Green Was My Thang
Green was my color and just to let all of you know, it still is. I just have yellow on my mind a lot these days and I am starting to think about what flowers we should go with for the wedding. I am blessed because my Aunt is amazing at arranging flowers, so she will be a huge help. As I was browsing the internet tonight I found a wedding website that I think will be useful. Let me know what you think. So many shades of YELLOW!
I Want To Be
I want to be a stay-at-home fiancee. I am not going to lie about this. There are a million things to get done around the house and in the house, but I need 40+ hours a week to do them. I think I would be an amazing fiancee and roomie if I only had the time to get everything done.
I am considering a new career and think I want it to be in hospitality management.
I would wake up at 7 a.m. every morning, make coffee, feed Fabrizio, and pack lunches.
Monday would be laundry day and this is how it would go... After the first load of laundry was in the washer I would go on my run. After running, I would put the washer load in the dryer and then shower. After my shower I would enjoy a cup of coffee with breakfast and straighten the house. Just an FYI to everyone, I have stopped putting Paolo's clothes away. He needs to figure out where his clothes belong since he hasn't done his laundry since July of 2008.
Around lunch time, I would eat a light snack and work in the yard for two hours with Fabrizio. After working in the yard I would take a break and read the newspaper. I never know what's going on because I don't have time to catch up on the news and I used to be a news junky. The news is the one thing I would watch on TV.
After the news I would figure out dinner. Either I would get all the ingredients and prep out of the way for one of the boys or I would be on dinner duty for the night.
Tuesday would be similar, but I would volunteer, and then hit the 6th and Pine market around 2:30 p.m. for groceries.
Wednesday, meet with ladies for coffee.
Thursday, another market day and volunteer.
Friday, get ready for a romantic date night.
Saturday, walk to market.
Sunday, church.
Of course on all of these days I would straighten the house, exercise, read a few books each week, and do what is needed in the yard. But a huge priority of mine would be to find places to volunteer. I have a huge passion for non-profits that are doing the right thing. I could give all the money in the world (that I don't have) and not feel like I am doing any good until I am involved.
I know this is a dream, but hopefully this is a dream that will come true a few years down the road.
I am considering a new career and think I want it to be in hospitality management.
I would wake up at 7 a.m. every morning, make coffee, feed Fabrizio, and pack lunches.
Monday would be laundry day and this is how it would go... After the first load of laundry was in the washer I would go on my run. After running, I would put the washer load in the dryer and then shower. After my shower I would enjoy a cup of coffee with breakfast and straighten the house. Just an FYI to everyone, I have stopped putting Paolo's clothes away. He needs to figure out where his clothes belong since he hasn't done his laundry since July of 2008.
Around lunch time, I would eat a light snack and work in the yard for two hours with Fabrizio. After working in the yard I would take a break and read the newspaper. I never know what's going on because I don't have time to catch up on the news and I used to be a news junky. The news is the one thing I would watch on TV.
After the news I would figure out dinner. Either I would get all the ingredients and prep out of the way for one of the boys or I would be on dinner duty for the night.
Tuesday would be similar, but I would volunteer, and then hit the 6th and Pine market around 2:30 p.m. for groceries.
Wednesday, meet with ladies for coffee.
Thursday, another market day and volunteer.
Friday, get ready for a romantic date night.
Saturday, walk to market.
Sunday, church.
Of course on all of these days I would straighten the house, exercise, read a few books each week, and do what is needed in the yard. But a huge priority of mine would be to find places to volunteer. I have a huge passion for non-profits that are doing the right thing. I could give all the money in the world (that I don't have) and not feel like I am doing any good until I am involved.
I know this is a dream, but hopefully this is a dream that will come true a few years down the road.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
3 Guys and A Girl
A guide to making your home have a feminine feel
After reading Jeanna's blog On Decorating In Pink, I felt a little stressed that I was leaving the 10 percent of prissiness to the curbside. Living with three boys (Fabrizio included) now, I have tried to make the house warm, cozy, and yet beautiful. I have incorporated a few things that I think will make the house feel like I belong there too.
I had a chandelier professionally installed in the bedroom by the local electrician (Paolo)
My mother and I created a beautiful closet curtains out of fabric purchased at Kmart (Paolo hates this store, but at one time they carried Martha!)
Gold window coverings
Fancy pillows
Flowers and candles
A cute kitty
I don't decorate in pink because it's not my favorite color, but I think it's possible to make aqua blues and browns woman-friendly.
After reading Jeanna's blog On Decorating In Pink, I felt a little stressed that I was leaving the 10 percent of prissiness to the curbside. Living with three boys (Fabrizio included) now, I have tried to make the house warm, cozy, and yet beautiful. I have incorporated a few things that I think will make the house feel like I belong there too.
I had a chandelier professionally installed in the bedroom by the local electrician (Paolo)
My mother and I created a beautiful closet curtains out of fabric purchased at Kmart (Paolo hates this store, but at one time they carried Martha!)
Gold window coverings
Fancy pillows
Flowers and candles
A cute kitty
I don't decorate in pink because it's not my favorite color, but I think it's possible to make aqua blues and browns woman-friendly.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Song and dance
What makes for a great reception?
Colors? Flowers? Dresses? No.
It’s the music. All the rest turns into a blissful blur the second you hit the dance floor. If the music is right, so is the night.
Wedding music is tough to pull off, and I pity every wedding DJ in America. This is partly because of their burden of having to please so many different demographics of people and partly because they’re slowly getting replaced. Sorry, but y’all are too damn expensive and getting replaced by iTunes playlists… at least for this wedding.
That’s what happens with good technology. It replaces manual labor.
