11.13.2008
Too Much
You'd think that going through a lot of big changes (say: marriage, new apartment, new job - for example) would lead to copious blog posting.
You would be wrong.
You would be wrong.
11.04.2008
Mexican Honeymoon...
was amazing.
We don't really want to be home right now. There's no fresh breakfast delivery at our apartment, sadly. Nor are there poolside drinks, or spa services, or clear blue ocean...
Our wedding was equally amazing; we spent much of our week away discussing just how awesome it was. I will try to recap later, but for now, I need to convince my husband (ha! I love writing that!) to turn off Fox News Channel and go vote.
We don't really want to be home right now. There's no fresh breakfast delivery at our apartment, sadly. Nor are there poolside drinks, or spa services, or clear blue ocean...
Our wedding was equally amazing; we spent much of our week away discussing just how awesome it was. I will try to recap later, but for now, I need to convince my husband (ha! I love writing that!) to turn off Fox News Channel and go vote.
10.23.2008
Feelin' Newsy
- Marriage/Wedding coming right up, in about 52 hours. Feeling really calm and happy, and about to head out the door to Bliss for a massage.
- Thank you, unidentified neighbor, for the free internets. All the last minute planning this week would have been impossible without it.
- My long-standing crush on Brian Williams might be over, due to his quasi-endorsement of McCain, which I discovered in AARP magazine while waiting for my therapy appointment today.
- Oh, and did I mention I'm going back to work on November 10th? No? I can't really even think about it until I get back.
- Honeymoon location remains a surprise (for me). Surprised that it has remained a surprise, given my predilection for snooping, and B's tendency to blurt.
- And in case I forget to tell you later, I had an awesome time at our wedding.
- Thank you, unidentified neighbor, for the free internets. All the last minute planning this week would have been impossible without it.
- My long-standing crush on Brian Williams might be over, due to his quasi-endorsement of McCain, which I discovered in AARP magazine while waiting for my therapy appointment today.
- Oh, and did I mention I'm going back to work on November 10th? No? I can't really even think about it until I get back.
- Honeymoon location remains a surprise (for me). Surprised that it has remained a surprise, given my predilection for snooping, and B's tendency to blurt.
- And in case I forget to tell you later, I had an awesome time at our wedding.
10.16.2008
It's All Small Details
- We're in the new apartment and we have free internet coming from somewhere.
- The apartment is HUGE. We love it, despite the mess of boxes and clothing and whatnot.
- We can't figure out how to turn the shower on. I am going to call the super. He will have to show me. This will be embarrassing.
- Stewbert is adjusting well, although he has certainly amped up his frantic eating/barking/ball playing activities as B leaves the apartment.
- Oh yeah, we're getting married in 9 days.
- Met with the DJ on Tuesday night who said that our first dance song was the best that he's seen in a long time. Score! He is going to invite people to dance with us after one minute, thus taking a lot of the performance pressure away.
- I'm changing my name personally, not professionally. It's strange to see my new name. I'm sad to leave behind my old name.
- I was also sad to leave the old apartment. Even though I really wanted to move, that place had a lot of memories.
- And we knew how to work the shower.
- The apartment is HUGE. We love it, despite the mess of boxes and clothing and whatnot.
- We can't figure out how to turn the shower on. I am going to call the super. He will have to show me. This will be embarrassing.
- Stewbert is adjusting well, although he has certainly amped up his frantic eating/barking/ball playing activities as B leaves the apartment.
- Oh yeah, we're getting married in 9 days.
- Met with the DJ on Tuesday night who said that our first dance song was the best that he's seen in a long time. Score! He is going to invite people to dance with us after one minute, thus taking a lot of the performance pressure away.
- I'm changing my name personally, not professionally. It's strange to see my new name. I'm sad to leave behind my old name.
- I was also sad to leave the old apartment. Even though I really wanted to move, that place had a lot of memories.
- And we knew how to work the shower.
10.10.2008
Almost There
We're just over 2 weeks to our wedding, and one week away from moving.
This morning, we started with a reminder to be calm to each other amid all of the stress. And then wishing each other a happy fifteen-month anniversary.
