back in the (weight loss) saddle again

i left weight watchers in april, when i thought we were moving, at about 150 pounds....4 away from my goal weight. since then i went up about 10 pounds and have slowly been working my way back down. today i officially signed back up for weight watchers and i am looking forward to getting after … Continue reading back in the (weight loss) saddle again

invites!

      yesterday was the first time i have been out to my aunt's since we decided to have the wedding there and so there was lots to talk about and figure out. we picked an area for the ceremony and for the tent. talked a little about decorations.  discussed power sources. and parking. and tree … Continue reading invites!

weekend recap

it is pouring outside. inside we are listening to classical music on npr.the view is beautiful. i can't wait to watch it change with the seasons. i don't think i could ever get sick of it. we just made coffee and breakfast and are giving ourselves some time to relax before we head to springfield … Continue reading weekend recap

freekin’ weekend

this is the first week that i feel like i really deserve a weekend. it is also the first week that i haven't treated everyday like it was saturday night. we have now been in the house for 5 days and all ready it is starting to feel like home. leaky shower and all. two … Continue reading freekin’ weekend

loading day

got up at 7:40. went to waffle house. picked up the uhaul. started loading. it is now 8:30ish and i am showered, fed, exhausted and ALMOST done loading the truck. much love to papa for his help today. here is our progress in photos. we close on monday at 2:00. i am not sure when … Continue reading loading day

wedding dress?

sorry to leave you all hanging yesterday, but it was one long ass day. my mom and cousin torre came in tuesday night to go dress shopping with me on wednesday. it was also my mama's birthday, so b and i took them to dinner at our favorite, room 39. we got up and got … Continue reading wedding dress?

a long engagement

the other day i was joking with b, wondering how many people think i am pregnant since we are getting married so fast. obviously, anyone that hangs out with me on a regular basis KNOWS i am not pregnant, or thinks that i have some serious issues. so why get married so fast? i dunno. … Continue reading a long engagement

shabby sh*t

i am so sick of the term shabby chic. i actually felt a little ill as i typed it. when people ask about wedding plans and i describe what i have been liking everyone goes with shabby chic. (cringe) when i do a google image search for shabby chic wedding i get lots of white, … Continue reading shabby sh*t

this is where things get girly…

so, i almost posted a link to a wedding blog on my facebook, but decided against it.  my man friends don't want to see that crap. hell, most of my lady friends don't want to see that crap either. BUT some of you LOVE it. so i will keep it here. you have to make … Continue reading this is where things get girly…

the first run in a while

so i went running on tuesday. it has been off and on rainy in nyc and will be until sunday, but after not leaving the house on monday i knew it wasn't an option. i run in my vibram fivefingers and i am still getting used to running in them since i have had no … Continue reading the first run in a while