So I'm totally addicted to theknot.com's SoFla Message Board and that's usually where I go to de-stress after talking to suicidal/welfare-seeking people at work all day. But lo and behold, I knew that theknot.com crack was too good to last.
Recently there's been some drama on that board regarding some vendor (who might be reading my blog, lol, and shall remain unnamed). I posted a comment to my experience with the vendor and I stayed away for a few days because of other engagements (sushi dinner for Grice's birthday, conference/summit @ work, etc). I come back today to see the guy made up a profile, admitted to lurking the board and having his assistance read it daily, and even sent a solicitation to one of the posters/knottie through her and her fiance's Facebook account. And then he got offended when she called him creepy. Oye pero mira que este tipo tiene gandinga! Que descarado carajo! (translation: wow this guy has balls/what a douche). English-to-Spanish translations lose their oomph but that's the gist of it. LOL.
So in lieu of posting on theknot.com for a few weeks/months, I'll be turning my attention to blogging, Facebooking, and general bad Internet habits. I just needed to clear my knot-hate for that guy.
On a brighter note (I think?) I went to the 5th Annual Gang Summit brought to us by the County. So informative. Did you know the real origins of the bloods and the crips?! I bet you don't!
Ok, and you probably don't care. But, it was much more interesting that having workshops or presentations on elder affairs or child care. Or maybe my views are biased/tainted because they fed us. Twice. Real food.
I also just came to the realization that I'm four days (almost three! eeek!) from my five month mark for the B-I-G day! In the words of Mrs.Zero, squeeee! I feel like all the little things I've been doing are finally bringing all the big stuff together. This weekend I bought the paint for my letters and I bought the ribbon to start making the candle and I'm gonna get MS Publisher for the menu's and program's and such. I'm so excited that I'm getting those butterflies in my tummy (I remember those when Donald and I started dating! Those I-forget-to-eat-cause-I'm-so-excited butterflies). I love it.
5 months, here we come! Squeeeeeee ;)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
ugh. rants and vents.
So this has been a very productive weekend for me (thus far...let me not get to ahead of myself). And it's been productive whether I wanted it to be or not. Friday after feeling ::ahem:: better, Donald and I went to AB Linens to pick out the colors, since I couldn't make it to work.
So we're at the linen place and we're running like 3 minutes late. Anal. I know. But anywho, Ana, is a doll and tells me she's a bit backed up with her appts anyways. I think 'Ok. We'll be there in 5 - and she'll see us in 10.'
Not.
We get there and there's four people standing around all these fabric samples (that look more expensive and detailed than my friggin' dress). Anyways, I'm not sure who's who - between the couple, the decorator, the coordinator, and maybe some parents - it's a whole lot of opinion for such a small space. We wait for about 1/2 hour (all the while Ana is shooting these apologetic half-smile/half-grimaces). Long story short: It took that couple and their entourage about 1 1/2 to pick out a sample of fabric to have yet another mock-up custom made (from what I over heard it was their 7th visit). It took Donald and I about 15 minutes to pick out what we wanted, the style (bow or knot) and to give Ana the info for the contract with Rusty Pelican. And it took 15 minutes and not 5 because Ana and her assistant guy were trying to find the perfect shade of green.
Which they did! And I'm sooooooooo happy with the color and look of the fabric. It's the exact color of the girls' dresses. So that's a check for moi!
Cleaning absolutely sucks. Ugh. And today I felt masochistic and I decided to clean the bathroom and the kitchen. What was I thinking?!
And now I have to clean up after 3 giant boys (one which is my own) and the furbabies who spent the entire day playing video games in the living room. Ugh. Productive? Yes. Willingly Productive? I don't think so.
OH. And before I forget - I also bought the letters which I'm decorating our table with (Mr. & Mrs.) and the letters for the rock guest book (Wishes). Ideas compliments of Meli and Andreina from the SoFla Knottie Board.
