Is there such thing as bridal intuition? I think that if everyone would just trust me in the first place it would save all of us a lot of headache and heartache.
New mantra: this is mine and Isaac's wedding...and I don't care what you say - this is the way its going to be.
Is that too bridezilla?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The "Weight" for the Wedding
So I've been doing Weight Watcher's again since like November. Not consistently, but off and on and trying hard since January...with a few fully litigated courts in the midst of it (meaning I work from about 4am-10pm...and find time to eat when I can). So to say since November I'm down like 13 pounds, and just since January 8 pounds I guess is an accomplishment - right??
Yeah but don't we all dream of being our skinniest on our wedding day?? So I had dreams of my best body yet...Well no one told me that the stress of the wedding itself, combined with the general stress of life, work and moving half-way across the country would impede that whole weight loss process... Plus when you are down to a pretty low and healthy weight it is undoubtedly 1000 times harder to lose weight, especially those last 7-10 pounds! For Lent I gave up alcohol 5 days a week...right I know that makes me sound like an alcoholic, but really it just means 1 less glass of wine or beer a few nights a week, not hard, but thought it would boost the weight loss, results: yes and no - oh and I'm definitely not an alcoholic!
Now I really can't complain, my dress fits perfectly, my body does look great, I've been working out more than ever and I'm loving it. Even thinking of doing a half-marathon when we get to Texas (I feel a little like it's required when you run...). So body looks better than it has in forever, even Isaac has noticed...but there are still those 7 pounds and that pudgy tummy I'm not happy with at all!!! So where to turn next...
The top 10 ways to lose those last stubborn pounds and get that flat tummy for the wedding day:
10. Try Harder...no really I thought I was
9. Don't eat any carbs between now and May 29...hmmm, really?
8. No more alcohol until May 29...yeah right, then I'd really go crazy!
7. Pills? Nope pretty sure I'd lose my job and go to jail for that....
6. Stop letting Isaac cook...but then what will i do for food?
5. No more cheese, my only love, besides Isaac, I just can't
4. Workout 2 times a day...and get no sleep
3. Only vegetables between now and May 29...with some cheese
2. 800 Calorie Diet (OH MY GOD)
1. Try harder...no really I promise!
Moral of the story is, I will be happy if I look like I do today (well body wise that is, because right now - not so much) and I will be happier if I lose these damn 7 pounds!!!!
Yeah but don't we all dream of being our skinniest on our wedding day?? So I had dreams of my best body yet...Well no one told me that the stress of the wedding itself, combined with the general stress of life, work and moving half-way across the country would impede that whole weight loss process... Plus when you are down to a pretty low and healthy weight it is undoubtedly 1000 times harder to lose weight, especially those last 7-10 pounds! For Lent I gave up alcohol 5 days a week...right I know that makes me sound like an alcoholic, but really it just means 1 less glass of wine or beer a few nights a week, not hard, but thought it would boost the weight loss, results: yes and no - oh and I'm definitely not an alcoholic!
Now I really can't complain, my dress fits perfectly, my body does look great, I've been working out more than ever and I'm loving it. Even thinking of doing a half-marathon when we get to Texas (I feel a little like it's required when you run...). So body looks better than it has in forever, even Isaac has noticed...but there are still those 7 pounds and that pudgy tummy I'm not happy with at all!!! So where to turn next...
The top 10 ways to lose those last stubborn pounds and get that flat tummy for the wedding day:
10. Try Harder...no really I thought I was
9. Don't eat any carbs between now and May 29...hmmm, really?
8. No more alcohol until May 29...yeah right, then I'd really go crazy!
7. Pills? Nope pretty sure I'd lose my job and go to jail for that....
6. Stop letting Isaac cook...but then what will i do for food?
5. No more cheese, my only love, besides Isaac, I just can't
4. Workout 2 times a day...and get no sleep
3. Only vegetables between now and May 29...with some cheese
2. 800 Calorie Diet (OH MY GOD)
1. Try harder...no really I promise!
Moral of the story is, I will be happy if I look like I do today (well body wise that is, because right now - not so much) and I will be happier if I lose these damn 7 pounds!!!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Update...
So since the last time a wrote I not only put someone in jail for 5.5 years and got him dishonorably discharged from the Air Force, but I've also picked out my junior bridesmaid's dress, attempted to influence the dress of the flower girl, booked a baker, a caterer, mailed invitations, wrote the program and done about a hundred other things - Isaac has actually been a huge help, oh and we ordered all the guys tuxedos! It seems like so much - yet it feels like I'm hardly there!
This whole invitation thing has been awful, I'm seriously inviting 295 people to my wedding, and people are complaining...what I find the most troubling is back in like July I asked for all this help, I told people we need to do this, I need your help, and on, and on, and on....and NOW they are asking me questions?? Where were they when I was trying to get some help??? Frustrating...
I do think that everything is coming together - I saw prototypes of my flowers and I LOVE THEM! Have not seen the bouquets yet, but I'm sure they'll be great. My florist is the same as my wedding planner and she is awesome the only thing I question is whether she actually listens to me.
I called her and said "So my sister found a place where we can each get our hair and makeup done for about $135 each...I'm thinking that is a little pricy, plus I have to drive a ways to get there. Can you see if you can find someone who can maybe come to us and a little cheaper?" She replies, "$130 that is too expensive I'll find you someone for sure - leave it to me." After about a month and a half, she gets back to me (following an email from me saying, yo where the hell are you on these things?) and she says "I found so-and-so, very good, highly recommended to do your makeup, it is $150 for you, including the trial, and $50 for each of your bridesmaids or whoever else wants to get it done."
