Yesterday Justin and I ran all over Lubbock putting together our registry. It was a lot of fun, like shopping without the money, but we are very tired. Today I got a call from the minister saying that he would be honored to perform our ceremony and do our premarital counselling so that is good.
We also priced the stuff to make invitations with, and it is dang expensive. Actually, the paper and stamps etc are pretty reasonable but the envelopes are 7 dollars for ten and we are sending out like 70 invitations. Yikes. However, I got a catalog in the mail yesterday and their website has invitations (invelopes included) for around 50 dollars so I think we will probably do that.
Justin's mom has, up until yesterday, been very calm and generally supportive and helpful about this wedding stuff, and then last night she suddenly schitzed out because we aren't having a Catholic wedding. See, the thing is, I'm not Catholic. Neither is Justin, he converted to the same semi-protestant version of Christianity sometime around high school. So yeah, there's a little trouble on that end. Hopefully she will get over it by May. She did say that she would be okay as long as the union was blessed by a priest at some point...do you have to be Catholic for that to happen? (A little help from Jen would be appreciated here...)
Also, I'm getting really tired of my family members acting all weirded out because Justin and I will continue with our living situation, ie: seperate bedrooms, after the wedding. They just can't get it through their heads that we do not have to sleep in the same bed to have a good relationship. The sleeping thing does not affect our level of intimacy, we have a normal, healthy relationship both physically and emotionally. The 8 to 10 hours a day that we are unconcious doesn't have anything to do with it. We just are not compatible sleepers. I want to sleep diagonally on the bed with no one touching me, and Justin wants to sleep in a room where ice develops on the alarm clock at night. Easily solved by sleeping in different places right?
So anyway, that's the drama for now, more as more is available.
On the Ground Again
Ok so about every two years or so I sprain my ankle and end up on the ground in some inconvenient place. Apparently today was the day. I was walking to my Aunts house which is just one block over and one block down from our house, when I got to the corner where Maybe likes to go under a bush to do her puppy duty, I stepped on some uneven ground and down I went, with a terrible, gristly pop and a scream. I felt sure that instead of my usual sprain my ankle had actually broken this time. Naturally my cell phone was not working, and Justin had gone into Lubbock to pick up our paychecks. Brilliant. Luckily the across the street neighbor was pulling into his driveway so I screamed bloody hell until he came and then begged him to let me use his phone. Which he did. I called my dad so that I wouldn't have to go to the hospital in an ambulance. My father arrived on the scene and what does he do? Immediatly he uses his fancy fire department radio to call the ambulance!! Gah!! So they come and talk about how hairy my legs are,(its been winter!) and how high my blood pressure is (hello I'm on the ground in pain!) and then finally they wheel me into the ambulance. At the hospital I get Dr.Tan who is the worst doctor in the history of healthcare, who proceeds to call me fat, tell me my ankle has an ugly sprain, give me an aircast and tell me to eat my vegetables.
Maybe is also refusing to put pressure on her left leg. We cannot find a sticker and aren't entirely sure what is wrong, but hopefully it is just sympathy pain and she will be fine. She was fine when she went in her crate after her walk...We're going to watch her for a couple of days and then take her to the vet if she does not improve.
In wedding news, we called Justin's parents to tell them the new and improved wedding date, and his mom says that his cousin Rachelle is getting married the same day and someone is graduating from high school! Bah!!
Oh, and I've got my wedding dress ordered, and the outfit for the Amarillo Barbeque that will take place a couple of weeks later and serve as our shower. More on that as more is available.
Maybe is also refusing to put pressure on her left leg. We cannot find a sticker and aren't entirely sure what is wrong, but hopefully it is just sympathy pain and she will be fine. She was fine when she went in her crate after her walk...We're going to watch her for a couple of days and then take her to the vet if she does not improve.
In wedding news, we called Justin's parents to tell them the new and improved wedding date, and his mom says that his cousin Rachelle is getting married the same day and someone is graduating from high school! Bah!!
