1) There's this girl I went to middle school with who was held back once, her older sister was held back twice when she had each of her babies... in middle school. Both very nice girls. Just rough around the edges. The younger sister has made such open-minded strides!! I love watching her evolution and her beautiful family on facebook! I know there's no way to tell her I'm really glad she's progressed beyond middle school without sounding condescending so I'll say it here and continue to tell her how cute her kids are!
2) How excited am I that "Clarissa Explains It All" is back?? VERY!! I even enjoyed a little "All That." Can I please get some "Salute Your Shorts" and "The Secret Life of Alex Mack"!!??
3) Fb is not LinkedIn. It should used to build professional contacts. If we don't really know each other? What would be the point?
4) You know how there are people who would NEVER leave the house w/o earrings w/o feeling naked? I am not of this ilk. I never have been but now that I have hair long enough to cover my ears? Psssssh. Chile please. Now part of this is definitely that I don't have enough everyday earrings but the other part is I don't care that much.
5) I started a new page on the blog called 'Thankful' to try to help me out of my tendency to complain far too much.
6) I continued stretching my teaching muscle with some stimulating reading this week and it was awesome!!
7) Have you seen the Animal Planet show "Too Cute"??? IT'S TOO CUTE!! Me & Rah were all up in those cute kitties!!
8) I got a free Martha Stewart Living subscription, right? Why did I get three in one week??? Umm... June, July AND August... in July??? Where do they participate in that activity? Behind the preposition at?
9) I'm trying to cook up a storm this week. I'm aiming for at least 5 meals. One down! Wish me luck!
10) My brain tells me I'm fat sometimes. It's not even predictable. It happened the other day and I started telling Rashan I need to change my diet and pinching my sides. He blank stared at me. Then I looked in the mirror and said, "Oh... it doesn't look that bad." More blank stares. More Jameil chatter. Another look in the mirror, "What is wrong with me? I'm not fat!" Rashan, "I've learned not to get in the middle of your crazy." LOL I've married a smart man!
11) Speaking of which, Rashan and I have been married one month today!!!! :) What a joyous month! One of the girls in my program sent a note wishing us "eternal marital bliss." Beautiful!!
12) BIRTH MONTH!!!!!!!!!! AUGUST BABIES STAND UP!!!
8.01.2011
7.27.2011
Birthday List!!!
It's no secret that I love my birthday!!!!!!!!!! And since it's coming up in less than a month (AUGUST 23RD!!), I figured I should do a list! Yay!!! I love unwrapping things so I think one awesome gift, an experience (see: 1, 2, 6, 11), a restaurant and a great day with Rashan would make it one of the best birthdays ever!! 29 HERE I COME!!
1) A helicopter ride...
2) A vineyard tour...
3) SHOES!!! Size 7.5, please. I love these from Coach.
4) Jewelry... like diamond studs.
5) An awesome meal in a cute, delicious restaurant! (A must and a guarantee!)
6) Ride a mechanical bull!!!
7) Something from my Amazon.com (books) registry. And/or something from my Crate & Barrel registry. LOVE! From C&B in particular, dishes, flatware, some of those kitchen gadgets/knicknacks (these spoon straws!!!! I can't even explain why j'adore them so... I might buy them for myself before my birthday!).
8) This watch.
9) STATIONERY!! I've decided on using my first maiden and our last name on stationery because just first and last name isn't long enough for me right now. It looks too weird. (But I have to think way too hard to write my signature right now.) I love this one. And this one in azure or eggplant.
10) This bag.
11) Hot air balloon ride :)
12) To spend a great day with Rashan!!!!!
1) A helicopter ride...
2) A vineyard tour...
3) SHOES!!! Size 7.5, please. I love these from Coach.
4) Jewelry... like diamond studs.
5) An awesome meal in a cute, delicious restaurant! (A must and a guarantee!)
6) Ride a mechanical bull!!!
7) Something from my Amazon.com (books) registry. And/or something from my Crate & Barrel registry. LOVE! From C&B in particular, dishes, flatware, some of those kitchen gadgets/knicknacks (these spoon straws!!!! I can't even explain why j'adore them so... I might buy them for myself before my birthday!).
8) This watch.
9) STATIONERY!! I've decided on using my first maiden and our last name on stationery because just first and last name isn't long enough for me right now. It looks too weird. (But I have to think way too hard to write my signature right now.) I love this one. And this one in azure or eggplant.
10) This bag.
11) Hot air balloon ride :)
12) To spend a great day with Rashan!!!!!
7.25.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 109
1) I hate when I get these terrible lyrics in my head. I always try to drive them out with some gospel.
2) I don't actually listen to music that much. It's not that I don't like music. I just don't like to drive out all of the thoughts in my head and there's too much competition when I'm trying to think about the words. I don't think I'll ever be one of those people who listens to music as she works unless it's viewing footage or photographs, things that don't require me to write or think.
3) Dear grown people, Please don't post pictures of your food on paper plates when you're not at a large gathering. Translation: If you're eating at your house on a Monday morning, you need to be using real plates. Not just for the environment but that's a good reason, too.
4) There are some people I would never interact with w/o facebook and twitter and I tell you, I'm so glad to have those mediums around! They are so funny! They bring great joy to me and not (always) in the snarky way!
5) Sometimes when I write these, I try to balance the jerky with the nice. LOL I wouldn't mind having an overwhelmingly nice one but I feel like I far more often err toward the jerky side. I think it's a side effect of being married to Rashan. I was a much nicer person before that... Three weeks and he's already changed me... LOLOLOL!!!!
6) I think I'm getting too old for large platformed pumps. You know the ones with the 2+ inch platforms? They just don't look cute to me anymore.
7) I am seriously confused by people who complain about Monday alllll day Sunday. Please get that together!!
8) I didn't get this job I really wanted and I'm okay with that. I'm quite certain the job I need to grow is coming in due time. *cue Goodie Mob*
9) I made some good progress on my film in the last week but I need more! More! More!
10) I found a 5k I want to run! IT'S AT AN OYSTER FESTIVAL IN NC!!!!! ON THE COAST!!! BEACH + ME + OYSTERS = HEAVEN!! Ooh! I should see if my SIL wants to run w/me! She would embarrass me in time since she does half marathons and is training for a marathon but it would be cute for us to run together!
11) Sometimes I forget Rashan and I are married. I completely blame this on the fact that we lived together for 9 months before we got married. Ifrequently yep DAILY still think of him as my boyfriend and it shocks me when a few seconds later I remember OH ISH! THAT'S MY HUSBAND! LOLOL And still feel like an airhead every time.
12) I haaaaaaaaaaaate how much I procrastinate. It drives me CRAZY!!! There is seriously no reason why I'm not running the world right now other than my ability to wait until the last minute to do EVERYTHING!!
13) This week I'll be posting about how I planned a wedding in under 30 days. I would wait longer (procrastinator) but I already forgot once so if I don't do it this week, you might never get it.
2) I don't actually listen to music that much. It's not that I don't like music. I just don't like to drive out all of the thoughts in my head and there's too much competition when I'm trying to think about the words. I don't think I'll ever be one of those people who listens to music as she works unless it's viewing footage or photographs, things that don't require me to write or think.
3) Dear grown people, Please don't post pictures of your food on paper plates when you're not at a large gathering. Translation: If you're eating at your house on a Monday morning, you need to be using real plates. Not just for the environment but that's a good reason, too.
4) There are some people I would never interact with w/o facebook and twitter and I tell you, I'm so glad to have those mediums around! They are so funny! They bring great joy to me and not (always) in the snarky way!
5) Sometimes when I write these, I try to balance the jerky with the nice. LOL I wouldn't mind having an overwhelmingly nice one but I feel like I far more often err toward the jerky side. I think it's a side effect of being married to Rashan. I was a much nicer person before that... Three weeks and he's already changed me... LOLOLOL!!!!
6) I think I'm getting too old for large platformed pumps. You know the ones with the 2+ inch platforms? They just don't look cute to me anymore.
7) I am seriously confused by people who complain about Monday alllll day Sunday. Please get that together!!
