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We are home.

I am exhausted. The next 3 weeks will be crazy as in he is moving in with me.
I have 2 weeks left to do do projects for Grad school.

I have thank you notes to write.

I need sleep.

The wedding went off with out a hitch...I think.
My kids were great at the ceremony.

The florist was wonderful. I would use her and promote her to anyone!

I was disappointed in the food at the Marriott.

Pictures maybe this week. Let me see how I get the house in some type of order and some notes mailed and a project completed.

Much love.

It's 3:14 a.m.

I just hung up with my first true love. He and I have been in each others lives for 20 years this summer. We had an electric connection. He walked up to me at a concert at University of New Orleans and just kissed me. He didn't say hello, he just kissed me. We fell head over heels in love and will take that love with us to our graves.

He married about 9 years ago. He's content and has a beautiful daughter now.

Well, with my big day approaching we spent a few hours on the phone tonight. He is genuinely happy for me. Of course several of our friends are standing in the wedding. I sensed he felt a bit left out. He could be the life of the party. He has a great personality and blends well with all kinds of people.

I feel a bit of relief after talking to him. I have such fond memories of our years, our friends and the lust for life we shared. I am entering a new chapter in my life and have a real issue with change. It is typically something that I dread, I fight it and can be afraid of it.

Instead, he offers me new hope, a new segment of my life that should be embraced and cherished. He gives me his love, approval and best wishes.

I just needed to send God a thank you for the love he has sent me. I feel blessed.

Yes, I am nervous. I am nervous about the actually ceremony not the marriage...OK well, I haven't had a roommate in over a decade. I am a bit reluctant to give up all of my space. I'm a brat.

I am thrilled to be seeing all of my bridesmaids. You must realize I haven't seen 2 of them in 8-10 years. We talk of course, but one is in Texas and the other Florida. I wish we were able to spend more time together than we are actually going to. *frown*

I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I have so MUCH going on EXCEPT for sleep. I'm a cranky lady without sleep. MEOW MEOW

Much Love.....

10 days and I will be married!

OK...one of my best friends here she is singing a solo at the wed...We went to the church last night after work and met with the organist. We met him in the choir loft and he played me several songs for the prelude and or actual ceremony. The Church is large and the organ is renowned for it's ability and intensity. He played me the traditional wedding march and I thought my heart would JUMP out of my chest. Ya"ll hear me arranging things and stressing out...but not until yesterday did I feel like it was really happening. Geezeeeeee.

On a *happy* note~

R gave me red and white flowers last night when I got home(these are the colors of the wedding flowers). They are lovely. He was sweet.

This morning about an hour after I got to work...my department head had flowers delivered to work. They are a lovely mix of bright cheerful colors.

I go to my hairdresser this afternoon right after work...we have a brief faculty meeting to have our next year contracts passed out...

12 Days

Hello all~

I am feeling a bit more relaxed today. I know ODD for a Monday morning. I don't have any after school meeting today. AMEN.

I have a couple of places to go after work. But I don't feel a tremendous amount of pressure. THANK GOD!!!!!!

I need to run to my pastry shop. I bought some cookie cutters and she said she would make some cookies for my favor table. = ) I have tin box mints with our names and dates on them. I am thinking of ordering some pralines from N'Awlins too. I am also thinking of flower seeds in packages they can plant and watch grow and I bought baggies guests can use to pick up what they like.... The bags have a Fleur De Lis and our names and date. Other small quaint ideas??? or feedback on these?

We ordered the bedroom set like 3-4 weeks ago and I am so hoping it would come in this week. Send the shipping people positive energy.

"Legend The English translation of "fleur-de-lis" (sometimes spelled "fleur-de-lys") is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, has many meanings. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life."

17 days til the wedding

Howdy. Sorry it has been a week since a post. I really am busy. Monday after work I spent 3 hours with my florist. I REALLY like her. I think I will be pleased with her work.

