Compare and Contrast

Iris' Weekend

• Slaving away assembling invitations
  

Bryan's Weekend

• Bachelor party in Las Vegas

Life is fair?

It's not a Shower, it's a Thunderstorm

Had my very first bridal shower today. Tea at The Peninsula!! That Mighty Leaf Tea is might delicious!! Love it!!

Even though I've been to probably a hundred wedding showers for other people, attending one in my honor was a whole different experience. It's like, all these people (all 5 of them) are there for ME, and they all bought me gifts that I wanted. It's better than Christmas! Almost too much attention, if that's even possible. Heehee.

With one shower down, and one more to go, the wedding day is becoming more and more of a reality. I'm feeling a mixture of anxiousness and excitement. Part of me just want to get the day over with so I don't have to stress anymore, but part of me also want to revel in this "process" for a long as possible. After all, I had pre-planned my wedding in my head millions of times, since probably high school; what am I going to do after it's all said and done?? What will I do with all that free time? I still think I enjoy coordinating/planning other people's weddings much more than my own...less pressure...no risk of disappointing myself. So, my engaged friends and to-be-engaged friends, after October 15th, I'm open for business again!

Anyway, thank you Amy for hosting and coordinating everything today. Everything was perfect! Kat, Mel, Mai, thank you so much for coming and sharing your afternoon with me and for all the fabulous presents. I wish I had a kitchen so that I can use them now!! Carina, Becky & Alice, thank you for your thoughts and being there in spirit. We'll do high tea again soon!

Pictures to come...

Brace yourself, for the ugliest dog in the world

Literally.

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Yet Another One Bites the Dust! ;)

Weekend recap:

• Found a florist, getting ready to sign on the dotted line
  
• Ordered invitations
  
• Stood for Enoch & Christine as they tied the knot (and everything turned out beautifully)
  
• Caught the bouquet (was not pre-planned)
  
• Lost $10 at Texas Hold 'em (stupid game!)
  
• Slept for a total of 10 hours this entire weekend (if that much)
  
• Got to hang out w/ Oasis b/c my 7:30pm flight was cancelled due to inclement weather
  
• Missed Norm's party
  
• Woke up at the crack of dawn to be on the 7am flight back to Chicago (sucks!)

Proud Sister Moment...

My sister ran in the San Francisco Marathon this past Sunday (7/31). Finished in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Pretty good time. Way to go Bee!!!

I've been in Chicago for about 10.5 months now, and for the first time since I've been here, I feel lonely. :(

Also, wedding nightmares, 2 nights in a row now...