The Wedding savings is proving to be very difficult with increased rent and coming up with extra security deposit, etc.
I am hoping people dont mind contributing to our wedding fund as a holiday gift to us:
December 10, 2009
November 17, 2009
Remembering Arusha
The roommate before last purposely left her mess behind for us to deal with and said we could have it cleaned and take it out of her deposit. But WOW...after only a few months of living here she sure left quite a mess:
Grooosssss!
Grooosssss!
November 12, 2009
Today
I know I have been slacking on my blogging lately.
I could talk about the latest roommate drama, wedding plans, work stuffs or just tell you what I did today....not sure where to begin really. What do you want to know about reader(s)?
I am assuming I have more than one...I know Joycie reads this - "Hi Joycie!"
I mostly havent been blogging because I have been spending sooo much time working on photos from Jen and Ian's wedding.
I could talk about the latest roommate drama, wedding plans, work stuffs or just tell you what I did today....not sure where to begin really. What do you want to know about reader(s)?
I am assuming I have more than one...I know Joycie reads this - "Hi Joycie!"
I mostly havent been blogging because I have been spending sooo much time working on photos from Jen and Ian's wedding.
One Year ago
Yesterday I worked on the veterans day holiday...it sucked...one year ago i had it off and i posted this:
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
A Day Off
I woke up without the aid of an alarm yesterday at 7:30am.I probably could have easily convinced myself to go back to sleep, but instead I wanted a full day to myself and got my butt out of bed. I cleaned, farted around on the puter, excersized, went to Ikea with Rachael, went to a girl's potluck at Haydees, went to Target, did dishes, watched a little bit of TV, new roommie stopped by with some papers and to measure her room, I made dinner. Wes and I were relaxing in a post-dinner haze when I looked at my blackberry to see our therapy appointment reminder pop up- Whoops! We only go every other week and the last appointment was canceled because I didn't feel well. It was about seven minutes to the hour and I said "let's go!" Wes said "c'mon, we won't make it". But away we went. In fact we were only about seven minutes late to our appointment. Not bad!
I think a mid-week day off should happen at least once a month, that was good!
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
A Day Off
I woke up without the aid of an alarm yesterday at 7:30am.I probably could have easily convinced myself to go back to sleep, but instead I wanted a full day to myself and got my butt out of bed. I cleaned, farted around on the puter, excersized, went to Ikea with Rachael, went to a girl's potluck at Haydees, went to Target, did dishes, watched a little bit of TV, new roommie stopped by with some papers and to measure her room, I made dinner. Wes and I were relaxing in a post-dinner haze when I looked at my blackberry to see our therapy appointment reminder pop up- Whoops! We only go every other week and the last appointment was canceled because I didn't feel well. It was about seven minutes to the hour and I said "let's go!" Wes said "c'mon, we won't make it". But away we went. In fact we were only about seven minutes late to our appointment. Not bad!
I think a mid-week day off should happen at least once a month, that was good!
Two Years Ago
Two years ago I blogged from Boston:
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Quick Blog from Boston
So I have a few moments since my cuz went to the dentist and the nephew is sleeping. So I have decided I do not like red-eyes. I was looking forward to the in-flight movie and free sodas and I got neither. I also like to read my magazines and all the lights were off so people could sleep. I would have been an asshole if I turned on my overhead light. So I tried to sleep as much as I could but was mostly bored on my way to Philly. Once in Philly I made my way to my next flight and got onto the smallest plane I've ever been on in my life. I swear I've ridden city buses larger than this! Only two seats on either side of the aisle, and the seats were tiny! No nothing offered either. It was a one hour flight and so since I felt really wonky from the moment I got off the long flighyt, I slept on this one hour flight. I have to say once I arrived in boston I just felt gross. I wanted to brush my teeth and take a shower and sleep. But had the whole (three hours later) day ahead of me. So even though it was 830am when i arrived, it was really 530am my time. Oh boy! I had a great time with my brother and his family though and my nephews, although getting older are still a blast. Later we took a ride to my cousins, where I would stay and all had dinner. My uncle and another cousin came out too. It was really fun./ Although after dinner, I laid down on the couch in the living room next to the fire place and I was out like a light.. . . oh andhave I mentioned how freezing it is here??? It's soooo cold! Very pretty, but cold. And I am not usd to it so I walk around the house with a hat and fleece and socks and slippers. Anyway. . the main joy of this trip besides seeing the nephs, is seeing my cousin-nephew Connor, who is two (almost 3) and my new baby neice Alicia. They are both very precious and I commended jen and kevin. they make it look so easy! ANyway my babe just called, so I'm off!