I'll let you ponder that one for a second...
I sit back and think, first, WTF??? Was she not there for that entire conversation? Does she remember nothing I tell her?? Does she even remember things she says to me?? Then I move past that glaringly obvious and quite ridiculous problem and move to the cost itself....so this lady is going to charge me $150 for just me, and only $50 for my bridesmaids? We all have the same face - well the same parts - its not like I'm going to be wearing a ton more makeup than them...and even if you price it out to include the trial (as in $50 for the day of, $50 for the trial - just like the bridesmaids) then what the hell is that extra $50 for? I'll come to her to save that! And let's not forget to mention that I can get hair and make-up for $135!!! On what planet does ANY of this make sense. For other things, like my dress, yeah I get why the bride pays more but MAKEUP???
I've been trying to lose weight since January - no one ever told me that when you are already pretty healthy and in good shape losing a few extra pounds is REALLY FREAKING HARD! I started a more intense workout plan, I'm dieting, and nothing is happening....wondering if there is an additional conspiracy in this regard, but I'm fairly certain it may be linked to the tater tots I keep turning to in times of stress - I don't have any proof of that though. Now that I've eaten all the tots we'll see if there is any change....
The bridal shower...I am so excited about it! Oh and my dad just told me today there are already two presents at the house for me! I just wish sometimes I didn't have to work...although i'm not quite sure how we would pay for the wedding if I didn't...well even though I am ;). One of my friends who is getting married in May too told me she is getting to the point where all she wants to do is work on wedding stuff - I'm pretty sure I was there a month ago! I have to stop myself from getting all the stuff I want every time I get paid (there are still bills to pay - damn Isaac)!
I know that all the stress is just temporary and I know that the wedding is going to be awesome, but sometimes, as we walk down this path together, I feel a bit like someone keeps throwing clumps of mud all over me and then laughing - like "hahahaha" what are you going to do with that one? I'm going to go with that person is not God because I'm hoping he's not that cruel...but I can imagine watching this fiasco from way up there is pretty funny!!
This whole invitation thing has been awful, I'm seriously inviting 295 people to my wedding, and people are complaining...what I find the most troubling is back in like July I asked for all this help, I told people we need to do this, I need your help, and on, and on, and on....and NOW they are asking me questions?? Where were they when I was trying to get some help??? Frustrating...
I do think that everything is coming together - I saw prototypes of my flowers and I LOVE THEM! Have not seen the bouquets yet, but I'm sure they'll be great. My florist is the same as my wedding planner and she is awesome the only thing I question is whether she actually listens to me.
I called her and said "So my sister found a place where we can each get our hair and makeup done for about $135 each...I'm thinking that is a little pricy, plus I have to drive a ways to get there. Can you see if you can find someone who can maybe come to us and a little cheaper?" She replies, "$130 that is too expensive I'll find you someone for sure - leave it to me." After about a month and a half, she gets back to me (following an email from me saying, yo where the hell are you on these things?) and she says "I found so-and-so, very good, highly recommended to do your makeup, it is $150 for you, including the trial, and $50 for each of your bridesmaids or whoever else wants to get it done."
I'll let you ponder that one for a second...
I sit back and think, first, WTF??? Was she not there for that entire conversation? Does she remember nothing I tell her?? Does she even remember things she says to me?? Then I move past that glaringly obvious and quite ridiculous problem and move to the cost itself....so this lady is going to charge me $150 for just me, and only $50 for my bridesmaids? We all have the same face - well the same parts - its not like I'm going to be wearing a ton more makeup than them...and even if you price it out to include the trial (as in $50 for the day of, $50 for the trial - just like the bridesmaids) then what the hell is that extra $50 for? I'll come to her to save that! And let's not forget to mention that I can get hair and make-up for $135!!! On what planet does ANY of this make sense. For other things, like my dress, yeah I get why the bride pays more but MAKEUP???
I've been trying to lose weight since January - no one ever told me that when you are already pretty healthy and in good shape losing a few extra pounds is REALLY FREAKING HARD! I started a more intense workout plan, I'm dieting, and nothing is happening....wondering if there is an additional conspiracy in this regard, but I'm fairly certain it may be linked to the tater tots I keep turning to in times of stress - I don't have any proof of that though. Now that I've eaten all the tots we'll see if there is any change....
The bridal shower...I am so excited about it! Oh and my dad just told me today there are already two presents at the house for me! I just wish sometimes I didn't have to work...although i'm not quite sure how we would pay for the wedding if I didn't...well even though I am ;). One of my friends who is getting married in May too told me she is getting to the point where all she wants to do is work on wedding stuff - I'm pretty sure I was there a month ago! I have to stop myself from getting all the stuff I want every time I get paid (there are still bills to pay - damn Isaac)!
I know that all the stress is just temporary and I know that the wedding is going to be awesome, but sometimes, as we walk down this path together, I feel a bit like someone keeps throwing clumps of mud all over me and then laughing - like "hahahaha" what are you going to do with that one? I'm going to go with that person is not God because I'm hoping he's not that cruel...but I can imagine watching this fiasco from way up there is pretty funny!!
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