8) I didn't get this job I really wanted and I'm okay with that. I'm quite certain the job I need to grow is coming in due time. *cue Goodie Mob*
9) I made some good progress on my film in the last week but I need more! More! More!
10) I found a 5k I want to run! IT'S AT AN OYSTER FESTIVAL IN NC!!!!! ON THE COAST!!! BEACH + ME + OYSTERS = HEAVEN!! Ooh! I should see if my SIL wants to run w/me! She would embarrass me in time since she does half marathons and is training for a marathon but it would be cute for us to run together!
11) Sometimes I forget Rashan and I are married. I completely blame this on the fact that we lived together for 9 months before we got married. I
12) I haaaaaaaaaaaate how much I procrastinate. It drives me CRAZY!!! There is seriously no reason why I'm not running the world right now other than my ability to wait until the last minute to do EVERYTHING!!
13) This week I'll be posting about how I planned a wedding in under 30 days. I would wait longer (procrastinator) but I already forgot once so if I don't do it this week, you might never get it.
7.24.2011
Movies 2011, Week 28
July 17-23, 2011
I'll count this as a good movie week though I didn't love the movies I saw. I got enjoyment out of film consumption! :)
115) Horrible Bosses. Jason Bateman and Jason Sudekis star in this film about three friends who make a pact to kill each others' bosses. Cameos from Jennifer Anniston and Jamie Foxx make for some amusing moments. Better than I expected. Quite funny at times. Slow start, loved the end. 3.6 stars
116) The Kids Grow Up. Documentary by Doug Block about his teenage daughter going to college and how her life has been growing up with a filmmaker father. Kind of veers toward self-indulgent as family films can do. A study of how to tackle some of the issues I hope to avoid in my own family film-- how do you make it interesting and relevant beyond your family? I can't say I really enjoyed this. I might have if it was shorter. 3 stars
117) Super 8. JJ Abrams (Lost creator) directs this film about a group of kids who catch something on their super 8 camera while shooting a film for a festival. Every time the kids were on screen? Awesome and fun. The adults managed to make it much less so. I also didn't like the mushy scenes. Rashan liked it. I was less enthusiastic. 3.4 stars
118) Nashville. OMG this is a boring movie. It meanders on and on and on with its 24 characters, centered around Lily Tomlin. Worst of all it was TWO AND A HALF HOURS LONG!!!!!!!!!!! You HAVE to be doing other things to be able to stomach it. 2.2 stars
I'll count this as a good movie week though I didn't love the movies I saw. I got enjoyment out of film consumption! :)
115) Horrible Bosses. Jason Bateman and Jason Sudekis star in this film about three friends who make a pact to kill each others' bosses. Cameos from Jennifer Anniston and Jamie Foxx make for some amusing moments. Better than I expected. Quite funny at times. Slow start, loved the end. 3.6 stars
116) The Kids Grow Up. Documentary by Doug Block about his teenage daughter going to college and how her life has been growing up with a filmmaker father. Kind of veers toward self-indulgent as family films can do. A study of how to tackle some of the issues I hope to avoid in my own family film-- how do you make it interesting and relevant beyond your family? I can't say I really enjoyed this. I might have if it was shorter. 3 stars
117) Super 8. JJ Abrams (Lost creator) directs this film about a group of kids who catch something on their super 8 camera while shooting a film for a festival. Every time the kids were on screen? Awesome and fun. The adults managed to make it much less so. I also didn't like the mushy scenes. Rashan liked it. I was less enthusiastic. 3.4 stars
118) Nashville. OMG this is a boring movie. It meanders on and on and on with its 24 characters, centered around Lily Tomlin. Worst of all it was TWO AND A HALF HOURS LONG!!!!!!!!!!! You HAVE to be doing other things to be able to stomach it. 2.2 stars
7.20.2011
Name Change
Name change articles aren't exactly rare on the internet. But Sunday's WSJ installment was the first I'd read since marrying. As a child, I always assumed I'd easily and happily change my name once I got married. Why not? I even used to practice my first name with the last name of whatever boy I had a crush on. Yes, I was a teenage book series! LOL I also remember when after my parents' divorce, my mom considered changing her name and I balked because I wanted us to have the same last name.
Then as I got older and grew into the name I used to hate, not my last name as much as my first, I felt a great attachment to it. Then once I made my first film with my maiden name, things really became strange. My cousin the vet kept her name professionally when she married a few years ago. I thought, seems like it would work for me, too. And there's always the option of not legally changing your name, but occasionally going by it when it's most convenient. But I kind of don't want to be half in and half out. And I don't really want to lose any part of my name. But to go by all of it seems cumbersome and pretentious and just not me. My name was long enough already without adding another name to it. But it looks like professionally, at least for a while, I'll be just that long name person. Only one thing has remained the same from childhood to now-- I don't want a hyphenated name.
There is an unexpected joy, though in changing my name. I will field fewer friend requests from people I don't want to friend anyway and it's a chance to start over. I'm not running from the law or anything but the idea of disappearing a bit in a name change still has some appeal. It's almost like you get to become a new person. Like moving to a new city or state or country must do. It's a new start navigating the world as you now know it.
As exhilarating as it was the first time I made a reservation under my new last name (I texted people!) LOL... I still feel a little sadness when I use it. Like I say goodbye to old Jameil every time. This is so melodramatic. I really am mildly annoyed there's so much angst over changing your name. And halfway wish for the days when it was automatic. Then there'd be no problem.
But the mild feminist in me won't sit down. Why should I have to give up that part of me? She scoffed when I tried to get Rashan to make the decision for me. But he said he didn't care. Smart move. LOL I'm sure I would have been annoyed with his answer either way. So yes, I've changed my name on facebook, my grocery store rewards cards and a mag subscription or two. And yes facebook has actually helped me become a little more used to my new last name. But no, I have not tackled the larger name change tasks because I'm kind of still not sure.
Then as I got older and grew into the name I used to hate, not my last name as much as my first, I felt a great attachment to it. Then once I made my first film with my maiden name, things really became strange. My cousin the vet kept her name professionally when she married a few years ago. I thought, seems like it would work for me, too. And there's always the option of not legally changing your name, but occasionally going by it when it's most convenient. But I kind of don't want to be half in and half out. And I don't really want to lose any part of my name. But to go by all of it seems cumbersome and pretentious and just not me. My name was long enough already without adding another name to it. But it looks like professionally, at least for a while, I'll be just that long name person. Only one thing has remained the same from childhood to now-- I don't want a hyphenated name.
There is an unexpected joy, though in changing my name. I will field fewer friend requests from people I don't want to friend anyway and it's a chance to start over. I'm not running from the law or anything but the idea of disappearing a bit in a name change still has some appeal. It's almost like you get to become a new person. Like moving to a new city or state or country must do. It's a new start navigating the world as you now know it.
As exhilarating as it was the first time I made a reservation under my new last name (I texted people!) LOL... I still feel a little sadness when I use it. Like I say goodbye to old Jameil every time. This is so melodramatic. I really am mildly annoyed there's so much angst over changing your name. And halfway wish for the days when it was automatic. Then there'd be no problem.
But the mild feminist in me won't sit down. Why should I have to give up that part of me? She scoffed when I tried to get Rashan to make the decision for me. But he said he didn't care. Smart move. LOL I'm sure I would have been annoyed with his answer either way. So yes, I've changed my name on facebook, my grocery store rewards cards and a mag subscription or two. And yes facebook has actually helped me become a little more used to my new last name. But no, I have not tackled the larger name change tasks because I'm kind of still not sure.
7.18.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 108
1) Please never call lake waterfront property "the beach." The beach requires an ocean. MIDWESTERNERS. And don't come in here with your technicalities. That is not a beach.
2) OMG! I think tall women are AWESOME!! I always wanted to be a tall woman. (I want to be 5'10 like Cindy Crawford. NAME THAT MOVIE!!!) My grandma was 5'11 before she started shrinking. Now she's like 5'9. It's hilarious that she shrunk and still towers over me. Her sisters are mostly giants, too. Her tallest sister is 6'1. The shortest is 5'7.
