Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Dress?

I'm not the type to be wish washy when it comes to making a decision or having an opinion. :/ That gets me into trouble sometimes. But sometimes it helps. Like I thought it would come in handy when I went to try on wedding dresses. I just assumed that I would know when I tried on "the one". Like the girls on Kleinfeld's. But here I was tonight being that wish washy girl. I told Aimee that I can't figure out who the heck I was. I liked them, some more than others, but the price, coupled with my lack of yoga lately, and knowing that since it's a sale it might not be here tomorrow. Ack! Something about that combination made me indecisive and unsure. We had a good, memorable time. But we walked away without a dress. Which is fine. The part that concerns me is being so unsure. I'm unsure about a flower, a style, a venue. I'm undecided if I like this bridesmaid dress or this one. I feel each decision narrows the field and changes the tone of the wedding. This one day that kinda defines who you are. I mean, it's usually the biggest party you'll ever throw for yourself. I've never done that before and I guess I just want to do it right. I want it to reflect Josh and I.

I vowed to Josh before we got engaged that I wouldn't be that girl. The one who stresses out and cries about things that don't really matter. Him and my mom laughed. They didn't believe me. So, I made a silent decision that I was going to show them I could handle it. I've been doing so well. They would hopefully say so too. 

Tonight though, well, tonight was the closet I've gotten to shedding a little tear. Not because I didn't find a dress, but because of everything

J, it's just a party. One day out of hundreds of thousands you'll experience. Just one day.





Monday, January 3, 2011

Step 1 - Ideal Reception Site?

I'm going dizzy looking online at reception sites. bah! If I give up (and that many be happening sooner than later) we may just get married here.

Hmm, if dad's two daughters getting married in one year doesn't give him a heart attack, this decision sure would be the clencher.. :P

Saturday, January 1, 2011

A New Year, A New Day

Happy New Year friends! Another year has come and gone. Bil, A, Josh and I celebrated at Nobu's last night in Malibu and had the grandest time. We can't believe everything that happened in 2010. Linda got married and passed away. Aimee and I moved out. We went to NY and Aimee and Blane got engaged. Josh moved up north and then I received the most amazing Christmas gift. All these happenings signal many changes to come in 2011 - some expected and many unexpected I'm sure.

I wonder about you and what you would say were the significant moments of your year. I hope you are filled with joy, as I am. I am hopeful and full of anticipation. I told my mom today that I feel at peace, settled in my heart about where life is going. I hope you experience that same deep deep contentment this year. God's blessings on you and yours.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

"I Still Can't Believe It"

This Christmas I was given the most amazing gift...


Josh proposed!
Give me a sec and I'll give ya all the details. 

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Oprah Style...On A Slightly Different Budget

The highly touted, much anticipated, often speculated, and much adorned post of all posts...insert drum roll here... JJ's Favorite Things!

Care to go riding? Why, yes I would love to dah-ling.

A personalized gift for that one (or few) junkies in your life.

One day I will be able to afford these beauties.

I wouldn't complain a bit with this or this.

Not for the faint of heart, but worth the evening in.

Give me one of these to wrap myself up in while napping on this. yum!

Gamer + Puzzle Lover = Nobrainer

Oh goodness oh goodness gracious goodness of all things good!

On a cold and rainy night?

I can just see it sparkling away. Purtee.

For economical purposes I should probably have put this first.

And to top it off, a girl can always dream of getting a chance to be here.

Monday, December 13, 2010

31 Marks the Spot

To my beloved sister, 


 Every year you become more and more beautiful.