Wednesday, September 24, 2008

moving... again...



Well after my 'pissy' post I had a serious talk with FH about how we can save money
& our conclusion was that we can't while in our current situation.... FANTASTIC!!! We spoke with him mom who told us that we shouldn't have to worry about all the wedding stuff because they will help us with that IF we do x, y, & z for them, no thanks. I need to know what is being paid for, not what might be paid for if FH and I behave.

Now this brings us up to today :o) We are currently in the process of going through all of our stuff and getting rid of EVERYTHING we don't need/want anymore, and boxing everything up for our move to... drum roll please.... my mom's house. How NOT exciting!! We will be living in O'Fallon and driving to Clayton everyday for work/school. It really kills me that we are doing this but I am really trying to look at the bright side of things for once. It is going to be a huge adjustment on everyone's parts but I'm focusing on the good :o)

1. Their basement is bigger than our apartment.
2. We have a HUGE bedroom and living room.
3. We have our own kitchen and bathroom.
4. They have a big yard for my puppy so he can run around with the other dogs, the walkout basement door even has a doggy door in it :o)
5. We will be saving, on average, $800 a month.
6. Pat will still have a garage spot for the Mustang.

I just think it will get a little crazy with 7 people, 8 dogs, 5 birds and a snake haha We are going over this weekend to move the computer room downstairs so we can move my little brother upstairs so we can start moving our stuff in. It is going to be exhausting, tiring, and stressful... I can't wait to have it all done with!!! T minus 16 days & counting.....

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

I LOVE HOUSE!



Seriously I am obsessed!

Last season ended with Amber dying because of House, well not really, it wasn't his fault. If she wasn't so headstrong she wouldn't of been on the bus but whatev... what's done is done. It was the saddest episode ever, all I could think about was how I would feel if something like that happened to Pat. I think I would want to die.

Anyways... Last night Wilson told everyone he was leaving. First of all HOW PREDICTABLE! Did anyone really think this wasn't going to happen? Now no one except House, Cuddy, and Foreman are going to be left from the original cast. Yes, Chase and Cameron are still around but it's just not the same. It really seems like the show is on a downward spiral. House lost his team and now he is losing his best friend. Wilson and House are beyond perfect for each other, now who will replace him? I hope they aren't thinking about replacing Wilson because that just won't happen!

I will say that I do like the three new doctors that make up the team but not NEARLY as much as the old trio. I loved the tension between House and Cameron, and it's just not the same with the new kids. I am really growing fond of Taub though. Last night he really showed his smart ass side and it was hysterical. I can't wait for next week.... What's going to happen to 13 because of her Huntingtons? Is Wilson seriously leaving?

Monday, September 15, 2008

pissy

So now that Pat and I should be doing some serious planning I'm just so pissy about the wedding and really don't even want to talk about it. There is a list of problems a mile long and I feel like there is no way I can do it all, especially by myself!

1. MOH is MIA and has been for the past, ohhh, 3 months. She all of a sudden moves to a different state without telling me, ok fine, good for her. Then we stopped talking, ok, maybe she's busy. Then David's Bridal calls me to tell me she hadn't ordered her dress yet... WHAT? Seriously? She had like 2 months at home to go order it and now she's in a different state and still hasn't ordered it. So I text her and asked her if she is sure she can get off work for the wedding and she said yes. Ok, do you still want to be in it? Of course she says yes and then replies that she's "not going to be able to help much with the wedding, if at all" Wow thanks for that! Now I don't want to ask my other BM to help because that's really not their role as far as I'm concerned. Sooo frustrating... really I'd rather her tell me she doesn't want to be in it just so I can move on.

2. No money... We have to pay for most of the little things, which are starting to add up really quickly. $400 for favors, $150 for church decorations, $700 for limo, $500 for band, and we still owe the photographer money!!! So $2000 in less than 6 months with only 1 person's income. I seriously just want to scream sometimes!!!!