Oh, and I've got my wedding dress ordered, and the outfit for the Amarillo Barbeque that will take place a couple of weeks later and serve as our shower. More on that as more is available.
Save The Date
Well we have finally set a fairly certain date for the wedding, and today I am going dress shopping, although, really, I think we'll probably end up with a dress from online. Anyway, we're looking at May 20th. Yes, I know, it has moved up considerably since the Original October 15th date, but the thing is, no one was interested in helping plan or talking about, or even acknowledging the wedding. This came from the fact that Justin and I have lived together for 2 years so our families don't see our wedding as a big deal, which totally sucks. So, I've decided that being married is way more important to me than having a wedding anyway, and that I want to just have something small and simple as soon as reasonably possible. We're going to do it at the gazebo on the courthouse square in Levelland. We're inviting like 30 or 40 people and then we are going to go to the Japanese Steakhouse or Zookinis afterwards for dinner and cake. To be perfectly honest, I'm more excited about it now than I was about the huge fiasco in October anyway. Patrick, Tiffany and Jen, make sure that I have your addresses for an invite!!
Also, I'm thinking of this quote for the invitations, let me know what you think:
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.
(From: When Harry Met Sally)
(and then of course there will be the rest of the "come to our wedding" stuff)
Any opinions?
Also, I'm thinking of this quote for the invitations, let me know what you think:
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.
(From: When Harry Met Sally)
(and then of course there will be the rest of the "come to our wedding" stuff)
Any opinions?
Maybe a Nap...
Maybe has learned to sleep through the night! I think she has finally stopped missing her siblings and accept Justin and I has her 'parents.' This is good. It's also good that she is the laziest puppy that I have ever ever seen. She's like: walk, nap. Chew toy, nap. Chase the cat, Nap. Yes! A complete stranger told me today that she is a "pretty little dog." Yay!! Ok time for a bath. Mine...not Maybe's
Puppy Love!
We have a new puppy. Her name is Maybe. She is half Miniature Beagle and half Australian Sheperd (we think that this combination was probably increadibly uncomfortable for the mini beagle). I think Justin and I lucked out on this first co-parenting venture. We have had her for less than one day and she is house-broken, leash trained and she knows to go to her crate to sleep. There is a small problem with howling at night...well...all the time really (and its that loud beagle howl, it sounds like screaming children or demons or something), but we're chalking this up to seperation anxiety. She was one of six puppies and we have sort of distrupted her family structure. She also gets along well with the cats, which isn't easy for any of us. Remarkable. Anyway, we think she's the cutest (four legged) thing ever, feel free to judge for yourself.
Yumm
Justin is at work right now, but I had a class today so I'm home, which means that my favorite pizza was just delivered: hamburger, black olive and green pepper from MamaMia's Pizza. Soooo good. It's my reward for dragging myself out of bed at 8am and then walking home from my excruciating class. Ahhh!
Note: This picture is not the actual pizza...my camera's battery is dead again.
Note: This picture is not the actual pizza...my camera's battery is dead again. Good.
I got a new picture on my profile, taken yesterday, by Justin, who is the only person alive who can take a good picture of me. I'm also posting a good picture of us together that was taken in...May I think. Who knew cheap hotel rooms could provide pretty good light for photos? Anyway, Justin finally received his birthday/Valentines day gifts in the mail today. A PS2 and a couple of games, and the girl from Kay Jewelers just called and I can pick up my newly resized ring today. Yes, things are better than yesterday. Hmm I just realized that I look young and sunburned in that picture...and I have center parted hair...maybe its not such a great pic...but its the only one of us together so deal. :)
Grr.
My profile is now lacking a picture because someone changed it from a picture of me to a picture of some random warcraft character. I do not know who did this, Justin says it wasn't him....but it's really random for it to just happen like that. I'm so fucking tired of people messing with stuff. The instances of people being in our house and leaving lights on has increased. Fuck Fuck Fuck.
