Jonathan reminded me today that this is our 8 month "engagement anniversary". This tells me one thing... we've been engaged for entirely too long. It's time. We should have been married months ago. On the bright side, the gifts are really starting to pour in. Yes, gifts can pour. Several times a week the doorbell rings and I find a large box from Target sitting on my front door step. Wa hoo! This is afterall the reason you get married right? All the free gifts.
On an entirely different subject, it will be several more weeks before we get our TV service installed. Apparently the HOA approval process for a satellite dish takes up to 30 days. Great. We have now had 3 failed attempts at getting TV. Perhaps it's not meant to be? That can't be it. TV makes my days off work a lot less boring. How could one live without it?
Ok, well it's time for food. I'm off to cook a gourmet dinner of whatever I can find in my tiny cupboards. Wish me luck.
Friends quote for today:
JOEY: You probably recognize me from a little show called "The Days of Our Lives"
ROSS: Dude, it's just "Days of Our Lives"... there's no "the".
JOEY: Ok, Ross.... I play Dr. Drake Ramoray
SARAH: I'm sorry, I don't own a TV.
JOEY: You don't own a TV? What's all your furniture pointed at??
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
I Don't Update Very Much
It's about time I updated my blog. I hate to leave my readers waiting for new posts, but it's hard sometimes. How can I find time to update between taking naps and watching episodes of The Office? Talk about stress.
Jonathan and I will be married in 61 days. I'm looking forward to 62 days from now when we'll be on our way out of this state far far away from these crazy people I'm related to who always seem to have an opinion about everything I want for the wedding. What? Do they think they get a say just because they're related and footing the bill?? Pft. I did watch a great show on WE the other day called Bridezillas. Yikes. I'm not THAT bad. How do these girls find someone to marry them? Who wants to be stuck with that for the rest of their life? Oh wait... that's right... they'll be divorced in three to five. I'd bet money on it... if I had any left. Darn that mortgage!
We have to pay off our honeymoon in two weeks, so if any of you have been contemplating making a sizable donation to The Ramblings of my Mind, now would be the time. "Cough it up, pay the piper, gimme it." Oooo... threw the Friends quote right in the middle this time. I like to mix it up, keep you on your toes.
Ok, well it's late. I need to finish up here and head back home. That's right, Jonathan is living here at our house, I'm living with Mom and Dad. I just can't get enough!
Another Friends quote, just for kicks: "How you got three women to marry you, I'll never know."
Jonathan and I will be married in 61 days. I'm looking forward to 62 days from now when we'll be on our way out of this state far far away from these crazy people I'm related to who always seem to have an opinion about everything I want for the wedding. What? Do they think they get a say just because they're related and footing the bill?? Pft. I did watch a great show on WE the other day called Bridezillas. Yikes. I'm not THAT bad. How do these girls find someone to marry them? Who wants to be stuck with that for the rest of their life? Oh wait... that's right... they'll be divorced in three to five. I'd bet money on it... if I had any left. Darn that mortgage!
We have to pay off our honeymoon in two weeks, so if any of you have been contemplating making a sizable donation to The Ramblings of my Mind, now would be the time. "Cough it up, pay the piper, gimme it." Oooo... threw the Friends quote right in the middle this time. I like to mix it up, keep you on your toes.
Ok, well it's late. I need to finish up here and head back home. That's right, Jonathan is living here at our house, I'm living with Mom and Dad. I just can't get enough!
Another Friends quote, just for kicks: "How you got three women to marry you, I'll never know."
Monday, June 4, 2007
And the weeks go on...
Man the time is flying by lately. The weeks just keep going... I can't catch up. Jonathan and I will be "The Fitch's" in about 12 weeks. Wa hoo! Hopefully before that happens my wedding dress and veil will arrive. Oh, and I'll get the invitations addressed and sent out, the salon booked, the valet booked, gifts for wedding party, new clothes for our honeymoon, pay off the honeymoon, and perhaps a little laser eye surgery. At least I'm never bored. On top of all of that I have to cook, clean, and do laundry for Jonathan. Mainly because we have a new house with a new washer and dryer and I don't want him to mess them up. No, I do not have control issues, I'm just practicing being a good wife.