We won’t be hiring a band either. Again, too expensive and not diverse enough. Also, you know that I’d have to pick up the bass or guitar for a song, and then I’d get distracted and forget I was in the wedding as I rip a solo on “You Shook Me All Night Long.” So anyway…
Groomsman Wesley and I have already ventured into the gray area of appropriate wedding playlists before for my sister’s wedding, so we have a good idea for how to plan:
1. Play oldies for the old folks who only stay for the first hour of the reception. Start with Beatles, Elvis and Sinatra.
2. Transition midway into party favorites like Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Madonna.
3. End the night with club bangers like Jay-Z, Beyonce and Lil Wayne.
The general rule of thumb is that you should move chronologically through the decades during the course of the reception. Start old-school and end modern. Also, play one to two slow-dance songs per hour. People need a break and/or make-out time.
That’s the fun stuff.
The tough part about choosing music is identifying the specific procession and recession songs, the first dance song, the daddy/daughter dance song, etc. I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right, “Thriller” can suit all of these. If only it were that simple.
I think we’ve found the Beatles’ song for the procession. Not sure what we’re doing for the other songs. We’ve toyed with the idea of going 100 percent Beatles music because it’s a totally safe/musically legit direction to take, but we’ve got to explore all of the options.
That’s why I’m burdening myself by listening to all the great songs that could be a part of our wedding, figuring out the right soundtrack for the day. It’s a tough job, but I’ll take this one for the team.
Colors? Flowers? Dresses? No.
It’s the music. All the rest turns into a blissful blur the second you hit the dance floor. If the music is right, so is the night.
Wedding music is tough to pull off, and I pity every wedding DJ in America. This is partly because of their burden of having to please so many different demographics of people and partly because they’re slowly getting replaced. Sorry, but y’all are too damn expensive and getting replaced by iTunes playlists… at least for this wedding.
That’s what happens with good technology. It replaces manual labor.
We won’t be hiring a band either. Again, too expensive and not diverse enough. Also, you know that I’d have to pick up the bass or guitar for a song, and then I’d get distracted and forget I was in the wedding as I rip a solo on “You Shook Me All Night Long.” So anyway…
Groomsman Wesley and I have already ventured into the gray area of appropriate wedding playlists before for my sister’s wedding, so we have a good idea for how to plan:
1. Play oldies for the old folks who only stay for the first hour of the reception. Start with Beatles, Elvis and Sinatra.
2. Transition midway into party favorites like Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Madonna.
3. End the night with club bangers like Jay-Z, Beyonce and Lil Wayne.
The general rule of thumb is that you should move chronologically through the decades during the course of the reception. Start old-school and end modern. Also, play one to two slow-dance songs per hour. People need a break and/or make-out time.
That’s the fun stuff.
The tough part about choosing music is identifying the specific procession and recession songs, the first dance song, the daddy/daughter dance song, etc. I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right, “Thriller” can suit all of these. If only it were that simple.
I think we’ve found the Beatles’ song for the procession. Not sure what we’re doing for the other songs. We’ve toyed with the idea of going 100 percent Beatles music because it’s a totally safe/musically legit direction to take, but we’ve got to explore all of the options.
That’s why I’m burdening myself by listening to all the great songs that could be a part of our wedding, figuring out the right soundtrack for the day. It’s a tough job, but I’ll take this one for the team.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Dresses For The Girls
I try really hard to post something each week wedding related, but it has been more like every two weeks.
I am failing at this, but hopefully will bring my grade up to a C.
Working long hours out of the house and in "our" house, I don't have a lot of time to spend sharing my ideas. Let alone my work schedule doesn't allow for me to post during the day. I wish I was in PR.
This is the dress my attendants will be wearing for the wedding. I think it will look great on everyone.
I am failing at this, but hopefully will bring my grade up to a C.
Working long hours out of the house and in "our" house, I don't have a lot of time to spend sharing my ideas. Let alone my work schedule doesn't allow for me to post during the day. I wish I was in PR.
This is the dress my attendants will be wearing for the wedding. I think it will look great on everyone.
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Finally
I finally ordered my dress!! Well, actually my mom ordered it.
I found it with my Mom and Daisha when I was home for the long weekend. I went on a rampage trying to find the perfect dress and I thought I found it three times. I never had the crying moment that everyone says they have. The moment I had was trying it on four times and saying, "I love this dress."
Also, it was a nice feeling when other customers and their 20 people at Wendy's Bridal complimented me over and over. That was an amazing feeling.
I have learned that you have to take pictures to see how the dress and yourself photograph. Some of the dresses that I thought looked good, made me look like a linebacker in photos. Having close friends and family involved make such a difference. I was super lucky to have Vicki (Future mom), Sarah Betts (Best Friend from Australia), Nina (Future Sister), Mom (Real Mom), Daisha (Best Friend), Amber and Abby (Sister-Best Friend and Niece) involved in the process. It's hard work and I was fading fast. I got a great deal on the dress and I love knowing I have a dress.
I found it with my Mom and Daisha when I was home for the long weekend. I went on a rampage trying to find the perfect dress and I thought I found it three times. I never had the crying moment that everyone says they have. The moment I had was trying it on four times and saying, "I love this dress."
Also, it was a nice feeling when other customers and their 20 people at Wendy's Bridal complimented me over and over. That was an amazing feeling.
I have learned that you have to take pictures to see how the dress and yourself photograph. Some of the dresses that I thought looked good, made me look like a linebacker in photos. Having close friends and family involved make such a difference. I was super lucky to have Vicki (Future mom), Sarah Betts (Best Friend from Australia), Nina (Future Sister), Mom (Real Mom), Daisha (Best Friend), Amber and Abby (Sister-Best Friend and Niece) involved in the process. It's hard work and I was fading fast. I got a great deal on the dress and I love knowing I have a dress.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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