So we're at the linen place and we're running like 3 minutes late. Anal. I know. But anywho, Ana, is a doll and tells me she's a bit backed up with her appts anyways. I think 'Ok. We'll be there in 5 - and she'll see us in 10.'
Not.
We get there and there's four people standing around all these fabric samples (that look more expensive and detailed than my friggin' dress). Anyways, I'm not sure who's who - between the couple, the decorator, the coordinator, and maybe some parents - it's a whole lot of opinion for such a small space. We wait for about 1/2 hour (all the while Ana is shooting these apologetic half-smile/half-grimaces). Long story short: It took that couple and their entourage about 1 1/2 to pick out a sample of fabric to have yet another mock-up custom made (from what I over heard it was their 7th visit). It took Donald and I about 15 minutes to pick out what we wanted, the style (bow or knot) and to give Ana the info for the contract with Rusty Pelican. And it took 15 minutes and not 5 because Ana and her assistant guy were trying to find the perfect shade of green.
Which they did! And I'm sooooooooo happy with the color and look of the fabric. It's the exact color of the girls' dresses. So that's a check for moi!
Cleaning absolutely sucks. Ugh. And today I felt masochistic and I decided to clean the bathroom and the kitchen. What was I thinking?!
And now I have to clean up after 3 giant boys (one which is my own) and the furbabies who spent the entire day playing video games in the living room. Ugh. Productive? Yes. Willingly Productive? I don't think so.
OH. And before I forget - I also bought the letters which I'm decorating our table with (Mr. & Mrs.) and the letters for the rock guest book (Wishes). Ideas compliments of Meli and Andreina from the SoFla Knottie Board.
Monday, August 4, 2008
so many addictions, too many work days
So by now I've realized that within the time I've been wedding planning, I've been introduced (actually reminded) of the many time-consuming activites my laptop and the internet have to offer. And now, I've picked up another (bad?) habit. Blogs.
I'm not sure what takes up more of my time. Facebook? TheKnot? Registry Stalking? Maybe blogging is the new contender. I used to do this before. When I was in college and my job didn't drain the life out of me. But I L-O-V-E my job. Talking to crazy people all day long. It keeps you grounded, you know?
Well today was Monday. Ew. And I think I might be pulling a Ferris (as in Bueller) sometime soon. I need to recuperate :) from life lol.
As for the home repairs - Donald installed (no, not by himself, with a friend's help) our new door that leads to the back yard. It's made of steel. Yes. Steel. No furbaby claws can go through that (we hope). All that is needed is the moulding. And then soon we're off to the bank to get some moolah (a home equity line of credit) to pay for the repairs (new kitchen, new bathroom, yay) that my parents oh-so-incredibly neglected for so long. Don't you love a fixer upper?
It's only 11:20 pm? OMG. I feel like I've been up for 3 days. I'm totally for 30 hour days. And 4 day work weeks. Anyone concur?
I'm not sure what takes up more of my time. Facebook? TheKnot? Registry Stalking? Maybe blogging is the new contender. I used to do this before. When I was in college and my job didn't drain the life out of me. But I L-O-V-E my job. Talking to crazy people all day long. It keeps you grounded, you know?
Well today was Monday. Ew. And I think I might be pulling a Ferris (as in Bueller) sometime soon. I need to recuperate :) from life lol.
As for the home repairs - Donald installed (no, not by himself, with a friend's help) our new door that leads to the back yard. It's made of steel. Yes. Steel. No furbaby claws can go through that (we hope). All that is needed is the moulding. And then soon we're off to the bank to get some moolah (a home equity line of credit) to pay for the repairs (new kitchen, new bathroom, yay) that my parents oh-so-incredibly neglected for so long. Don't you love a fixer upper?
It's only 11:20 pm? OMG. I feel like I've been up for 3 days. I'm totally for 30 hour days. And 4 day work weeks. Anyone concur?
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