We got one of those cool new front loader "high efficiency" washer/dryer combos. Although, I've heard rumors from certain family members that the efficiency of a washer/dryer comes more from the user than the machine... aka.. they're never efficient if you never use them. Weird. I have made an offer to said un-named family member to do their laundry at a discount from what the dry cleaners charge, but alas, they have not taken me up on my offer.
*Important Breaking News* We will be changing the chicken served at the reception from Chicken Limoncello to Chicken Picatta. If I knew why I would tell you. Sorry for those of you who are disappointed. If I were you I would get the beef filet anyways... it's melt in your mouth good. And seriously, who orders chicken over steak when someone else is paying? Even if you don't like red meat, I'm pretty sure it's worth it.
Well, it's late, and I should be in bed as I have to get up early for work... or to call in sick.. hmm.. as I am now fighting off some kind of sinus infection that I woke up with after being worked to death.. ahem.. er... I mean after an enjoyable event with my sis-in-law. It's ok, she pays well. I'll just send her a Dr's bill for the illness I inevitably incurred due to working insanely long hours. She'll laugh, I'll glare, she'll threaten to let me plan the rest of the wedding alone, I'll tear up the bill.
Today's post is a good example of the title of this blog, just incase you were pondering the blog's main title.
Friend's quote for the day: "Joey has a hernia, but don't worry, it's nothing that a little laser eye surgery can't fix."
I'll throw in a second one today: "Monday one day, Tuesday two day, Wednesday, where? when? what day? Thursday. The third day."
We got one of those cool new front loader "high efficiency" washer/dryer combos. Although, I've heard rumors from certain family members that the efficiency of a washer/dryer comes more from the user than the machine... aka.. they're never efficient if you never use them. Weird. I have made an offer to said un-named family member to do their laundry at a discount from what the dry cleaners charge, but alas, they have not taken me up on my offer.
*Important Breaking News* We will be changing the chicken served at the reception from Chicken Limoncello to Chicken Picatta. If I knew why I would tell you. Sorry for those of you who are disappointed. If I were you I would get the beef filet anyways... it's melt in your mouth good. And seriously, who orders chicken over steak when someone else is paying? Even if you don't like red meat, I'm pretty sure it's worth it.
Well, it's late, and I should be in bed as I have to get up early for work... or to call in sick.. hmm.. as I am now fighting off some kind of sinus infection that I woke up with after being worked to death.. ahem.. er... I mean after an enjoyable event with my sis-in-law. It's ok, she pays well. I'll just send her a Dr's bill for the illness I inevitably incurred due to working insanely long hours. She'll laugh, I'll glare, she'll threaten to let me plan the rest of the wedding alone, I'll tear up the bill.
Today's post is a good example of the title of this blog, just incase you were pondering the blog's main title.
Friend's quote for the day: "Joey has a hernia, but don't worry, it's nothing that a little laser eye surgery can't fix."
I'll throw in a second one today: "Monday one day, Tuesday two day, Wednesday, where? when? what day? Thursday. The third day."
Monday, May 21, 2007
Good Times... Noodle Salad
As you start reading today's post, take a second to glance over there to the right side of my page to the wedding countdown... go ahead... you can look now... We're in the double digits wa hoo!!
Jonathan and I will be married in less than 100 days. We'll be homeowners in less than 3... whew, that one came out of nowhere. Well, not nowhere, I mean we have been submitting copies of every document either of our names have ever appeared on, along with some that I swear have nothing to do with us, to about 15 different lenders, underwriters, account managers, and the list goes on and on and on... We are excited to have all of the paperwork over with and to own our first house. Let the decorating begin!! I'll be enlisting the help of my uber-talented new neighbor and sis-in-law to turn our home into a place that could be mistaken for some sort of high-end design gallery, all at a Wal-Mart price of course.
This past weekend my best friend Rachael flew in from Minnesota to throw me a Personal Bridal Shower and a Bachelorette party. Talk about a full weekend! We had a really great time and she did so much work. Did I forget to mention that she's also six and a half months pregnant? We started the weekend off right with a visit to Chedd's, aka the worlds best grilled cheese sandwich restaurant. I don't have any friends in Colorado who like to eat grilled cheese, so I never get to go. I know what you're thinking... "Who doesn't like grilled cheese?!?!" I know, I know, I need new friends.