Sneaky!
Ok, somebody did my Johari Window and didn't post their name...now, all the people that I know for sure read my blog, (ie: Patrick, Tiffany, Jennifer and Justin) filled in the blank for name so I'm really at a loss here...who are you? Hmmm...
Are you the same person who has a key to our house? Someone came in on Friday night and turned the TV off, turned a light on that we never use, and locked the door when they left. I have interrogated all family members and they say no. This is creepy. Anyone with a key to our house please turn it in at your earliest convenience!!
Are you the same person who has a key to our house? Someone came in on Friday night and turned the TV off, turned a light on that we never use, and locked the door when they left. I have interrogated all family members and they say no. This is creepy. Anyone with a key to our house please turn it in at your earliest convenience!!
Oh yeah
And oh yeah, I hate stores that have a website, but you can't buy the product there. How stupid is that???
A Valentine Tradition
Pierced my nose last night. I had taken it out when I worked at that terrible job in Denton...the first terrible job, not the second...anyway. The first time I got it done was Valentine's Day 2 years ago. I can't believe it's taken me so long to have it done again...so anyway, now I have a tiny blue stone in my left nostril. Fun.
Justin and I had a great night last night, we did a little shopping, and took my Valentine gift to Kay Jewelers where it came from to have it sized. I tried to post a link but it has mysteriously dissappeared off the website. In any case, it is a pink sapphire ring, which is just gorgeous. The stones start out dark, really almost red and then get progressivly lighter towards the other side until they are almost clear. Lovely. We also went to Ohanas Japanese Steakhouse and had shrimp and scallops and rice it was great and fun. I like to watch the guy crack the egg with his spatula. I don't know why that's my favorite part but it is.
Anyway, as soon as I charge my camera I 'll post a pic of the nosering and my Valentine.
Justin and I had a great night last night, we did a little shopping, and took my Valentine gift to Kay Jewelers where it came from to have it sized. I tried to post a link but it has mysteriously dissappeared off the website. In any case, it is a pink sapphire ring, which is just gorgeous. The stones start out dark, really almost red and then get progressivly lighter towards the other side until they are almost clear. Lovely. We also went to Ohanas Japanese Steakhouse and had shrimp and scallops and rice it was great and fun. I like to watch the guy crack the egg with his spatula. I don't know why that's my favorite part but it is.
Anyway, as soon as I charge my camera I 'll post a pic of the nosering and my Valentine.
What Gets Me In Trouble
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Tax Refund!
We got our tax refunds today. This is very very good news as it means we're able to pay all of our bills off and buy groceries, and since we'll be caught up, a few little fun things for ourselves. Justin's birthday is the 21 of February and he just refuses to settle on what he wants. It will be a combination Valentine's/Birthday gift so I really want it to be good. Anyone with ideas, please let me know. It's raining...very weird, as it never rains. I like it.
We are also kind of at a loss for where to go for Valentine's dinner. There is of course a huge selection of restaraunts in Lubbock but finding one that's nice and affordable, that we both like, that won't be over crowded and takes reservations seems to be a problem. We seem to be asking too much. I really really wish there was a Bourbon Street here. So far it's looking like one of the Japanese steakhouses is our best bet. That's ok, I really like the soup and sushi.
My feathers are also ruffled because the WalMart in Hereford is waaaay better than the one here. Oh well.
More news as and when...
We are also kind of at a loss for where to go for Valentine's dinner. There is of course a huge selection of restaraunts in Lubbock but finding one that's nice and affordable, that we both like, that won't be over crowded and takes reservations seems to be a problem. We seem to be asking too much. I really really wish there was a Bourbon Street here. So far it's looking like one of the Japanese steakhouses is our best bet. That's ok, I really like the soup and sushi.
My feathers are also ruffled because the WalMart in Hereford is waaaay better than the one here. Oh well.
More news as and when...