3) My favorite places to change my name? The ones that require no paperwork and therefore allow me to do it online. That would be Harris Teeter, Lowes, Facebook & Netflix. No I haven't tackled any of the big ones.
4) Why is every fashion blogger having epiphanies these days? And telling us all about them in angsty posts? Just live your lives, dears. Your readers will still ebb and flow. I've ebbed with many of them because I indeed was just reading it for the fashion. When it becomes about something else, I'm often less interested. But you should still blog about whatever you want. Tupac cares, if don't nobody else care.
5) It bothers me to see a perfectly beautiful piece of antique furniture painted. White seems to be the most common current trend but really any color can make my jaw drop. I'm not saying I haven't seen some great transformations. But I've also seen some that if I were a tad more dramatic would make me weep copious tears.
6) I don't like these muted or pastel nail polish colors that are all the rage right now. Makes sense. I don't like muted or pastel clothing either. Neutral? I can get with. Pastels? No. I see pastels and think, "Why'd you drain all the color out of it??"
7) Tried the pretzel M&Ms and pass. They don't taste like pretzel. They almost taste like peanut M&Ms/regular M&Ms. Very strange.
8) There are so many words I'm used to typing that when I start typing anything like it, my hands automatically type that word instead of the word I'm looking for. Example: I went to type 'strange' for no. 7 and just now and my hand automatically wrote stranger. Why do I write stranger more than strange? So weird.
9) Sometimes it takes a moment of self-awareness to realize how odd I can be. Another example: do I really have vicarious cats??? Cats that I claim as my own via THE INTERNET??? And have never met??? ...
10) Rashan and I are such word nerds. He was looking over my shoulder as I typed on fb and said, "I knew you were gonna say lexicon! Yes!" This is how we entertain ourselves. Knowing the 50 cent word (as my dad would say) the other will use. LOL
11) I've had a burst of teaching inspiration in the last few days and it is AWESOME!! I love it! :)
12) I promise I had no parts of caring about whether or not Jay & B were married when that whole thing went down. Now I totally get even more than I did at the time. Nunya business. What me and my husband or not husband have going on has nothing to do with you. YES! (Unless I decide to become a blogger and tell you about my relationship from the beginning until forever...)
13) I'm really shocked by my zen attitude toward having a wedding band only right now! Who is this person???
2) OMG! I think tall women are AWESOME!! I always wanted to be a tall woman. (I want to be 5'10 like Cindy Crawford. NAME THAT MOVIE!!!) My grandma was 5'11 before she started shrinking. Now she's like 5'9. It's hilarious that she shrunk and still towers over me. Her sisters are mostly giants, too. Her tallest sister is 6'1. The shortest is 5'7.
3) My favorite places to change my name? The ones that require no paperwork and therefore allow me to do it online. That would be Harris Teeter, Lowes, Facebook & Netflix. No I haven't tackled any of the big ones.
4) Why is every fashion blogger having epiphanies these days? And telling us all about them in angsty posts? Just live your lives, dears. Your readers will still ebb and flow. I've ebbed with many of them because I indeed was just reading it for the fashion. When it becomes about something else, I'm often less interested. But you should still blog about whatever you want. Tupac cares, if don't nobody else care.
5) It bothers me to see a perfectly beautiful piece of antique furniture painted. White seems to be the most common current trend but really any color can make my jaw drop. I'm not saying I haven't seen some great transformations. But I've also seen some that if I were a tad more dramatic would make me weep copious tears.
6) I don't like these muted or pastel nail polish colors that are all the rage right now. Makes sense. I don't like muted or pastel clothing either. Neutral? I can get with. Pastels? No. I see pastels and think, "Why'd you drain all the color out of it??"
7) Tried the pretzel M&Ms and pass. They don't taste like pretzel. They almost taste like peanut M&Ms/regular M&Ms. Very strange.
8) There are so many words I'm used to typing that when I start typing anything like it, my hands automatically type that word instead of the word I'm looking for. Example: I went to type 'strange' for no. 7 and just now and my hand automatically wrote stranger. Why do I write stranger more than strange? So weird.
9) Sometimes it takes a moment of self-awareness to realize how odd I can be. Another example: do I really have vicarious cats??? Cats that I claim as my own via THE INTERNET??? And have never met??? ...
10) Rashan and I are such word nerds. He was looking over my shoulder as I typed on fb and said, "I knew you were gonna say lexicon! Yes!" This is how we entertain ourselves. Knowing the 50 cent word (as my dad would say) the other will use. LOL
11) I've had a burst of teaching inspiration in the last few days and it is AWESOME!! I love it! :)
12) I promise I had no parts of caring about whether or not Jay & B were married when that whole thing went down. Now I totally get even more than I did at the time. Nunya business. What me and my husband or not husband have going on has nothing to do with you. YES! (Unless I decide to become a blogger and tell you about my relationship from the beginning until forever...)
13) I'm really shocked by my zen attitude toward having a wedding band only right now! Who is this person???
7.17.2011
Movies 2011, Week 27
July 10-16, 2011
It's been a while since I posted movies the week after I watched them, huh? Finally watched enough to justify a separate post! I enjoyed watching so many movies this week. Look forward to getting some in next week as well.
110) Shawshank Redemption. Awesome movie starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. Loved it. Can't imagine how and why I waited so long to see it. I honestly thought I already had. 5 stars
111) HallPass. This will shock you... this movie was incredibly predictable even from the outset. Oh my GOSH this movie was filled with unnecessary scenes. Why didn't they let Jenna Fischer wear any makeup? She looked especially ridiculous next to Christina Applegate. Unlike most movies, the end was better than the beginning. Still, you can skip this. 2.9 stars
112) Unforgiven. Clint Eastwood & Morgan Freeman star in this film about two cowboys out to avenge a cut up w.hore. Awesome start. Great middle, great end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Though I must say the pre- and post-scripts made no sense to me. 4.5 stars
113) Hangover Part II. Ugh. I loved Part I! Loved it! I thought it was hilarious, universally hilarious and gave it 5 stars. This one was trying way too hard and was even predictable. It induced scoffing and eye rolls. Pass. 2 stars
114) Raging Bull. Scorcese-directed film starring Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci. The first fight looked extra fake. I never need to see another boxing movie again. I don't enjoy them anymore than I enjoy watching boxing on tv. I'm not denying that this movie has redeeming qualities for many people. It's just not for me. 2.9 stars
It's been a while since I posted movies the week after I watched them, huh? Finally watched enough to justify a separate post! I enjoyed watching so many movies this week. Look forward to getting some in next week as well.
110) Shawshank Redemption. Awesome movie starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. Loved it. Can't imagine how and why I waited so long to see it. I honestly thought I already had. 5 stars
111) HallPass. This will shock you... this movie was incredibly predictable even from the outset. Oh my GOSH this movie was filled with unnecessary scenes. Why didn't they let Jenna Fischer wear any makeup? She looked especially ridiculous next to Christina Applegate. Unlike most movies, the end was better than the beginning. Still, you can skip this. 2.9 stars
112) Unforgiven. Clint Eastwood & Morgan Freeman star in this film about two cowboys out to avenge a cut up w.hore. Awesome start. Great middle, great end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Though I must say the pre- and post-scripts made no sense to me. 4.5 stars
113) Hangover Part II. Ugh. I loved Part I! Loved it! I thought it was hilarious, universally hilarious and gave it 5 stars. This one was trying way too hard and was even predictable. It induced scoffing and eye rolls. Pass. 2 stars
114) Raging Bull. Scorcese-directed film starring Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci. The first fight looked extra fake. I never need to see another boxing movie again. I don't enjoy them anymore than I enjoy watching boxing on tv. I'm not denying that this movie has redeeming qualities for many people. It's just not for me. 2.9 stars
7.13.2011
July Goals
*Note: If you read these goals before July 14th, I added new ones to July.
Phew! June was a shocker since I made these goals before Rah & I up and decided to get married! Hilarious. So here are my June goals.