For the Bachelorette we had dinner and drinks at Lime (one of my favorite restaurants downtown) followed by drinks at Gelazzi. That's right, they mix vodka and gelatto. YUM. Why didn't I think of that? It's like a spiked milkshake. Delicious. Although I would spike everything if it were up to me.
The next morning we had the Personal Shower, also a lot of fun. Although it is a tad awkward opening those kinds of gifts. Like "Hey, thanks for the sassy panties..... um... I like them." Even though I DID like them. Just not used to showing off my underoos to all of my friends. You know what I mean?
Well anyway, lots going on, busy weekend, lots of food, good times and noodle salad.
Friends quote for today: "Quit being so testosterony" "Ah.. The real Sanfrancisco Treat"
Jonathan and I will be married in less than 100 days. We'll be homeowners in less than 3... whew, that one came out of nowhere. Well, not nowhere, I mean we have been submitting copies of every document either of our names have ever appeared on, along with some that I swear have nothing to do with us, to about 15 different lenders, underwriters, account managers, and the list goes on and on and on... We are excited to have all of the paperwork over with and to own our first house. Let the decorating begin!! I'll be enlisting the help of my uber-talented new neighbor and sis-in-law to turn our home into a place that could be mistaken for some sort of high-end design gallery, all at a Wal-Mart price of course.
This past weekend my best friend Rachael flew in from Minnesota to throw me a Personal Bridal Shower and a Bachelorette party. Talk about a full weekend! We had a really great time and she did so much work. Did I forget to mention that she's also six and a half months pregnant? We started the weekend off right with a visit to Chedd's, aka the worlds best grilled cheese sandwich restaurant. I don't have any friends in Colorado who like to eat grilled cheese, so I never get to go. I know what you're thinking... "Who doesn't like grilled cheese?!?!" I know, I know, I need new friends.
For the Bachelorette we had dinner and drinks at Lime (one of my favorite restaurants downtown) followed by drinks at Gelazzi. That's right, they mix vodka and gelatto. YUM. Why didn't I think of that? It's like a spiked milkshake. Delicious. Although I would spike everything if it were up to me.
The next morning we had the Personal Shower, also a lot of fun. Although it is a tad awkward opening those kinds of gifts. Like "Hey, thanks for the sassy panties..... um... I like them." Even though I DID like them. Just not used to showing off my underoos to all of my friends. You know what I mean?
Well anyway, lots going on, busy weekend, lots of food, good times and noodle salad.
Friends quote for today: "Quit being so testosterony" "Ah.. The real Sanfrancisco Treat"
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Things I Need
So as many of my hundreds of readers may know, my job consists of me driving around all day going from house to house seeing patients. I do all of my paperwork and communication with my employer through email. I send in weekly charge sheets and reports and receive an average of 20 emails a day from work.... yes, I said 20. So what? So I need one of those cool PDA phones that I can email and send spreadsheets on. But oh... that's right... I'm not "eligibile" for a phone upgrade until 2008. What is up with cell phone companies? I could open up a new phone line right now, online, while I sit here on my couch watching Dateline NBC, and get a top of the line PDA phone for FREE. Does this make any sense? They already get a large payment from me monthly. I would have to upgrade my plan to add the email features, so they would make more money from me if I got a cool new phone. How is it that I have to pay $400 for a new phone? Funny how that works. Not so much funny haha, but funny queer. I just don't get it. Howcome sometimes they can afford to give away free phones and sometimes they can't? Can you say Conspiracy? Hmmm....
Friends quote for today: Oh, I know, this must be so hard. "Oh no, two women love me! They're both gorgeous and sexy! My wallet's too small for my fifties, AND MY DIAMOND SHOES ARE TOO TIGHT!"
Friends quote for today: Oh, I know, this must be so hard. "Oh no, two women love me! They're both gorgeous and sexy! My wallet's too small for my fifties, AND MY DIAMOND SHOES ARE TOO TIGHT!"
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
The best things in life are free...