The Mighty Huntress
The cat that I like the least, (because I think she's evil, and she thinks she's Justin's girlfriend), Yumi proved herself useful during the night last night. When we got up this afternoon, there were two dead mice positioned around the house. (one placed strategically outside my bedroom door, we are all very lucky that I didn't step on it.) So, now that she's proved her worth, I suppose I'll have to be more accepting of her presence here.
The girl who used to babysit me as a child, Carolyn, is in town this week for her father's funeral and has asked to see me, and while I hesitate to not go where someone wants me, I'm very apprehensive about going. I don't want to see people who I used to know anymore, because I'm so ashamed about how I look. I've gotten too fat and I can't stand for people who knew me when I was hot to see me. (This is also partialy the reason, that I'm having such a hard time getting to Canyon to see Patrick and Tiffany, even though, I was pretty fat when Patrick knew me. *sigh*) I now work with a guy that I went to high school with, and I'm really really uncomfortable most of the time that he's there. (This is also partially because he's turned into a kind of jerk).
The good news: We'll have our tax refunds in 2 days! Hurray!
The girl who used to babysit me as a child, Carolyn, is in town this week for her father's funeral and has asked to see me, and while I hesitate to not go where someone wants me, I'm very apprehensive about going. I don't want to see people who I used to know anymore, because I'm so ashamed about how I look. I've gotten too fat and I can't stand for people who knew me when I was hot to see me. (This is also partialy the reason, that I'm having such a hard time getting to Canyon to see Patrick and Tiffany, even though, I was pretty fat when Patrick knew me. *sigh*) I now work with a guy that I went to high school with, and I'm really really uncomfortable most of the time that he's there. (This is also partially because he's turned into a kind of jerk).
The good news: We'll have our tax refunds in 2 days! Hurray!
I Need a Girl-Friend
Ok, so I love Justin more than anyone else in this world. I enjoy spending time with him, we get along great for the most part, and I can't imagine anyone that I would rather spend the rest of my life with.
However.
I need a girl friend. As good as Justin is, he doesn't like to shop. (Which is to be expected, he is a guy after all, but I distinctly remember that towards the beginning of our relationship, he said "oh yeah, I love to shop." Perhaps this was a beautiful dream.) The thing is, I really like to shop. A lot. I don't even have to be buying anything to be happy walking around the mall. And I enjoy looking at things that I certainly dont really want or need.
Justin doesn't understand this. If I look at a gigantic diamond ring that costs upwards of 20 thousand dollars, he thinks that nothing he can ever get me will be good enough....It's shiny for christsakes! Of course I'm gonna look at it! If it was pink, I'd probably still be looking at it. That doesn't mean I want it. Doesn't mean I need it, doesn't mean I wouldn't be happy with a CrackerJack toy, as long as it came from him.
He does not want to shop for shoes, he does not want to see girly movies, he does not want to get his nails done. He does not want to watch "A Baby Story" on TLC.
I need a girl friend.
Most of my life, I've been okay without the female friendship dynamic. In spite of the fact that I myself am really girly, I've always been more of a guys-girl. I'm not sentimental at all, I don't really gossip, and most of the time I'm just more comfortable around guys. I really am okay shopping alone most of the time, and I'm not sure what's brought on this sudden need for a shopping, movie, talk-about-boys, kind of friend. But I really need one, and I need to find one soon. *sigh*
However.
I need a girl friend. As good as Justin is, he doesn't like to shop. (Which is to be expected, he is a guy after all, but I distinctly remember that towards the beginning of our relationship, he said "oh yeah, I love to shop." Perhaps this was a beautiful dream.) The thing is, I really like to shop. A lot. I don't even have to be buying anything to be happy walking around the mall. And I enjoy looking at things that I certainly dont really want or need.