Later today, my favorite people start arriving for shower/bachelorette madness.
It's all really happening. Excuse me while I pinch myself repeatedly.
This morning, we started with a reminder to be calm to each other amid all of the stress. And then wishing each other a happy fifteen-month anniversary.
Later today, my favorite people start arriving for shower/bachelorette madness.
It's all really happening. Excuse me while I pinch myself repeatedly.
10.09.2008
Just Checking...
I know that fasting is part of Yom Kippur. Is bitching about how hungry you are *also* expected?
Because if so, I've got both covered.
And...can I call it "The Yom"? It's catchy, no?
Because if so, I've got both covered.
And...can I call it "The Yom"? It's catchy, no?
10.06.2008
Broke But Happy
B and I signed our lease today! We're going to move October 17th, and for those of you following along at home, that would be 8 days before our wedding. Yup. 8 days.
The *good* thing is that we love our new apartment (more space! less expensive! great neighborhood!) and plans are already being made to paint and decorate and nest.
The bad thing(s) is(are), moving is expensive and weddings are expensive. Nesting is expensive. And I'm still waiting on details (important ones, like salary and benefits and, oh, start date) regarding my new job.
Stressful, yes - but we're getting married soon. I think I'll just go ahead and celebrate that small fact, and worry about the rest in November.
The *good* thing is that we love our new apartment (more space! less expensive! great neighborhood!) and plans are already being made to paint and decorate and nest.
The bad thing(s) is(are), moving is expensive and weddings are expensive. Nesting is expensive. And I'm still waiting on details (important ones, like salary and benefits and, oh, start date) regarding my new job.
Stressful, yes - but we're getting married soon. I think I'll just go ahead and celebrate that small fact, and worry about the rest in November.
10.02.2008
Happiness Is...
struggling to zip up your wedding gown during your second fitting and hearing your mother say (cheerily), "salads only for the next month!"
(No worries, the dress was crooked, and fits perfectly when aligned properly. Bring on the donuts.)
(No worries, the dress was crooked, and fits perfectly when aligned properly. Bring on the donuts.)
9.29.2008
GET PSYCHED!
Made some good progress this weekend on both wedding *and* moving stuff, so I'm feeling a bit calmer.
In the meantime, looking forward to this:
B has never seen "psychotic Syracuse football fan" ridiculouschick, so this should bring a whole new level of interesting to our relationship.
In the meantime, looking forward to this:
B has never seen "psychotic Syracuse football fan" ridiculouschick, so this should bring a whole new level of interesting to our relationship.
9.26.2008
Channeling It
My stress levels are not to be believed right now. Everything is really exciting, but just...a lot. And I need somewhere to put it. And B would probably prefer that it's not all on him.
Possible targets:
- Anyone, really, on the NYC transit system. Especially that lady who shoved past me as I stepped off the 1 train (to let passengers on, as directed) and grabbed my seat. MY SEAT.
- Our current building management company, who will not bend regarding our lease, which ends while we're away on our honeymoon, forcing us to move BEFORE our wedding, thus forfeiting part of our rent. The lease office is next door. Do you think they can feel my hatred while I glare at them through the wall?
- Real estate brokers. I've had just about enough of the high pressure sales tactics, non-negotiable fees, lies regarding square footage, etc., etc., etc.
- The construction right outside our window, especially what with the pounding and sawing at 7 am.
- The various wedding beauty vendors who believe that, because I am paying them, they are able to freely offer their opinions on my appearance. I've received feedback regarding my "thin" hair, "round" face, "misshaped" eyebrows, "lack of" cheekbones, "too wide" forehead, "large" hips, and "short" legs. Thank you!
- The New York State board who is dithering about the requirements needed for the next stage of my social work license.
- My former union, who hasn't gotten the word that I was LAID OFF (even though they promptly ended my benefits in July) and leaves voicemail messages, exhorting member "brothers and sisters" to rise up on any number of issues. Union now, my ass.
- Presidential campaign. 'Nuff said.