Today Angel comes to rehearse with my kids after school. Then we go to the church to met with the organist.

I had a hair appointment tomorrow but called and changed it to next week so my hair would LOOK fresh.....

I ran by Dillards after work yesterday and talked to Laurel my friend at M.A.C. she is doing my make up and my bridesmaids make up for the wedding. Yeah!!!! I told her I would buy her a gift certificate for her work....Any ideas?

I use Lancome and Lauder most of the time...although I like MAC's demi lashes and their blush. I am a makeup queen. I love the stuff and should probably do something with the passion I have about it.

Ok...wedding favors...I am working on some mints and cookies with a bag I had a Fleur De Lis and our names with wedding date on them. Any other cute ideas? What do you think about flower seeds a few packets if people wanted to take them and plant them??? Cute inexpensive???

Check list

Photographer was chosen yesterday.
Cake is paid for~ I need to bring her pictures yet.
I picked up my dress Sunday in Atlanta.
The caterer is booked and menu selected.
The church is paid for.
All bridemaid dresses have been ordered.
The tux's have been ordered and 75% have been measured.
The florist has been given a deposit. I meet with her again on Monday.
The flower girl baskets have been ordered.
The flower girl dresses have been purchased.
The bible versus have been selected.
The music has been decided.

What am I missing?

Yep. I took my own picture this morning. I think it turned out pretty representative of my feelings.

I have to make a photography decision today. I am going to go with the safe guy here that has lots of experience. I need to feel safe. I won't get as many fun shots...but I will talk to him and get his feedback.

My guy is still being a jack ass about my cousin singing. No kidding guys she does broadway kind of things. She is very talented and cute!

I am BROKE. I am hungry. I am tired.

My house is a mess. I need a maid. I need to declutter. I need to sleep. I have a college project due tomorrow night. I need intellect ability sent to me ...soon.

My day went alright actually until I got home.

I managed to pick up my dress today. I spent the whole day in Atlanta at the bridal store and visiting my uncle who is in assisted living on the way there.

I spoke to my aunt and my cousins wife while I was there. My aunt and uncle's grand daughter is the cutest thing! She is talented too. Well, I asked if she would sing "Cross my Heart" by George Strait at the reception. One of my students ok I think my favorite student of all time....really wanted to play something either at the church or the reception. He's a good player for a 7th grader. His dad owns the local guitar shop and is INCREDIBLE as a player. Anyway he's playing the song and she is going to sing it. She could be on a kid star search...

Well, I call my fiance to tell him how my day was and such and mentioned this he goes NUTTY on me. Why didn't I ask him about it? Ok ladies...(and MICK)...he said he doesn't care much for cake...and when I brought him samples he didn't even wanna eat them. When I asked him about colors...he says it doesn't matter. The same with the invitations.....so why the hell shouldn't I take this into my own hands and make some decisions. We have a jazz guitarist a professional playing alone at the reception...so what if she sings a couple of songs????

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Well, I took the weekend to myself. I unplugged the phone Friday night and retreated. I feel like I have been sucked up into a whirlwind in the form of a tornado. I mean, how do people with families work, shop, clean, and find time for themselves? I am accustomed to living by myself and getting married is going to be a big deal for me. I am used to my own territory. HELP!!!

I finally ordered a cake this last week. I have to bring some picture in but I chose a strawberry light and fluffy with a butter cream frosting. Never in my life would I think it would be strawberry, but this pastry shop had 6 or 7 caked for me to try and I loved it! For me to choose strawberry over chocolate...it HAD to be YUMMY.

I managed to throw out 3 bags of clothing this weekend. I did some laundry and a little shopping this morning, I just finished a paper due for my college class. I just typed and submitted it. I did dishes and unloaded the dishwasher...and I also took a nap yesterday and again today which tells you I really am exhausted.

I HATE WHEN WE LOSE AND HOUR!!!!!!!!

Well, I think I got food poisoning of some type. Ya'll I have really picked up the crud over the last month! I feel a bit better today, I ate chicken noodle soup for lunch along with a handful of peanuts.