June Update
1) Read 65 more books of the Bible to reach 961 including the completion of the books of I Chronicles & Acts. Done. I actually read fewer chapters than I could have. I got sidetracked unnecessarily by wedding planning. I love my progress, though! I'll be finished with this goal by the end of October. AWESOME!!!
2) Increase my weekly workouts to 4 times per week. Nope. But I did get in 3 days a week. Somehow my ankle still occasionally annoys me so I don't even think I did 4 workouts a single week last month.
3) Track my meals to ensure I'm eating better. I didn't do this but I did something almost as good. I gave up fried foods. My skin was a lot happier! I still must have fries in my life so this can't continue but I'm pretty sure I can cut back.
4) Make and keep a budget. Now I thought the wedding budget might be able to fit in this category but I don't think I paid enough attention to it to make it count. We definitely came in at a good number for the wedding but I don't feel like it really counts as budgeting.
5) Read at least 4 books. I read three and struggled through but didn't finish another. I'm glad I got through three!!
6) Watch at least 5 movies on the AFI list. I watched 4. More than I remembered so I'm pleased with this progress. At this rate I'll be done by the end of the year.
7) Complete at least two 30 Before 30 goals. I did one of my favorite ones... GET MARRIED!! But I didn't do any others. Bah.
8) Challenge myself sartorially. Hm. I'm not sure how I planned to do this but it didn't happen. I need help with this goal. Maybe I need to do another 30 for 30. Ooh! July goal! See below!
July Goals
1) Read 65 more books of the Bible to reach 1060. I'm including the completion of the books of II Chronicles & Lamentations.
2) Continue getting at least 3 workouts per week. Let's get it!
3) Make and keep a budget. Guess how I'm already fixing this? By actually writing a budget. Boom.
4) Finish my films. I'm working on several right now and I need to be freed from a rut. If making this goal makes it happen, so shall it be done.
5) Read at least 3 books. I'm reducing the goal this month because the books are much longer and/or more difficult.
6) Watch at least 4 movies on the AFI list. The movies are much longer now as well but at this rate I'll be done before the end of the year!!! WHEEEEEE!!
7) Complete at least two 30 Before 30 goals. I.AM.RID.ING.A.ME.CHA.NI.CAL BULL THIS MONTH!!! It's driving me NUTS that I haven't done it yet.
8) Challenge myself sartorially. One of Kendi's 30 for 30 modifications is a 15 for 15, which I think will make me so much less crazy! The one 30 for 30 I did nearly killed me! I'm already not shopping other than gift cards I'm itching to spend.
9) Cook at least 3 new recipes each week. It's been a while since I had a goal like this one so it's time! Considering we're halfway through the month already, I may be a tad behind but as long as I get in 12 recipes this month, I'll be happy!
Phew! June was a shocker since I made these goals before Rah & I up and decided to get married! Hilarious. So here are my June goals.
June Update
1) Read 65 more books of the Bible to reach 961 including the completion of the books of I Chronicles & Acts. Done. I actually read fewer chapters than I could have. I got sidetracked unnecessarily by wedding planning. I love my progress, though! I'll be finished with this goal by the end of October. AWESOME!!!
2) Increase my weekly workouts to 4 times per week. Nope. But I did get in 3 days a week. Somehow my ankle still occasionally annoys me so I don't even think I did 4 workouts a single week last month.
3) Track my meals to ensure I'm eating better. I didn't do this but I did something almost as good. I gave up fried foods. My skin was a lot happier! I still must have fries in my life so this can't continue but I'm pretty sure I can cut back.
4) Make and keep a budget. Now I thought the wedding budget might be able to fit in this category but I don't think I paid enough attention to it to make it count. We definitely came in at a good number for the wedding but I don't feel like it really counts as budgeting.
5) Read at least 4 books. I read three and struggled through but didn't finish another. I'm glad I got through three!!
6) Watch at least 5 movies on the AFI list. I watched 4. More than I remembered so I'm pleased with this progress. At this rate I'll be done by the end of the year.
7) Complete at least two 30 Before 30 goals. I did one of my favorite ones... GET MARRIED!! But I didn't do any others. Bah.
8) Challenge myself sartorially. Hm. I'm not sure how I planned to do this but it didn't happen. I need help with this goal. Maybe I need to do another 30 for 30. Ooh! July goal! See below!
July Goals
1) Read 65 more books of the Bible to reach 1060. I'm including the completion of the books of II Chronicles & Lamentations.
2) Continue getting at least 3 workouts per week. Let's get it!
3) Make and keep a budget. Guess how I'm already fixing this? By actually writing a budget. Boom.
4) Finish my films. I'm working on several right now and I need to be freed from a rut. If making this goal makes it happen, so shall it be done.
5) Read at least 3 books. I'm reducing the goal this month because the books are much longer and/or more difficult.
6) Watch at least 4 movies on the AFI list. The movies are much longer now as well but at this rate I'll be done before the end of the year!!! WHEEEEEE!!
7) Complete at least two 30 Before 30 goals. I.AM.RID.ING.A.ME.CHA.NI.CAL BULL THIS MONTH!!! It's driving me NUTS that I haven't done it yet.
8) Challenge myself sartorially. One of Kendi's 30 for 30 modifications is a 15 for 15, which I think will make me so much less crazy! The one 30 for 30 I did nearly killed me! I'm already not shopping other than gift cards I'm itching to spend.
9) Cook at least 3 new recipes each week. It's been a while since I had a goal like this one so it's time! Considering we're halfway through the month already, I may be a tad behind but as long as I get in 12 recipes this month, I'll be happy!
7.11.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 107
1) Please make people stop saying IJS. We KNOW you're saying it because well... YOU'RE saying it... on your fb page... or on twitter. Your face is right next to it... We know it's you.
2) Group colloquialisms ring so false to me. Folks, gang. Please stop. NO ONE talks like that.
3) Yo... 2 days after the wedding (or ever)... don't be coming to me #talmbout "Congrats... but too bad I wasn't invited." That is mad tacky.
4) Please also don't post 'baby time' on my husband's fb wall. (HUSBAND! :)) Can we please be married for 4 WHOLE days first? And don't any of you smart mouths go on there today saying that either.
5) You know how I find late bday greetings completely and totally out of order? It's never too late to congratulate me on our wedding! :))))
6) I love one of my friends dearly. But her staying at our house for hours one night last week is the reason I might not be sharing Rashan w/anyone else for the rest of the month. Figure life out on your own.
7) If you must shorten the word 'vacation,' it's 'vacay,' not 'vaca.'
8) I got free samples when Stace was here and she said "Ugh. I don't want you to be SO domesticated already." Like I'm a cat! Watching tv! Or only moms and wives get free samples! She quickly changed her tune and stole my coupon for a free full-size product. Hater.
9) I forgot to tell you guys I've turned into a freebie machine, huh? I was thinking of doing a whole post on it but Bluegrass Savers is my favorite site. Tons of links to free stuff DAILY. So awesome. Southern Savers is 2nd. Another thing, sometimes if you tell a company you love their product, they'll send you a coupon for that product. Nice! If you have a coupon but the product isn't on sale in stores that week, wait. It will probably go on sale in the next week or two, or before it expires, giving you an even bigger savings. Works like a charm!
10) Wait but do all companies also think only moms want coupons and freebies? B/c I really don't want another site to make this mistake. The worst? Jif. They make you fill out an entire survey from the POV of a "choosy mom." What?? And why??? Please fix.
11) Did I tell you I don't believe in getting too much sleep? I will wake up from 8 or more hours of sleep, eat breakfast, read blogs and take a nap. Matter of fact, I do it almost every Saturday.
12) You can leave me off of all #teamnatural everything. I don't think we need to be in a snobby cult because we don't have perms. Furthermore, I didn't stop perming my hair for solidarity or any other reason than I was bored with it and wanted to try something different.
13) I don't wanna be one of those annoying women who can only talk about her husband but gimme a minute, MK? My mom saw more of Rah's personality over the wedding weekend and she now likes him even more! :)))) My dad called Rah his new son & freaked him out. LOL
2) Group colloquialisms ring so false to me. Folks, gang. Please stop. NO ONE talks like that.