Justin doesn't understand this. If I look at a gigantic diamond ring that costs upwards of 20 thousand dollars, he thinks that nothing he can ever get me will be good enough....It's shiny for christsakes! Of course I'm gonna look at it! If it was pink, I'd probably still be looking at it. That doesn't mean I want it. Doesn't mean I need it, doesn't mean I wouldn't be happy with a CrackerJack toy, as long as it came from him.
He does not want to shop for shoes, he does not want to see girly movies, he does not want to get his nails done. He does not want to watch "A Baby Story" on TLC.
I need a girl friend.
Most of my life, I've been okay without the female friendship dynamic. In spite of the fact that I myself am really girly, I've always been more of a guys-girl. I'm not sentimental at all, I don't really gossip, and most of the time I'm just more comfortable around guys. I really am okay shopping alone most of the time, and I'm not sure what's brought on this sudden need for a shopping, movie, talk-about-boys, kind of friend. But I really need one, and I need to find one soon. *sigh*
Better Than Obnoxious Forwarding
Welcome to the 2006 edition of getting to know your friends and
family. Change all the answers so they apply to you, and then send this to a
whole bunch of people including the person who sent it to you. The
theory is that you will learn a lot of little things about your
friends, if you did not know them already.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:55 AM a full 5 minutes before the alarm went off. Thanks Dad.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds are a girls best friend.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Oh...its been a very long time. I think Phantom of the Opera...or maybe Madagascar. Whichever one of those came out later.
Correction 2/7/06: The Corpse Bride, thanks Justin.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Currently, House, Monk and Scrubs
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Eww.. Oatmeal lately with splenda and no butter.
6. Favorite cuisine? Right now I'm craving Indian
7. What is your middle name? -lee for all intents and purposes
8. What food do you dislike? My step mother makes this thing called Chicken Noodle Dinner which is really bad.
9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Oh...I dunno I really want the new Barry Manilow. How embarassing.
10. What kind of car do you drive? a Happy Blue Ford Focus
11. What is your Favorite sandwich? Turkey and baby swiss cheese with cucumbers, bell pepper and olives wrapped in a tortilla
12. What characteristic do you despise? Hypocrisy, People who make me repeat myself
13. Favorite item(s) of clothing? My perfect black pants that give me a nice butt, and my red Indian print halter top
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Currently Hawaii
15. What color is your bathroom? White and Orange
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Venizia or Seven
17. Where would you retire to? San Francisco or Greece
18. What was your most memorable Birthday? I have a really lousy history with birthdays.
19. Favorite sport to watch? Hockey
20. Furthest place you are sending this? Um...Im not actually sending it anywhere.
21. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? Oh I think Tiffany might steal it that'd be nice.
22. Person you expect to send it back first? Bah.
23. Favorite saying? Gnothi Se Auton
24. When is your birthday? 6 May 1981
25. Are you a morning person or a night person? I'm sort of an early afternoon person
26. Why does everyone notice that this is missing? I never look at the numbers.
27. Pets? They belong to Justin: MGee and Yumi. There's also Lucy, we don't know who she belongs to but she lives here.
28. I'm taking it as a statement against America's public school system that whoever wrote this can't count.
29. What did you want to be when you were little? Miss America
30. How are you today? Currently, very tired
31. What is your favorite candy? Hersheys Kisses
32. What is your favorite flower? Tulips/Tiger Lilies
33. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Tuesday
family. Change all the answers so they apply to you, and then send this to a
whole bunch of people including the person who sent it to you. The
theory is that you will learn a lot of little things about your
friends, if you did not know them already.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:55 AM a full 5 minutes before the alarm went off. Thanks Dad.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds are a girls best friend.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Oh...its been a very long time. I think Phantom of the Opera...or maybe Madagascar. Whichever one of those came out later.
Correction 2/7/06: The Corpse Bride, thanks Justin.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Currently, House, Monk and Scrubs
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Eww.. Oatmeal lately with splenda and no butter.