Possible targets:
- Anyone, really, on the NYC transit system. Especially that lady who shoved past me as I stepped off the 1 train (to let passengers on, as directed) and grabbed my seat. MY SEAT.
- Our current building management company, who will not bend regarding our lease, which ends while we're away on our honeymoon, forcing us to move BEFORE our wedding, thus forfeiting part of our rent. The lease office is next door. Do you think they can feel my hatred while I glare at them through the wall?
- Real estate brokers. I've had just about enough of the high pressure sales tactics, non-negotiable fees, lies regarding square footage, etc., etc., etc.
- The construction right outside our window, especially what with the pounding and sawing at 7 am.
- The various wedding beauty vendors who believe that, because I am paying them, they are able to freely offer their opinions on my appearance. I've received feedback regarding my "thin" hair, "round" face, "misshaped" eyebrows, "lack of" cheekbones, "too wide" forehead, "large" hips, and "short" legs. Thank you!
- The New York State board who is dithering about the requirements needed for the next stage of my social work license.
- My former union, who hasn't gotten the word that I was LAID OFF (even though they promptly ended my benefits in July) and leaves voicemail messages, exhorting member "brothers and sisters" to rise up on any number of issues. Union now, my ass.
- Presidential campaign. 'Nuff said.
9.24.2008
New Wedding Theme
And it is called: F*ck the special details*.
Because seriously, the regular details are just about killing me right now.
*borrowed from the girls over at Indiebride
Because seriously, the regular details are just about killing me right now.
*borrowed from the girls over at Indiebride
9.22.2008
Bitz and Pieces
1. Had my first bridal shower this weekend with my relatives in Pennsylvania. Even though it was small (12 people) I was still flustered at being the center of attention. Also, I was very emotional, especially when receiving gifts that my grandmothers had made (they are both deceased).
Conclusion: I am going to be a soggy mess on my wedding day.
2. B and I are moving on October 15. Among our friends, this statement is met with "Cool! Where are you moving to?" and the answer is - we have no fucking idea. Apartments that are available on October 15 don't come up until October 1. So it's a big ole mystery to us. Which is kinda fun. Not.
Conclusion: This is not the excitement that we need 10 days before our wedding.
3. Instead of walking around in a perpetual rage re: Republicans, I can actually do something productive. Which might involve traveling to swing states to canvass undecided voters. How I'm going to fit that in with all the other stuff, I also have no fucking idea. But I think it might be more important than, say, obsessing over cocktail napkins.
Conclusion: I gotta do something.
4. September health month is going well, in that I haven't had any alcohol.
Conclusion: I picked a bad month to stop sniffing glue.
5. The Today Show is neither "news" or a "program".
Conclusion: Discuss amongst yourselves.
Conclusion: I am going to be a soggy mess on my wedding day.
2. B and I are moving on October 15. Among our friends, this statement is met with "Cool! Where are you moving to?" and the answer is - we have no fucking idea. Apartments that are available on October 15 don't come up until October 1. So it's a big ole mystery to us. Which is kinda fun. Not.
Conclusion: This is not the excitement that we need 10 days before our wedding.
3. Instead of walking around in a perpetual rage re: Republicans, I can actually do something productive. Which might involve traveling to swing states to canvass undecided voters. How I'm going to fit that in with all the other stuff, I also have no fucking idea. But I think it might be more important than, say, obsessing over cocktail napkins.
Conclusion: I gotta do something.
4. September health month is going well, in that I haven't had any alcohol.
Conclusion: I picked a bad month to stop sniffing glue.
5. The Today Show is neither "news" or a "program".
Conclusion: Discuss amongst yourselves.
9.17.2008
More Of The Same
(Btw., just as this was not to become a wedding blog, it's also not to become a political blog, as there are others who can do it so much better.)
That said, has anyone seen those McCain/Palin "new mavericks" commercials? They make me throw up in my moutha little a lot.
Newsflash: Maverick = Cowboy.
We've had a fucking joker in the White House for the past 8 years who thinks he needs to prove something like he's in the Wild West. McCain and Palin have already demonstrated their philosophy - check out their negative, snide, and nasty speeches during the RNC.