3) Yo... 2 days after the wedding (or ever)... don't be coming to me #talmbout "Congrats... but too bad I wasn't invited." That is mad tacky.
4) Please also don't post 'baby time' on my husband's fb wall. (HUSBAND! :)) Can we please be married for 4 WHOLE days first? And don't any of you smart mouths go on there today saying that either.
5) You know how I find late bday greetings completely and totally out of order? It's never too late to congratulate me on our wedding! :))))
6) I love one of my friends dearly. But her staying at our house for hours one night last week is the reason I might not be sharing Rashan w/anyone else for the rest of the month. Figure life out on your own.
7) If you must shorten the word 'vacation,' it's 'vacay,' not 'vaca.'
9) I forgot to tell you guys I've turned into a freebie machine, huh? I was thinking of doing a whole post on it but Bluegrass Savers is my favorite site. Tons of links to free stuff DAILY. So awesome. Southern Savers is 2nd. Another thing, sometimes if you tell a company you love their product, they'll send you a coupon for that product. Nice! If you have a coupon but the product isn't on sale in stores that week, wait. It will probably go on sale in the next week or two, or before it expires, giving you an even bigger savings. Works like a charm!
10) Wait but do all companies also think only moms want coupons and freebies? B/c I really don't want another site to make this mistake. The worst? Jif. They make you fill out an entire survey from the POV of a "choosy mom." What?? And why??? Please fix.
11) Did I tell you I don't believe in getting too much sleep? I will wake up from 8 or more hours of sleep, eat breakfast, read blogs and take a nap. Matter of fact, I do it almost every Saturday.
12) You can leave me off of all #teamnatural everything. I don't think we need to be in a snobby cult because we don't have perms. Furthermore, I didn't stop perming my hair for solidarity or any other reason than I was bored with it and wanted to try something different.
13) I don't wanna be one of those annoying women who can only talk about her husband but gimme a minute, MK? My mom saw more of Rah's personality over the wedding weekend and she now likes him even more! :)))) My dad called Rah his new son & freaked him out. LOL
7.10.2011
Movies 2011, Weeks 24-26
*I originally forgot a movie so I added it-- Number 107.
June 19- 26, 2011
103) King Kong. 1933 version of the hilariously campy film about a giant ape who falls in love with a girl then takes over New York City. Amusing but I doubt I'd watch it again. 3 stars
104) The Prize Winner Defiance Ohio. An Ohio housewife with 10 children uses her wit and creativity to help bring in enough food for her family. This film stars Julianne Moore and Harrelson Ford as a struggling husband and wife. She makes you smile throughout the tension. Impressive writing and acting. Enjoy life to the fullest no matter what. Great takeaway. So good. I loved it! And I know my mom would, too! 4.4 stars
105) Biutiful. 2010 Spanish film starring Javier Bardem in an Oscar-nominated role. I have really got to learn that if an actor/actress is nominated for his/her performance and the film itself gets no other nods, I don't need to see it. Wandering. I kept wondering what was the point of this film. Yes, he's dying of terminal cancer and leaving two young children behind but and....? If you like movies to just be and want to drop into someone's life for a few months (over the course of 2.5 hours), then maybe you'll like this. Otherwise, skip it. You can see Javier being all smoldery elsewhere. 3 stars
June 27- July 2, 2011
I GOT MARRIED THIS WEEK!!! :) And in true Jam/Rah fashion, the first film of our married life was unintentionally a documentary!
106) Hot Coffee. Documentary about lawsuits and tort (harm) reform. Very black and white. You are either completely for erasing so called frivolous lawsuits or completely against it to the point that you will refuse to even SAY tort reform. It just looked ridiculous and unbelievable. The music was pretty awful. But I can say I learned something and it did inspire a bit of outrage so not all bad. 3.4 stars
July 3-9, 2011
107) She's Out of My League. A nerdy guy finds himself being pursued by a perfect 10 to the shock of all of their friends. Surprisingly entertaining. But you have to get back the lame profanity-laced early moments. 3.4 stars
108) Never Let Me Go. Depressing movie about children raised in a group home. That's extremely vague and in no way reveals anything about what makes this film unique. Really well-acted by leads Carey Mulligan & Andrew Garfield. Much less so from Kiera Knightley. She never ever does it for me. She felt wooden anyway but even more so next to the other two. 3.9 stars
109) Blue Valentine. Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling star as a couple once in love now struggling to make their marriage work. Um. I really don't see why she was nominated in this role. There was a scene where I stopped and said, "Is she believable or do you know she's acting?" And the answer was the latter. Pass. 2.4 stars
June 19- 26, 2011
103) King Kong. 1933 version of the hilariously campy film about a giant ape who falls in love with a girl then takes over New York City. Amusing but I doubt I'd watch it again. 3 stars
104) The Prize Winner Defiance Ohio. An Ohio housewife with 10 children uses her wit and creativity to help bring in enough food for her family. This film stars Julianne Moore and Harrelson Ford as a struggling husband and wife. She makes you smile throughout the tension. Impressive writing and acting. Enjoy life to the fullest no matter what. Great takeaway. So good. I loved it! And I know my mom would, too! 4.4 stars
105) Biutiful. 2010 Spanish film starring Javier Bardem in an Oscar-nominated role. I have really got to learn that if an actor/actress is nominated for his/her performance and the film itself gets no other nods, I don't need to see it. Wandering. I kept wondering what was the point of this film. Yes, he's dying of terminal cancer and leaving two young children behind but and....? If you like movies to just be and want to drop into someone's life for a few months (over the course of 2.5 hours), then maybe you'll like this. Otherwise, skip it. You can see Javier being all smoldery elsewhere. 3 stars
June 27- July 2, 2011
I GOT MARRIED THIS WEEK!!! :) And in true Jam/Rah fashion, the first film of our married life was unintentionally a documentary!
106) Hot Coffee. Documentary about lawsuits and tort (harm) reform. Very black and white. You are either completely for erasing so called frivolous lawsuits or completely against it to the point that you will refuse to even SAY tort reform. It just looked ridiculous and unbelievable. The music was pretty awful. But I can say I learned something and it did inspire a bit of outrage so not all bad. 3.4 stars
July 3-9, 2011
107) She's Out of My League. A nerdy guy finds himself being pursued by a perfect 10 to the shock of all of their friends. Surprisingly entertaining. But you have to get back the lame profanity-laced early moments. 3.4 stars
108) Never Let Me Go. Depressing movie about children raised in a group home. That's extremely vague and in no way reveals anything about what makes this film unique. Really well-acted by leads Carey Mulligan & Andrew Garfield. Much less so from Kiera Knightley. She never ever does it for me. She felt wooden anyway but even more so next to the other two. 3.9 stars
109) Blue Valentine. Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling star as a couple once in love now struggling to make their marriage work. Um. I really don't see why she was nominated in this role. There was a scene where I stopped and said, "Is she believable or do you know she's acting?" And the answer was the latter. Pass. 2.4 stars
7.08.2011
Yay!
I could be posting about all manner of things but the only thing I want to talk about today is that Rashan and I have been married a week and we're deliriously happy!!!! I had no idea the simple act of marrying the person you love could make you that much closer. I love this man!!! He's been working 10 hour days this week so I feel like I see him for 2 hours, then we fall asleep and he goes back to work. Well today? He gets off at 5:30, doesn't work all weekend AND is off on Wednesday!!! I don't want to notice anyone who isn't him so I won't! Yay!!!! Have a wonderful weekend everybody!!!!
Oh! Two things before I go.
1) We love seeing our rings on our fingers! :)
2) He told me not to tell you this BUT I don't care about his thugnificence so I shall! He gave me 7 kisses before he went to work this morning... one for every day we've been married! SWOON! I LOVE RASHAN!!!!
1) We love seeing our rings on our fingers! :)
2) He told me not to tell you this BUT I don't care about his thugnificence so I shall! He gave me 7 kisses before he went to work this morning... one for every day we've been married! SWOON! I LOVE RASHAN!!!!
