed out. But then, the harder part is going to be getting all of those addresses. Geez, it makes my head hurt just thinking about it.
Oh my gosh, how could I almost forget about this next thing...?!
Tomorrow - me, my mom, my granny, Chop's mom, Tiffany (My cousin and MOH), Lindsey (My "first" bridesmaid), and Erilyn (Lindsey's daughter and one of my beautiful flower girls) are all going to Dothan so that I can start trying on wedding dresses for the first time! Mom and I went and looked at Simply Elegant in Fort Walton, when she had a dentist appointment last week. I didn't try anything on because I wanted other close family to be involved too. I'm going to be trying dresses on, just to get an idea on what I really like (I SERIOUSLY doubt I'd find "the one" this early on...even though they say it needs to be ordered AT LEAST 6 months before the wedding), I'm also going to get Erilyn to try on several little flower girl dresses, and then get Lindsey and Tiffany to try on bridesmaid dresses and different fabrics and necklines. I'm pretty positive that I'm going to be letting all of the girls wear whatever neckline looks best on them, though, since everybody is shaped differently...so, we will see what we can find that offers that option.
Okay, I think that's about it, for now. Sorry this whole post is so choppy. I can usually write better than this because I enjoy that kind of thing (I've kept "journals" most of my life), but when I'm at work there seems to always be so much going on around me that I can't think straight to write things that flow well.
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