Just so we're clear - I don't want to be able to have a beer with my president, and I don't want this country run by some out of control radical who proves his unsound logic in his choice of running mate. (And who also resembles, more and more with each passing day, Old Man Withers from the Scooby Doo movie.)
That said, has anyone seen those McCain/Palin "new mavericks" commercials? They make me throw up in my mouth
Newsflash: Maverick = Cowboy.
We've had a fucking joker in the White House for the past 8 years who thinks he needs to prove something like he's in the Wild West. McCain and Palin have already demonstrated their philosophy - check out their negative, snide, and nasty speeches during the RNC.
Just so we're clear - I don't want to be able to have a beer with my president, and I don't want this country run by some out of control radical who proves his unsound logic in his choice of running mate. (And who also resembles, more and more with each passing day, Old Man Withers from the Scooby Doo movie.)
9.16.2008
The Word Today On Sarah Palin
She's a maniac.
And not in that fun Michael Sembello/Flashdance kinda way.
And not in that fun Michael Sembello/Flashdance kinda way.
For Realsies?
I'm watching Cash Cab, and besides the obvious thoughts that this would be a damn good way to make a little extra money (to help pay moving expenses, hello!) I'm watching this tourist family that is headed to McSorley's. Is this strange at all? Taking children to a bar? I know it's all historical and shit, but seriously?
Falling In Love
Don't tell anyone, but I am cheating on B.
It's true, I've fallen in love. With an apartment. A classic pre-war beauty on the Upper West Side. High ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, 5 closets, marble lobby, 1 block away from the park, 4 blocks away from the subway - what's not to love?
There are many, many things keeping us apart - most importantly, the 6.5' by 9.5' bedroom which B insists is going to drive us crazy. And the October 1 move-in date, which means we'd need to be able to terminate our current lease one month early (not likely). Oh, and then there's the whole packing and moving and painting and changing addresses within 2 weeks madness.
Sigh.
It's true, I've fallen in love. With an apartment. A classic pre-war beauty on the Upper West Side. High ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, 5 closets, marble lobby, 1 block away from the park, 4 blocks away from the subway - what's not to love?
There are many, many things keeping us apart - most importantly, the 6.5' by 9.5' bedroom which B insists is going to drive us crazy. And the October 1 move-in date, which means we'd need to be able to terminate our current lease one month early (not likely). Oh, and then there's the whole packing and moving and painting and changing addresses within 2 weeks madness.
Sigh.
9.12.2008
Trifecta!
So it looks like we'll be moving soon. The sublease on our current apartment is ending, and in the midst of negotiating a new lease, our building management decided to raise the rent. It's not a huge amount, but enough to cut off our noses to spite our faces push us to consider other options.
The search is going well - the only thing I fear is that we are entering a perfect storm: wedding/marriage, moving/new home, and starting a new job (for me).
Yay! Stress!
The search is going well - the only thing I fear is that we are entering a perfect storm: wedding/marriage, moving/new home, and starting a new job (for me).
Yay! Stress!
9.11.2008
9.10.2008
Lipstick On A Pig
Sorry to tell you all that I am full of rage this morning.
(On second thought, I'm not really sorry.)
Is the McCain campaign fucking kidding with this bullshit???????
I wish I could be more articulate. I'm just so, so angry. It is insulting to me that gender politics are being used by these conservative assholes to further their own agenda. How about keeping your policies out of my goddamned uterus? Let's start there.
Ahem.
Off to contribute, again, to Obama/Biden. And in the meantime, this is worth checking out.
SARAH PALIN DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ME JUST BECAUSE SHE HAPPENS TO BE FEMALE.
(On second thought, I'm not really sorry.)
Is the McCain campaign fucking kidding with this bullshit???????
I wish I could be more articulate. I'm just so, so angry. It is insulting to me that gender politics are being used by these conservative assholes to further their own agenda. How about keeping your policies out of my goddamned uterus? Let's start there.
Ahem.
Off to contribute, again, to Obama/Biden. And in the meantime, this is worth checking out.
SARAH PALIN DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ME JUST BECAUSE SHE HAPPENS TO BE FEMALE.
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