7.05.2011
Our Wedding
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| At my bridal shower cracking up |
Our wedding was AWESOME! Yes, I was slightly irritated by the fact that some of the 7/100 details I cared about didn't happen (or when after Rashan & I walked out for a moment alone, I looked around and said "Who left a bottle of water next to the flowers!?" and Rashan said, "That's mine." What?? LOLOL) but overall, I LOVED OUR DAY!!!!
Rashan came to see me when he got into town Thursday and it was AWESOME!! I was so excited to see him! Actually it was 12:02 a.m. on Friday. I had to kick him out after an hour and a half because I was so sleepy and there was still plenty of stuff to do!! Friday morning I was awakened four hours after I went to sleep by my mom's grass man CUTTING THE GRASS AT 6:45 AM!!!! I WAS HOT!!! What fresh heck? There is absolutely NO reason to cut the grass on the day of my wedding or at that time EVER!! Stace and I woke up and started our daily trash talk and stayed awake. I had breakfast courtesy of mom (bacon, eggs, cheese grits & toast) and decided I wanted to be a bridezilla for the first and only time. But it's not in my nature so it didn't work. Bummer.
Stace was AWESOME!!! There was a point during the pre-wedding detail questions that I was able to say, " I don't care, make an executive decision" and know that she would do exactly what I needed her to and that she would make it amazing! She helped decide the altar arrangements and did all the flower arranging.
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| One of the altar arrangements |
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| My bouquet |
My eyes matched my earrings and everyone was so excited! It looked AWESOME!! I was wincing getting my hair done. My sister shoved every manner of pin directly into my scalp. My photographer made me take that shot of the dress on the hanger before I put it on. I never understand that shot. But he had me take a bunch of shots I didn't understand at the time and then afterward, either everyone else or I was like, OMG that's AWESOME!! This post is a mix of his pics, mine, and pics Stace, my dad, sister or Rashan took.
Then I put my dress on. I was okay when they got it on, especially after no one could get the buttons buttoned. LOL It took Rashan a good five minutes after the wedding. I was like, "Can I get a magazine or something?" LOLOLOL
Everyone staring at me like it was the most amazing thing ever was making me feel like I was gonna cry so I yelled, "Stop staring at me!" They all made up things to do. LOL. Except then my SIL kept staring at me going, "Awwwww!" Ma'am! I'm trying NOT to cry. Thaaaanks!
My mom was running around trying to organize and host. At one point I was like tell her to come in here and let somebody else do that. I think she enjoyed herself, though. She didn't cry which shocked us all but she said we cried enough for everybody. LOLOL Also did I mention we had a photographer (who did an AMAZING job!!) & a videographer & our videographer had 3 cameras set up? AWESOME!! I LOVE THAT OUR WEDDING WAS A THREE-CAMERA SHOOT!!!! FILMMAKER IN THE HOUSE!!!
When my dad walked into the room before he walked me down the aisle, I was like, OMG! I almost lost it again. Then he said something ridiculous and I started laughing.
There was a kids camp going on at the church so there were random adults walking around telling me I looked great. One girl also said, "I'm jealous." Ma'am... not the time. So ridiculous! I felt very conspicuous walking around like that. (Also, afterward the kids were in the family life center as I walked through and a little girl did a double take at me. It was SO CUTE!!!)
And we had to take a self-shot!
Then we had our Mexican fiesta!!! Y'all. The food was FABULOUS!! We had delicious guac and delicious chicken nachos for an appetizer.
Then we had two kinds of enchiladas for our entree, endless margaritas to drink and to finish it, we had cuatro leches cake topped with fresh whipped cream and a strawberry.
You know we don't like cake... SO GOOD! We both liked the cake. Yay!!! :) Rashan was quite impressed with my decision to have us eat there. Wheeeee! Overall, I'm overjoyed to be Rashan's wife!!
GREAT START TO FOREVER!!
I love my husband! But I'm still not joining that fb group... LOL
7.04.2011
7.01.2011
TODAY!!!!
I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY!!! AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
Me & Rah are SO excited! And we just can't hide it! We're about to... okay you get it. We're getting married!!! And by the time many of you read this... WE'LL ALREADY BE MARRIED!!
Thank you SO much for all of the love and support! We'll read your well-wishes tomorrow with JOY! And you ALREADY KNOW there will be pictures ASAP ASAP! :) BYE!!!!!
Me & Rah are SO excited! And we just can't hide it! We're about to... okay you get it. We're getting married!!! And by the time many of you read this... WE'LL ALREADY BE MARRIED!!
Thank you SO much for all of the love and support! We'll read your well-wishes tomorrow with JOY! And you ALREADY KNOW there will be pictures ASAP ASAP! :) BYE!!!!!
6.29.2011
Wedding Ramble
I'm tired of talking about details. I want to walk into the church and get married. I don't care about candles and flowers and dresses I'm not wearing. My mom said I need to call my future MIL and find out what color she's wearing. What the heck for?? I don't even care what color YOU'RE wearing. As long as it's in the scheme and she's not one to try to be a scene-stealer so I know we'll be fine. I had a bunch of other things to talk to her about so I asked and it was answered, no discussion. Someone tell me the point of that, please? Especially the week of the wedding. She already has her clothes at that point so it really doesn't matter. Wear whatever you want. As long as you're not wearing a veil, we'll really be okay. Yes. She could even wear white. Did I say I don't care? WEAR WHATEVER YOU WANT!! I trust your style and common sense enough to know you'll walk in there looking correct. I can say that about 97% of my guests. I'll be fine even if the other 3% look slightly crazy. What else would I do? Become a bouncer?
Rashan and I will be sequestered in an undisclosed location after the wedding. We'll probably be on the internet sporadically because that's who we are and we won't be talked out of it, but I'm not answering any phone calls from Friday at 1am (LOL) until checkout Sunday. Best of luck in your weekend endeavors.
How the heck am I gonna be able to sleep Thursday night?
It makes no sense to me that people keep requesting pictures... on the internet. Um... REALLY????? Have either of us EVER held out on pictures? Like ever. Let's all calm down now.
No, I don't need to be talked off of a ledge or calmed down, I just need to be able to fuss somewhere. No, none of this will matter Friday morning. Yes, I will enjoy my day. But right now? I just want everybody to leave me alone.
Rashan and I will be sequestered in an undisclosed location after the wedding. We'll probably be on the internet sporadically because that's who we are and we won't be talked out of it, but I'm not answering any phone calls from Friday at 1am (LOL) until checkout Sunday. Best of luck in your weekend endeavors.
How the heck am I gonna be able to sleep Thursday night?
It makes no sense to me that people keep requesting pictures... on the internet. Um... REALLY????? Have either of us EVER held out on pictures? Like ever. Let's all calm down now.
No, I don't need to be talked off of a ledge or calmed down, I just need to be able to fuss somewhere. No, none of this will matter Friday morning. Yes, I will enjoy my day. But right now? I just want everybody to leave me alone.
6.27.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 106
1) I hate tweets simultaneously posted on fb. I said this at least a year and a half ago when it first started happening frequently as everyone was getting on twitter. It's starting to worsen again as the late adopters join. -_-
2) I always get this look when people say we're living in the last days. You have no idea when the last days are.
3) Please give me a warning when you're going to talk about bowels so I don't read that part of your post!!!!!
4) For future reference, makeup artists, when I say I want a nude lip, I mean nude for ME, not for a red-haired white woman of a certain age. Thank you ever so much. Also... I won't be filling in my bottom lip so that the pink part disappears in the center. That's how my lips are and it's fine every other day. So shall it be on my wedding day.
5) I love Giada's recipes. Howsomever... I can't trust her on the best fried thing I ever ate. I just don't believe her.
6) Y'all... I'm getting married on FRIDAY!!!!! THIS FRIDAY!!! Picking up Stace and the flowers on Wednesday (after looking at Whole Foods' selection, it clearly trumps the selection at HT so I'll be going with them!) and heading to Charlotte. Thursday Rashan's family gets into town. THEN FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7) Rashan has never had pork rinds... WHAT?!?!?! What kind of fake Southerner are you?? Trust and believe this will be fixed ASAP ASAP.