3. Our band won't reply to us. We are kind of their friends so I asked them to send me a list of their songs over a week ago and I still haven't heard anything back from them. It wouldn't worry me except for the fact that they don't want/need us to have a contract. I know in my gut I'm going to be looking for a dj a month before the wedding.

4. No honeymoon, really? That's part of the fun of getting married, and I'm really starting to believe that my honeymoon will consist of me sitting at home watching tv for the week that I'm off work. How frustrating!!!

I just want to cry... I don't see how it's all going to work and it's causing more stress than it's worth. At the end of the day it should be about my love for Pat and his love for me but that's not how it seems right now. The only thing that can even put a smile on my face right now is my bpics that are next Sunday but even that is kind of depressing because I'm spending more money than I have and I really wanted to get my hair done b/c it is starting to look like crap and I'm not going to be able to do that either. Ahhhh! I think I need a super strong drink :o(

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

I did this...



AND LOVE IT!

I have been so white and pasty lately but I don't have the time/money for regular tanning beds right now so I decided to try the mystic tan. I have less than 2 weeks before my bpics (YAY!) and needed some color so I did some research and went ahead and gave it a shot.

First of all I want to say that I have never been to a Tan Co. b/c I think they are way overpriced but I called around and they are the cheapest for Mystic Tanning purposes. $15 for one tan or $25 for 2, however you have to use both within 10 days... anywho I go up there hoping not to look like Ross Geller when I'm done and the girl was AWESOME! She went back with me and showed me everything I ever wanted to know about spray tans.

THE GOOD:
1. Seriously takes like 30 seconds after you prep yourself and get in the booth.
2. Insta-tan rather than not seeing results with the tanning beds for a couple weeks or so.
3. Doesn't make you sweat like tanning beds.
4. No real smell, you don't feel so disgusting that you must go home and shower immediately.
5. Pretty cheap when you figure at Tan Co. it would be $15 for 10 minutes in a level 3 bed.
6. Lasts on average 5 to 7 days.
7. Looks natural... no one would look at me and think 'Man she needs to stop fake baking'

THE BAD:
1. If you don't know what you are doing it could be disastrous. You have to make sure you put on enough of the lotion they give you because if you don't your hands will turn orange, along with your knees, elbows, feet, wrists, etc.

If you are thinking about doing it... DO IT! The first time is a trial and error, and I must say my only complaint is I didn't put enough lotion on the palm of my hands and they are kind of yellow, other than that it is WONDERFUL! No streaks, it didn't make me turn orange and it only took a couple minutes. I am so excited that my bpics give me a reason to go 2 more times hahah!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Wonderful Weekend

I GOT TO REGISTER!!!

Seriously the most exciting thing ever! It's finally becoming a little more real! Ok, back to my weekend:

Saturday: Finished invitations YAY! I have everything done except the outside thing because I'm waiting on my ribbon to come in. Man that was a big weight lifted! It took FOREVER! I went and took my little ceremony, reception, & rsvp inserts up to kinkos to have them cut... $25 later I'm on my way home and realize that I have to re-cut about half of them because they were cut wrong! Oh well... at least they are done now!

Sunday: Pretty much lazy day, we got to go over to FI's best mans house and see their baby room. AGAIN NOT HELPING MY BABY CRAVINGS!!! haha She is about to pop and I think I'm more excited for her than she is. Only 3 weeks and we get to meet baby Atticus!

Monday: Register!!! We went to Sears so FI could get all his manly things haha We registered for the most outrageous things but it was fun! We asked for a big tv, surround sound, a bunch of kitchen aide stuff (or however you spell it) more tools than we will ever use, a bbq pit, and then the regular bathroom, kitchen stuff. It was a blast! I'm hoping we can go to Bed Bath & Beyond tonight to finish up our last place. I seriously want my wedding to hurry up and get here so I can have a shower haha!