"No, sir, I have no experience but I'm a big fan of money. I like it, I use it, I have a little. I keep it in a jar on top of my refrigerator. I'd like to put more in that jar. That's where you come in."
I thought I'd start off today with a quote from The Wedding Singer that's been running through my head a lot lately along with the song Money (That's What I Want). I need more money. There's no real point to today's blog other than to tell you that I need more money. Our first mortgage payment is due less than two weeks before we have to pay off our honeymoon. Sweet. I'm sure it will all be fine, we won't go bankrupt, it's just a little stressful. What if I need cute honeymoon clothes? What if I want to blow my paycheck on crap? What's this? Responsibility? I did not sign up for this.
On the bright side, my Mom gave me a Starbucks card today. Always a welcome gift. So I guess life isn't ALL bad.
Today's Friends quote (although I'm not really sure we even need one since we've already had a movie quote):
Ross: Phoebe used to mug people!
Monica: Seriously?
Phoebe: Well, I'm not proud of it. But, you know, sometimes, when I was living on the street, and I needed money for food and stuff...
Monica: Phoebe, that is awful!
Phoebe: Well, I wasn't rich like you guys, I didn't eat gold and have a flying pony. I had a hard life. My mother was killed by a drug dealer.
Monica: Your mother killed herself.
Phoebe: She was a drug dealer!
A long one I know, but it was worth it no?
I thought I'd start off today with a quote from The Wedding Singer that's been running through my head a lot lately along with the song Money (That's What I Want). I need more money. There's no real point to today's blog other than to tell you that I need more money. Our first mortgage payment is due less than two weeks before we have to pay off our honeymoon. Sweet. I'm sure it will all be fine, we won't go bankrupt, it's just a little stressful. What if I need cute honeymoon clothes? What if I want to blow my paycheck on crap? What's this? Responsibility? I did not sign up for this.
On the bright side, my Mom gave me a Starbucks card today. Always a welcome gift. So I guess life isn't ALL bad.
Today's Friends quote (although I'm not really sure we even need one since we've already had a movie quote):
Ross: Phoebe used to mug people!
Monica: Seriously?
Phoebe: Well, I'm not proud of it. But, you know, sometimes, when I was living on the street, and I needed money for food and stuff...
Monica: Phoebe, that is awful!
Phoebe: Well, I wasn't rich like you guys, I didn't eat gold and have a flying pony. I had a hard life. My mother was killed by a drug dealer.
Monica: Your mother killed herself.
Phoebe: She was a drug dealer!
A long one I know, but it was worth it no?
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My First Blog
So here I am attempting to write my first blog, concerned about how it will sound, if it will be inspiring and life changing, but oh... that's right... I'm the only one reading it. That makes it a lot less stressful. I have enough stress in my life these days. Doing what you may ask? ("you" technically being "me" since I have already established that I'm the only one reading this)
Well...
I'm a Speech-Lanaguage Pathologist working in the Boulder/Denver area, I'm engaged and in full wedding planning mode for my August wedding, and my fiance and I just signed the contract on our first house... still waiting for approval on the loan. My fiance is still looking for a full time job since graduating college last December. So, stress is my new best friend.
The thing I'm looking forward to the most these days is our honeymoon to Disneyworld. That's right. I said Disneyworld. It IS afterall the most magical place on earth. It will be a wonderful time for us to have fun and relax after several months of planning and STRESS. Then when we come back I can say, "I'm not a bride anymore... I'm just somebody's wife.".... And that my faithful readers (aka me) is your (aka my) Friends quote of the day.
Well...
I'm a Speech-Lanaguage Pathologist working in the Boulder/Denver area, I'm engaged and in full wedding planning mode for my August wedding, and my fiance and I just signed the contract on our first house... still waiting for approval on the loan. My fiance is still looking for a full time job since graduating college last December. So, stress is my new best friend.
The thing I'm looking forward to the most these days is our honeymoon to Disneyworld. That's right. I said Disneyworld. It IS afterall the most magical place on earth. It will be a wonderful time for us to have fun and relax after several months of planning and STRESS. Then when we come back I can say, "I'm not a bride anymore... I'm just somebody's wife.".... And that my faithful readers (aka me) is your (aka my) Friends quote of the day.
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