8) Savannah's Broughton Street thrift stores? OVERPRICED!! I am not paying $20 for a shirt that has already been washed and worn 30 or 40 times!!! Or $35!! I was hot. This was weeks ago and I'm just remembering it with disgust.
9) Please stop making me say this. If you watch awards shows, you MUST get on twitter before the next show!!! If you only use it for watching awards shows LIVE, GET ON TWITTER!! It is hilarious!! I would never ever watch an awards show w/o it!
10) But stop calling it an honor to present... or even be at the BET awards.
11) My DVR is oppressing me. THERE'S TOO MUCH STUFF ON THERE!!!!
2) I always get this look when people say we're living in the last days. You have no idea when the last days are.
3) Please give me a warning when you're going to talk about bowels so I don't read that part of your post!!!!!
4) For future reference, makeup artists, when I say I want a nude lip, I mean nude for ME, not for a red-haired white woman of a certain age. Thank you ever so much. Also... I won't be filling in my bottom lip so that the pink part disappears in the center. That's how my lips are and it's fine every other day. So shall it be on my wedding day.
5) I love Giada's recipes. Howsomever... I can't trust her on the best fried thing I ever ate. I just don't believe her.
6) Y'all... I'm getting married on FRIDAY!!!!! THIS FRIDAY!!! Picking up Stace and the flowers on Wednesday (after looking at Whole Foods' selection, it clearly trumps the selection at HT so I'll be going with them!) and heading to Charlotte. Thursday Rashan's family gets into town. THEN FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7) Rashan has never had pork rinds... WHAT?!?!?! What kind of fake Southerner are you?? Trust and believe this will be fixed ASAP ASAP.
8) Savannah's Broughton Street thrift stores? OVERPRICED!! I am not paying $20 for a shirt that has already been washed and worn 30 or 40 times!!! Or $35!! I was hot. This was weeks ago and I'm just remembering it with disgust.
9) Please stop making me say this. If you watch awards shows, you MUST get on twitter before the next show!!! If you only use it for watching awards shows LIVE, GET ON TWITTER!! It is hilarious!! I would never ever watch an awards show w/o it!
10) But stop calling it an honor to present... or even be at the BET awards.
11) My DVR is oppressing me. THERE'S TOO MUCH STUFF ON THERE!!!!
6.24.2011
*Whispers* Seven Days
Were any of you frightened by "The Ring"? I WASN'T! I thought it was hilarious! And kind of boring. The first time I watched it, my friend got mad at me because I fell asleep and she was too scared to watch it alone so she had to turn it off. ROTFL!! My mom gave me the gift and the curse by not letting me watch scary or R-rated movies basically until I was in high school. One or two may have slipped in while at friends' houses (Jason's Lyric aka the first movie that ever made me cry) but in general, she's the reason there are tons and tons of films I had never seen. But the gift? I wasn't regularly terrified by things my little brain couldn't handle and now NOTHING scares me! LOL I don't like gory movies because they're just unnecessary but regular old "scary" films? Bah! I do like a good story that feels like it could happen to me with frights and startles at every turn. Those are the BEST!!!!
What's my point? My sister said she's gonna start calling me today whispering, "Seven days..." LOLOL!! DO IT!!! Also, she was approved for her vacation and she'll be in town several days before the wedding!!!! YAY!!!! WE SO EXCITED!!! For a minute it looked like she'd have to drive down Thursday night. The last 24 hours have been AWESOME!! Everything's falling into place!
Makeup...
My line sister and I went to the Mac counter to get my eyes done and it was AWESOME!! It took far too long at over 2 hours but it came out marvelously! Minus the brows. My brows were near Groucho Marx territory. I have kind of sparse brows (she get it from her momma) and she overfilled. Then my other product junkie friend went with me to Clinique and Sephora then Walgreens. I learned so many makeup terms my head is spinning! Actually the second one wore me OUT!! I literally had a headache and had to go home and take a nap!! LOLOL! Then I asked my future SIL, a long time makeup artist, to do my makeup and she said, "I'd be honored!" Awwww! Extra sweet!
Polish...
The two places I went didn't have any of the colors I was looking for but OPI was buy one get one half off so I got two colors, one for the fingers (pinkish white) and one for the toes (bright purple)! Did I ever tell you I hate manis? I never ever like how they shape my nails no matter what I tell them. I want my nails to look NATURAL. Not rounded, not square, just like they grow out of my nail beds!! (My nail beds suck... NAME THAT MOVIE!!)
Hair...
I asked my sister to do it and she looked nervous. It will come out marvelously. I'm not worried! She does a great job! And I know the style I want with pictures so everything should be fine!
Suit/Tux...
Rashan, God love him, has been working my nerves with his attire. We discarded any of the clothes he owns and decided to go the tux rental route. Until we got to the place and he HATED all of the vest options. He decided to just buy something... a nice suit most likely since tuxes can be so expensive. I saw some of those same tux vests online the next day and was like Oh heck no. Right decision for us. When I was looking for makeup Wednesday, I also decided to look for suit or tux options on sale for Rah. Yesterday, we hit the jackpot! Tuxes were on sale for $100 at Belk!!!!! FOR REAL!?!? The tux shirt, black tie, black bow tie, button covers, & cuff links came in a box set also on sale. The bright tie he'll wear in lieu of the black one? ALSO on sale! When the dude rang it up, we saved $183!!! And he spent just a little bit more than the cost of a rental and looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! He said, "Does this mean I have to take you to the opera now?" "IN NEW YORK!!!" LOL Porgie & Bess or Carmen, please!
Guests...
The list is shockingly shrinking as we get closer to the date. There are currently less than 30 people and that is how it will stay. MARGARITAS FOR EVERYBODY!!! Did I tell you we're doing a three-course Mexican dinner? I CAN.NOT WAIT!!! Rashan said I need to get someone on margarita duty if they're not strong so I don't have to yell at people to get better margaritas. I need a volunteer! LOL
Family...
My aunt left me the most awesome message this morning!! (She still doesn't know I'm not an earlier riser and thinks I'm just avoiding her calls when I'm asleep... LOLOL) She said essentially, "I'm so happy for you! Make sure you let me know the next time you're in Savannah. In the next week, things will get very hectic. Most of all, enjoy your day." AWWWWWWW!! LOVE HER!! SO the reason she's one of my favorite aunts!!
Flowers...
These doggone flowers have been the bane of my existence. I finally decided on Tuesday when I was told it was too late to special order............... that I'm just gonna have to give these flowers over to God and let him handle it. The next day a dozen roses were on sale at Harris Teeter for the week for $5. Thanks God!!! So I'll be buying my flowers there on Tuesday. They better make it last forever! OR ELSE! Or else nothing... if I can't get decent looking flowers, I'll really just have none and nothing will happen. I'll still get married to a marvelous man!
Music...
I almost forgot music! If you have some good, jazzy music suggestions, we're open. We like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald kind of jazz so if you have some good love songs or romantic sounding instrumentals, leave your suggestions in the comments. Also... I do not like Billie Holiday so leave her off of your lists. Thank you much!
Y'all... I can't wait!!! In a little over 7 days, I'll be his Mrs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's my point? My sister said she's gonna start calling me today whispering, "Seven days..." LOLOL!! DO IT!!! Also, she was approved for her vacation and she'll be in town several days before the wedding!!!! YAY!!!! WE SO EXCITED!!! For a minute it looked like she'd have to drive down Thursday night. The last 24 hours have been AWESOME!! Everything's falling into place!
Makeup...
My line sister and I went to the Mac counter to get my eyes done and it was AWESOME!! It took far too long at over 2 hours but it came out marvelously! Minus the brows. My brows were near Groucho Marx territory. I have kind of sparse brows (she get it from her momma) and she overfilled. Then my other product junkie friend went with me to Clinique and Sephora then Walgreens. I learned so many makeup terms my head is spinning! Actually the second one wore me OUT!! I literally had a headache and had to go home and take a nap!! LOLOL! Then I asked my future SIL, a long time makeup artist, to do my makeup and she said, "I'd be honored!" Awwww! Extra sweet!