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Quick Blog from Boston
So I have a few moments since my cuz went to the dentist and the nephew is sleeping. So I have decided I do not like red-eyes. I was looking forward to the in-flight movie and free sodas and I got neither. I also like to read my magazines and all the lights were off so people could sleep. I would have been an asshole if I turned on my overhead light. So I tried to sleep as much as I could but was mostly bored on my way to Philly. Once in Philly I made my way to my next flight and got onto the smallest plane I've ever been on in my life. I swear I've ridden city buses larger than this! Only two seats on either side of the aisle, and the seats were tiny! No nothing offered either. It was a one hour flight and so since I felt really wonky from the moment I got off the long flighyt, I slept on this one hour flight. I have to say once I arrived in boston I just felt gross. I wanted to brush my teeth and take a shower and sleep. But had the whole (three hours later) day ahead of me. So even though it was 830am when i arrived, it was really 530am my time. Oh boy! I had a great time with my brother and his family though and my nephews, although getting older are still a blast. Later we took a ride to my cousins, where I would stay and all had dinner. My uncle and another cousin came out too. It was really fun./ Although after dinner, I laid down on the couch in the living room next to the fire place and I was out like a light.. . . oh andhave I mentioned how freezing it is here??? It's soooo cold! Very pretty, but cold. And I am not usd to it so I walk around the house with a hat and fleece and socks and slippers. Anyway. . the main joy of this trip besides seeing the nephs, is seeing my cousin-nephew Connor, who is two (almost 3) and my new baby neice Alicia. They are both very precious and I commended jen and kevin. they make it look so easy! ANyway my babe just called, so I'm off!
November 2, 2009
Got the Dress!!
Most people do not take a wedding gown home before they put a deposit on a venue....but I guess it just worked out that way for me. I will not go into detail or post pictures because it's a surprise (mostly for my groom-to-be). But I am very happy! Thanks to all my friends and family for coming with me to try on dresses, or looking at photos and giving me your honest opinions.
Much appreciated!
Much appreciated!
October 29, 2009
A whole lot of Crappy Shit
Where do I begin?
We found the venue we both love and can afford and they won't return my calls after I asked them to change some wording in the contract. The bay bridge is closed. My carpool is upset with me because I asked them for an increased fee to cover maintenance costs on the car. Then my tire is busted and my purse gets stolen. Oh yeah and I feel like my boss is upset with me. It's like one big shit storm...oh yeah did i mention that i was saving up for my new ipod for 6 months and it got stolen along with my purse two days after i got it? and my insurance deductable is too big to cover it?
def. not having a good week. :(
We found the venue we both love and can afford and they won't return my calls after I asked them to change some wording in the contract. The bay bridge is closed. My carpool is upset with me because I asked them for an increased fee to cover maintenance costs on the car. Then my tire is busted and my purse gets stolen. Oh yeah and I feel like my boss is upset with me. It's like one big shit storm...oh yeah did i mention that i was saving up for my new ipod for 6 months and it got stolen along with my purse two days after i got it? and my insurance deductable is too big to cover it?
def. not having a good week. :(
October 26, 2009
A unique proposal
Wes and I were at a local ice cream place, sitting outside enjoying the warm weather and having our treat when he looks down onto the bench his foot is perched on and says "what's that?" I take a look and this is what I see:
To further investigate Wes grabs it (it was stuck to the bench magnetically) and this is what it was:
Wes then went to put it back, afraid of what would be inside, but my curiosity got the best6 of me. I was really expecting either candy, drugs, or empty with just a magnet. Instead I saw a $2 bill and a rolled up paper which read this:
If the note wasnt there I probably would have kept the cash and called it my lucky day, but I put it all back and left it where we found it.
The next day we went by there again and it was gone....I hope Melinda said yes!
To further investigate Wes grabs it (it was stuck to the bench magnetically) and this is what it was:
Wes then went to put it back, afraid of what would be inside, but my curiosity got the best6 of me. I was really expecting either candy, drugs, or empty with just a magnet. Instead I saw a $2 bill and a rolled up paper which read this:
If the note wasnt there I probably would have kept the cash and called it my lucky day, but I put it all back and left it where we found it.
The next day we went by there again and it was gone....I hope Melinda said yes!
October 25, 2009
Photos
I have been working hard on the photos from Ian and Jen's wedding. I think I am almost halfway done. Here is a couple cute ones of Wes and I:
October 19, 2009
Update
I have not been posting updates for a couple of reasons. 1)The only photos I am currently working on are from Ian and Jen's wedding. I don't even take new pictures if I can help it because I am so backlogged with photo work. 2) Until our venue and date is set I prefer not to announce wedding planning news.
Sorry if you keep checking. I will say my Mom came to visit and it was super awesome to look at venues and dresses with her, and my ste-dad is coming this weekend. I can't wait!!
The support and help we have been receiving in regards to wedding planning has been awesome!!!!
Thats all for now...
Sorry if you keep checking. I will say my Mom came to visit and it was super awesome to look at venues and dresses with her, and my ste-dad is coming this weekend. I can't wait!!
The support and help we have been receiving in regards to wedding planning has been awesome!!!!
Thats all for now...
September 13, 2009
Very Very Happy
So first of all we saw a few venues today adn one we liked a lot, so thats awesome news, but even better was that we went to a big where house sale at Cycle Gear today and majorly scored. I got a new passenger helmet (originally $130) for $20! The biggest news though is that Wes got a full face helmet!!! Ever since we started dating I made it very clear how I did not like that he did not wear a full face helmet and i worry about him a lot. He was never interested and not willing to get one or wear one. I even gave up smoking!!! It always made me sad that he would not wear a full face helmet to make me feel better/safer about him riding (I ride too, but I am a gear freak). Anyway... today he bought one and said he would wear it sometimes... better than never!!! I almost felt as good as the moment he put the ring on my finger... just another thing ensuring a long future with the man i am madly in love with.
September 11, 2009
September 10, 2009
September 9, 2009
mini train world
i love the biker hang-out an the area that looks like west oakland, where we live (port of oakland)
September 8, 2009
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