There are certain things that have to happen post-wedding. Going over all the gifts. Finding room for them all (not an easy feat when you don’t have a big place!). Writing thank you cards. And for us ladies, should we so choose, the name change. It’s a process. But I started the first “official” part […]
wedding prep
T-3 days
Well, we are getting that much closer. Yesterday was self-care day. Chiropractic adjustment and deep tissues massage. My body was MESSED UP. The stress of wedding planning is definitely taking its toll. It’s no joke. So, I didn’t work out today. Because sometimes you just have to listen to your body. Even when your default […]
poke poke
Oh, hello, 5 days out. The best word(s) to describe how I am feeling? Excited. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Grounded. Anticipatory (is that a word?). Stressed. What, dessert? Wine? Oh. Excited. And I keep getting reminders of feeling ALL of those things. Like this prognosis from my astrology guy: Damn, you Mercury Retrograde! Do you not understand […]
Like peak week…
This wedding week is feeling a lot like a bodybuilding peak week. Or marathon taper week. All the hard work has been done. All the “heavy lifting” so to speak. Now it’s just fine-tuning a few things and making sure you are well-rested and healthy going into the big event. Sort of. Except it feels […]
The land of “last time”s…
We’re a week out from our wedding. Quite literally. We have a 5pm ceremony, so a week from now, I will be officially married. It’s crazy to think about. It’s like something you’ve been preparing for for a very long time yet doesn’t seem quite real… Or dreaming about since the thought of “being married” […]
One foot in front of the other…
…because sometimes that’s all you can do. One day at a time. One hour at a time. That’s my life right now. Working 1 1/2 jobs AND wedding planning puts you in that position. And with the little bits of time you have left? You prioritize things that are important to you. For me that […]
The importance of separation
I had a fabulous weekend. As did my fiance. We spent time with people we love. And did things we love. Michael had his Bachelor weekend in Miami and enjoyed some fancy dinners, nights out on the town, and college football (“It’s all about the U!”). Me? I indulged in […]
Just me and my cat. And wine. And Netflix. #introvert
I won’t lie. I love my nights in. On weekends especially. And this weekend? At least two weekend nights in. Woohoo! I was up at 4 a.m. to drive my fiance to the airport for his Bachelor Weekend. In Miami. Slightly jealous. Will I miss him? Of course. But I am really looking forward to […]
Like a kidney stone…
Sometimes we have our “off” days. And low moments. And ARGH. Or UGH. Or WAAAAAAH… Or W.T.F.?!?!?!?! Yup. I’ve been having a lot of those. Yes, I post lots of positive/inspiring stuff on social media. But that’s mainly in the morning to pump myself up for the day. And it’s real. I’m generally in a […]
Work hard, play hard.
I had a fantastic Bachelorette weekend. Actually, it was more than I anticipated and pretty freakin’ awesome. It reminded me of the phrase “Work hard, play hard.” And I did just that. It was a nice break from reality. Indulging in the Vegas experience. But now I’m ready to get back to reality. Get back […]