6. Favorite cuisine? Right now I'm craving Indian
7. What is your middle name? -lee for all intents and purposes
8. What food do you dislike? My step mother makes this thing called Chicken Noodle Dinner which is really bad.
9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Oh...I dunno I really want the new Barry Manilow. How embarassing.
10. What kind of car do you drive? a Happy Blue Ford Focus
11. What is your Favorite sandwich? Turkey and baby swiss cheese with cucumbers, bell pepper and olives wrapped in a tortilla
12. What characteristic do you despise? Hypocrisy, People who make me repeat myself
13. Favorite item(s) of clothing? My perfect black pants that give me a nice butt, and my red Indian print halter top
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Currently Hawaii
15. What color is your bathroom? White and Orange
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Venizia or Seven
17. Where would you retire to? San Francisco or Greece
18. What was your most memorable Birthday? I have a really lousy history with birthdays.
19. Favorite sport to watch? Hockey
20. Furthest place you are sending this? Um...Im not actually sending it anywhere.
21. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? Oh I think Tiffany might steal it that'd be nice.
22. Person you expect to send it back first? Bah.
23. Favorite saying? Gnothi Se Auton
24. When is your birthday? 6 May 1981
25. Are you a morning person or a night person? I'm sort of an early afternoon person
26. Why does everyone notice that this is missing? I never look at the numbers.
27. Pets? They belong to Justin: MGee and Yumi. There's also Lucy, we don't know who she belongs to but she lives here.
28. I'm taking it as a statement against America's public school system that whoever wrote this can't count.
29. What did you want to be when you were little? Miss America
30. How are you today? Currently, very tired
31. What is your favorite candy? Hersheys Kisses
32. What is your favorite flower? Tulips/Tiger Lilies
33. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Tuesday
Hijacked!
This is Justin... I have hijacked this blog to advertise my own blog... http://www.brinklj.blogspot.com/
I have begun writing on it again... who knows how long it will last but ... there it is
I have begun writing on it again... who knows how long it will last but ... there it is
Stolen from Annabel
As seen in a post by Annabel
Four jobs that I have had:
1. Communications Assistant for the Deaf
2. Court Clerk
3. Motor Vehicle Tax Deputy
4. Phone Sex Operator
Four movies that I can watch over and over again:
1. Blow
2. Gypsy
3. Titus
4. Hocus Pocus
Four places I have lived:
1. Levelland Texas
2. Canyon Texas
3. Denton Texas
4. Seattle Washington
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Monk
2. CSI Miami
3. House
4. Scrubs
Four websites I read daily
1. Patricks Life Already in Progress
2. Moma and Babycakes
3. Story of My Life
4. Uncouth.Net
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. New York City
2. San Francisco
3. Seattle
4. Most of Southern Europe
Four favorite Foods:
1. Bell Peppers
2. Sushi
3. Vanilla Ice Cream
4. Queso and Tortillas
Four places I'd rather be:
1. Greece
2. Italy
3. In a Jane Austen Novel
4. San Francisco
Four jobs that I have had:
1. Communications Assistant for the Deaf
2. Court Clerk
3. Motor Vehicle Tax Deputy
4. Phone Sex Operator
Four movies that I can watch over and over again:
1. Blow
2. Gypsy
3. Titus
4. Hocus Pocus
Four places I have lived:
1. Levelland Texas
2. Canyon Texas
3. Denton Texas
4. Seattle Washington
Four TV shows I love to watch:
1. Monk
2. CSI Miami
3. House
4. Scrubs
Four websites I read daily
1. Patricks Life Already in Progress
2. Moma and Babycakes
3. Story of My Life
4. Uncouth.Net
Four places I have been on vacation:
1. New York City
2. San Francisco
3. Seattle
4. Most of Southern Europe
Four favorite Foods:
1. Bell Peppers
2. Sushi
3. Vanilla Ice Cream
4. Queso and Tortillas
Four places I'd rather be:
1. Greece
2. Italy
3. In a Jane Austen Novel
4. San Francisco
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