|
|
Ok, I've calmed down a bit. Played hookey from work yesterday to do wedding stuff and recharge. First thing I did (I was so stressed, that I actually woke up at the time I normally went to work and didn't sleep in) was print out the latest list, go to my parents and say 'OK, it's not that I don't want to invite everyone on this list, because I would love to, but it's that THERE IS NO ROOM IN THE HALL.' So we went over the list again. And anytime my mom said, 'Well, maybe we don't have to invite...' and BAM! a flash of my red marker and they're gone.
Fatima was my bridal bitch for the day. We went to the bakery to look at cakes, Circuit City to get some virus software, Best Buy to get me my birthday present from Fata and Claud (a new scanner - my old one is ancient) and Father's Day Cards, the mall to check out some shoes, had some gyros with no onions and extra sauce, went to Michael's to get some calligraphy pens, pencils, erasers, ink pads and stamps, the paper store to buy some paper for my wedding shower invitiations and a paper cutter, and the bank. All in all, a low stress day.
At night, me and Dave were going to pick out rings, but my aunt didn't have any samples, so we just hammered out the guest list. Dave's a very analytical and logical person, and he wanted to have an exact number of everything, and even though I presented him with printout after printout of Fata's detailed excel guestlist, he was determined to go through it, person by person. A bit stressing, but I think that I've gotten over the fact that I can't accomodate everyone I want for the guestlist.
Funny bit - We were coming up with the 'Final Numbers' (Dave likes to use that term, but that 'Final Number' always changes) when we realized that we had forgotten to add in our parents into the count. Ironic that my father had just told me that morning "You know, if it's such a trouble, I don't have to have a seat at the reception. I'll be too busy talking to the guests to eat anyway." Little did he know how true his words were at the time.
Dave, Claudine, and my Dad all say that I'm crazy try writing out all my invitations myself. Dave told me 'Hey, you know, my friend told me that there's a computer program that can print them out for you...' I wanted to hit him on the head and said, 'Yes, I know you computer-phobe - it's called Microsoft Word Mail Merge, don't you think I would know?' But I took a breath and said 'I know, but I want to personalize them. I think it looks better when it's hand written.' Which to me, does. So what if I have to personally write out 225 invitations? Dave made a bet that I'd get sick of it after the first 10 invites. Well I'm up to 14 invites done, you rat-ass bastard! Take that!
Speaking of the rat-ass bastard that is to be my husband, he left for California today. I miss him already! :( Chances are, he won't be back in Chicago until before the wedding. So I'm left to rely on my wedding support team here.
So, I guess all this will be worth it, something to laugh about later, once it's all done and over. And, well, one of the things that's driving me is that I'm marrying the guy of my dreams. We may not agree on everything, we may have little in common, but he's my man, and he's been with me through thick and thin. Gives me proof that there's such a thing as a soulmate. And so I present to you the gallery of Christine and Dave sweetness and cheesiness. Get your barfbags ready.
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)
Man, your kids are gonna be gorgeous. Just look at their parents (to be)!
Posted by: Noelle on June 12, 2003 01:24 PMwhat city are you and dave going to be living in (cali)? also, i hand wrote all my invites...200. didn't take that long.
Posted by: Hlen on June 12, 2003 01:49 PMYou've gained a lot of weight since U of I.
Posted by: on June 12, 2003 01:51 PMoff topic - i loathe anonymous commenters!!!
on topic - the Christine and Dave gallery is very adorable. you are a good-looking couple... and i'm not being biased either!
Posted by: Kathy on June 12, 2003 02:22 PMDAMN! That U of I dude, or chick, was brutal!
Posted by: Red Headed White Devil on June 12, 2003 02:32 PMI'm trying to figure out where the virus software fits into the wedding plans. ;)
Posted by: Denise on June 12, 2003 02:35 PMYou two look great together!
Is California ready for another "Brad and Jen"??
Posted by: on June 12, 2003 03:49 PMSorry forgot to enter my name. :(
Posted by: Sooz on June 12, 2003 03:50 PMU of I dude/dudette:
Yup. I love food. A 5 pound weight gain during the cruise doesn't help either. It happens. That's life.
Though if you knew me senior year, you would have known that the weight gain was inevitable. *sigh*
Thanks for the reminder, though.
Must go and throw up lunch now.
Not.
Posted by: Yano on June 12, 2003 04:18 PMboy, U of I person, you really need to zip the piehole.
yano, can i just say that you and dave look soooooo good together? i agree with noelle, your kids are gonna be hearbreakers, lol!!
Posted by: butta on June 12, 2003 06:19 PMUofI dude: if you don't have something nice to say than shut yo damn mouth...
Kisstine: You're beautious... And Dave is okay lookin too I guess. hehe... And if you need help with those invites, just gimme a holla.
Posted by: bumblebootie on June 12, 2003 09:18 PMSo it's getting close huh? The best part about a wedding is when you get up to your room and realize that it is OVER and you can relax :)
I thought we invited too many people too, but really only a fraction of them came. Surprisingly enough it was the out of towners that attended and not the in towners, completely the opposite of what I expected.
You ought to assign probabilities to the guest list so you can send an invite knowing they wont come but will send a gift :)
Posted by: Raven on June 12, 2003 10:50 PMAwww you two make such a lovely couple =D
Posted by: Lea on June 12, 2003 11:25 PMTo the U of I bitch/asshole:
1) If you're gonna say shit like that, have the balls to post your name.
2) Learn some fucking manners, jackass.
Posted by: Claudine on June 13, 2003 10:30 AMIt should be easy to figure out who made the obnoxious anonymous comment above. It's either a girl that was always jealous of you at U of I, or a guy who wanted to date you that you turned down. Too bad (for them) that they haven't moved on after all these years.
Posted by: Noelle on June 13, 2003 11:54 AMOriginal theories Noelle. I did not criticize Christine's character. I made an opinionated statement regarding her weight (my opinon). Why did everyone assume I was out to be malicious? I did not say she was a "fat pig" (she is not). It was your individual feelings regarding weight gain that caused all of you to reply with animosity.
Posted by: on June 13, 2003 02:33 PM"Why did everyone assume I was out to be malicious? It was your individual feelings regarding weight gain that caused all of you to reply with animosity."
That's an easy one. Never in any of our lifetimes has it been considered a compliment in American society to tell someone they've gained a lot of weight. You know that. So to answer your question: your comment, coupled with your choice to post it anonymously, are what made us assume you were 'out to be malicious.' You apparently don't have the courage of your convictions, though.
Rhetorical question: Is there a place left on the Net that's free of drama?
Posted by: Noelle on June 13, 2003 08:42 PMAw Yano, you and Dave look SO AWESOME together! that's no lie! you're a beautiful couple!
Posted by: Kaylene on June 13, 2003 11:45 PMJeez, who is the anonymous poster. Completely inappropriate!
I like the pics, Christine. Looks you two had a great time. :D
Posted by: Mike on June 15, 2003 02:16 PMTo the anonymous U of I poster:
Still not putting up your name. Interesting.
I don't know where you've been living, but I cannot think of anywhere where saying "You've gained a lot of weight" to another adult could be construed as anything but mean.
Tact. It's a good thing. Learn about it. It might reduce your chances of getting punched in the face after saying something rude to the wrong person. I myself am probably not showing any tact right now by continuing to call attention to your obvious lack on manners, but hey, you get what you give, jackass.
Posted by: Claudine on June 16, 2003 12:19 PMMan. Claudine used the word 'Jackass'. Twice. I can feel the rain coming now!
Gotta love the sisterfriend.
Posted by: Yano on June 16, 2003 02:22 PM