Marriage

Marriage is...

Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. ~Simone Signoret

When the one man loves the one woman and the one woman loves the one man, the very angels desert heaven and come and sit in that house and sing for joy. ~The Brahma Sutras

When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. ~Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally

Love is blind, but marriage restores its sight. ~Samuel Lichtenberg

Wedlock is a padlock. ~John Ray, English Proverbs

There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. ~Martin Luther

People do not marry people, not real ones anyway; they marry what they think the person is; they marry illusions and images. The exciting adventure of marriage is finding out who the partner really is. ~James L. Framo, "Explorations in Marital & Family Therapy"

No man expects a great deal from marriage. He is quite satisfied if his wife is a good cook, a good valet, an attentive audience, and a patient nurse. ~Author Unknown

I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance,
A church filled with family and friends.
I asked him what kind of a wedding he wished for,
He said one that would make me his wife.
~Author Unknown

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Gym Fashion

I have realized ,in the last month, that fashion at the gym is important to some.
I am not a total Fashionista when I go to the gym, but I do try and match. Here is a photo of the man who works out next to me.


Really, Paolo?

Long Weekends and Holidays

Hi everyone. These past couple weeks have been amazing. In the last 2 months, I might have worked 1 full week and I love it. This is the last day I will be taking off for awhile and I have to admit I am a little sad:(

Last Thursday, I spent the day in Seattle and I did a little shopping at the Frock Shop, in Phinney Ridge. When in need of a dress last minute, this place will not disappoint you. I always find something amazing here.

The day was beautiful and I spent a little time with the little guys I used to nanny for. They are getting so big and it's the best feeling in the world that I can still make them laugh:)

I met up with a friend for coffee and I experienced an amazing Mocha.

Finally, Paolo splurged and took me to one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle....Black Bottle!

Friday morning, I woke up and hauled butt to finish painting the laundry room. It looks amazing and I definitely surprised Paolo. He thought I would spend the day relaxing, but I wanted to prove that a stay-at-home fiancee is what I CAN be. Here are a few pics!




Finally, I spent a lot of time with Fabrizio. He has been a little grouchy lately and I think it's due to lack of mommy time. Here are a few pictures of his new gift of grass from the Chaffees.

Goodbye 2009

Hello, 2010. I have been waiting for you my whole life and I have a lot on my mind. One thing that has been on my mind is, I never thought I would get married in the year 2010! I have to admit....I LIKE IT. I am anxiously awaiting May to arrive so I can squeeze into my wedding dress and marry the man of my dreams.

Another thing that's been on my mind, is the gym. I have been working out 5-6 times a week and eating healthier, so I shouldn't use the term squeeze when describing my dress.
I didn't make a 2010 new years resolution, but I am enjoying spending time being active with Paolo. I have made a lifestyle change. I love it that we get to ski together and that we can go to our local gym and get a great workout in. Believe it or not, last night I went to the gym all by myself and as I was on the stair master, I noticed all the men checking out all the ladies. If you want to meet someone at the gym, go at 7:30 in the evening. I was working hard core on the stair master and I had to concentrate on smiling instead of making excruciating faces. Good thing I have a man because I am sure with my funky outfit and facial expressions I would scare off anything that moves.

So,I have been super busy over these past couple weeks. Work and getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas took up a lot of my time. That explains the non-existent posts.

During the Holiday season I talked to all of my relatives over Skype. That's why using Skype more has been on my mind. I want to see my family more and although the computer isn't the same as in person, but it sure does beat the telephone.

I am sure all of you have heard that we are planning on going to Costa Rica for our honeymoon,the price is right. So warm weather is on my mind. I am totally stoked about this fabulous 3 1/2 weeks away from Tacoma, but I will miss Fabrizio dearly. This means I will be able to go on a shopping spree for sexy summer clothes:)

The last thing that has been on my mind is vitamins. I have started taking vitamins again. I usually do this during the winter for the extra beat sickness factor. I know everyone has noticed when you take vitamins, your pee is pretty yellow because of all the water soluble vitamins that are leaving your body. The one question I have is....If you hold your pee in your bladder longer, will your bladder soak the vitamins back up?