I had chills, stomach cramping and lots of time in the restroom. UGHHHHHHHHH

Two days of nastyness.... the smell of food was nauseating.

I am going to blogs as soon as I type this~

Wanted your thoughts on the pics ...

Well, all of my married bloggers ---can life actually look like this???

It is really nasty weather here today. Can I say YUCK? I drove in a down pour to work and left my umbrella at the house...double yuk.

We have registered at Dillards. We desperately need bed linens. We are getting a king size mattress as a wedding gift and neither of us have any king size sheets. I am rather picky and like high thread count sheets...like 400-1000. The higher the netter in quality and softness. So I mentioned I know the ones we have picked are a bit expensive...but people could get gift cards and we could put a few together and buy 2 or 3 really good sets. Do I sound impractical?

I am tempted to mention that we could use gift certificates to dining establishments. It would allow us to eat out and not spend money we simply DO NOT have right now. We are both in our 30's and have many of the necessary things.....we do need a really good set of cookware.

Anybody out there have suggestions on adding to a registry things they wish they had asked for and didn't???

Thank you for being faithful readers and commentors!!!

Ok. Here's how I feel. Yet again I have had a very busy week...and I haven;t made it to blogs...Barngoddess, Mick, Diet Coke, Diane, Angelfish, Cactus...I am missing you too. I am just not home to get online and feel like I am able to surf.

My mom goes home Sat. I have tomorrow to see her. When I left school today, I went and grabbed her. We went to the first pastry shop I found a month or so again. We called and set up a taste test.

I found that I loved her strawberry cake. Her vanilla not so much, but her red velvet was good and her double chocolate was tasty. I LOVED her chocolate whipped frosting. CAN I SAY OMG? She should produce her own "Betty Crocker" shelving of this!

However, as I am aware most wedding cakes are white/yellow....with a few smatterings thrown in for splashes of color. My mom was insistent.....so She will call me next week and let me try a caramel cake and her almond cake....(it's kind of a pound cake). I can get 3 square tiers for 250 + delivery. I'll admit she had more flavors than I anticipated. The local bakery by me only had white cake...and I had to pay extra for filling between layers....

I need money.

Sorry yet again that I have been away so long in the last month or so...
I ended up missing 6 days of work. I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic gel my primary care physician gave me for the pink eye. I ended up going to an opthomologist and getting baush and laumb drops that cleared me up.

I am back at work today... my desk and the amount of paper work is WHEWWWWWW !

My mom came here Saturday. It is the first time she has been here since she was diagnosed with cancer a year and 4 months ago. She is very fragile. Her strength is not up to par neither is her blood cell count. So again, I ask for prayers.

I went for a fitting on my dress yesterday. The corset fits....the boobies have to be altered.

R moved a few things into the garage yesterday. We will have a close call with him parking his mustang in and my honda and his motorcycle.

I will make it around to all my buddies sometime soon...hopefully tomorrow.

Hi Ya'll.
I have been so busy that I haven't taken the time to blog or stop by anyone's blog. I feel totally swamped. At least after the last 2 weeks, I feel as though a few things are accomplished. The church is book and the reception area is too. We have the caterer, my hairdresser has that morning blocked off for my wedding party. I bought a dress, picked out bridesmaid dresses and 3 of the 4 girls have ordered them. My florist has been booked.
On the other hand, no cake yet, no invitations yet (i'm working on them), we need a wedding coordinator and our music is still a bit up in the air. I am waiting on approval from the head minister at the church who has been out of town for a week.
My ring is beautiful. He did really well. It needs a new more flattering mount. But he is definately a keeper!

I have class tonight at the college. Ugh. It doesn't start until 6:30.....it just puts me home so late! I have tons of stuff for my class and I need to get with it...just kinda not my priority right now.

I wanna thank you all for your support and well wishes they mean ALOT to me!!!