Polish...
The two places I went didn't have any of the colors I was looking for but OPI was buy one get one half off so I got two colors, one for the fingers (pinkish white) and one for the toes (bright purple)! Did I ever tell you I hate manis? I never ever like how they shape my nails no matter what I tell them. I want my nails to look NATURAL. Not rounded, not square, just like they grow out of my nail beds!! (My nail beds suck... NAME THAT MOVIE!!)
Hair...
I asked my sister to do it and she looked nervous. It will come out marvelously. I'm not worried! She does a great job! And I know the style I want with pictures so everything should be fine!
Suit/Tux...
Rashan, God love him, has been working my nerves with his attire. We discarded any of the clothes he owns and decided to go the tux rental route. Until we got to the place and he HATED all of the vest options. He decided to just buy something... a nice suit most likely since tuxes can be so expensive. I saw some of those same tux vests online the next day and was like Oh heck no. Right decision for us. When I was looking for makeup Wednesday, I also decided to look for suit or tux options on sale for Rah. Yesterday, we hit the jackpot! Tuxes were on sale for $100 at Belk!!!!! FOR REAL!?!? The tux shirt, black tie, black bow tie, button covers, & cuff links came in a box set also on sale. The bright tie he'll wear in lieu of the black one? ALSO on sale! When the dude rang it up, we saved $183!!! And he spent just a little bit more than the cost of a rental and looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! He said, "Does this mean I have to take you to the opera now?" "IN NEW YORK!!!" LOL Porgie & Bess or Carmen, please!
Guests...
The list is shockingly shrinking as we get closer to the date. There are currently less than 30 people and that is how it will stay. MARGARITAS FOR EVERYBODY!!! Did I tell you we're doing a three-course Mexican dinner? I CAN.NOT WAIT!!! Rashan said I need to get someone on margarita duty if they're not strong so I don't have to yell at people to get better margaritas. I need a volunteer! LOL
Family...
My aunt left me the most awesome message this morning!! (She still doesn't know I'm not an earlier riser and thinks I'm just avoiding her calls when I'm asleep... LOLOL) She said essentially, "I'm so happy for you! Make sure you let me know the next time you're in Savannah. In the next week, things will get very hectic. Most of all, enjoy your day." AWWWWWWW!! LOVE HER!! SO the reason she's one of my favorite aunts!!
Flowers...
These doggone flowers have been the bane of my existence. I finally decided on Tuesday when I was told it was too late to special order............... that I'm just gonna have to give these flowers over to God and let him handle it. The next day a dozen roses were on sale at Harris Teeter for the week for $5. Thanks God!!! So I'll be buying my flowers there on Tuesday. They better make it last forever! OR ELSE! Or else nothing... if I can't get decent looking flowers, I'll really just have none and nothing will happen. I'll still get married to a marvelous man!
Music...
I almost forgot music! If you have some good, jazzy music suggestions, we're open. We like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald kind of jazz so if you have some good love songs or romantic sounding instrumentals, leave your suggestions in the comments. Also... I do not like Billie Holiday so leave her off of your lists. Thank you much!
Y'all... I can't wait!!! In a little over 7 days, I'll be his Mrs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6.22.2011
People Please
Just a thought: Writing me two lengthy (error-riddled) emails bringing up all of your grievances over the last seven years is not the way to show me you could care less about not being invited to my wedding and are a grown woman with better things to be concerned about. Rude. I really hate that weddings bring out the worst in some people.
However! I have a fantastic blog la familia! You guys have shown us such love online and offline and our house is filling with the love! So sweet and amazing! I had a quick, rather funny post fully written about my cousin who thinks she's showing me by reading my blog (umm... it's not a private blog and I hope you know enough about Google to be able to find it) and not pleased with statements I've made about her over a year ago... (email me and I'll send the post to you LOL) but I'm getting married to my beloved in 9. DAYS. (EEEEK!!!) and I'm so excited about that!!! Y'all... we got our license Monday!!
So excited that whatever else happens between now and then, all that matters, as my dad says, is that me, Rashan and the officiant will be there. Many of the people who love me best will also be in attendance and you guys most certainly do care about and love us and THAT IS AWESOME!! We really appreciate all of your support!
So excited that whatever else happens between now and then, all that matters, as my dad says, is that me, Rashan and the officiant will be there. Many of the people who love me best will also be in attendance and you guys most certainly do care about and love us and THAT IS AWESOME!! We really appreciate all of your support!
6.20.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 105
2) I know two nail polish nuts and I asked them what colors I should wear for the wedding. SON! They came through with a vengeance! So awesome!
3) Close your eyes, MrsTDJ & GP! Vicarious kitty makes her triumphant blog return!! That Charlotte... LOLOL Love her!! LOLOL
4) I let my inner foodie run wild on one of our registries! I added fleur de sel, sea salt flakes, grey salt, black lava salt, truffle salt, SAFFRON(!!!) and nutella! LOLOLOL Man I love the internet!! Someone (probably multiple someones) will look at that and go WHO IS HE MARRYING??? The rest will say, "That Jameil has crossed a bridge... there may be no way back..."
5) Mrs. TDJ and GP, can you escape Charlotte's eyes? Or is she still staring at you? Tee hee hee!!!!
6) You know that wedding ring shot where the rings are balanced on/one tilted on top of the other? Yeah... about that. Mine is a size 5 and 2mm (see: skinny), his is a size 10 and 6mm (see: wide)... they look kind of stupid next to each other. LOL Mine fits inside his with room to spare.
7) I never get it when people are either cooks or a bakers... Isn't it all following a recipe until you learn?
8) I WANT TO WIN SOMETHING AWESOME!!! Either one of those fashion giveaways or magazine giveaways or a trip or like cold hard cash. Can we please make this happen??? Please??? Doesn't anyone love me enough to make it happen???? I've been entering contests furiously (at least 5 contests per week) for weeks now (and several times a week for almost a year I'm sure) and I WANNA WIN SOMETHING!!
9) I hate those family connection things on fb... but when Rashan's mom wanted to add me as her daughter... I just felt pressured so I added everyone who asked. I had like 4 lined up and I'm sure there are more ignored somewhere. Ugh.
10) I know it's been weeks since K. Rock hated on exclamation points but I have been called to speak in defense of exclamation points. PEOPLE! You need to express yourselves more fully! We've already spoken about Happy Birthday. Or the even worse HBD. LAZY. 'Congrats' is the same. DRY. If you're happy for someone, use an exclamation point! Or don't communicate on the internet. Then it will be clear how you really feel. Yes. I threw down the gauntlet.
11) Rashan cracks me up!!! LOLOLOLOL And I love the way he stares at me amusedly when I start cracking up uncontrollably. :) We can so often tell what the other is thinking that we are confused when one of us says something cryptic and the other one has the ill blank stare. LOLOL
12) Y'all. Some of the responses to terrible Terrible Father's Day statuses are as bad as the statuses themselves. You can't make people say what you want them to say. And are you really territorial about this Hallmark holiday? I couldn't count on some of my most frequent bad baby daddy ranters yesterday but others came through in spectacular fashion! There were even some unexpected ones! Some examples if you will:
A. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there and to all the moms who had to be dads. Response: Um, Mother's Day already happened. They got their due. :)
*Note: That smiley face doesn't make your response less unnecessary, just makes it passive-aggressive.
B. Happy Father's Day and much respect to all you daddys out there! And not to be too bitter but happy fathers day to all the moms that act as daddy too. And also to all the men that act as daddy to a child even if the child not their own blood.
6.19.2011
Movies 2011, Weeks 21-23
Oh my! I have not been watching movies of late! Ah well...
May 30- June 4, 2011
99) MASH. 1970 war movie about a medical outfit. I didn't enjoy this at all. I came in with a negative outlook because of the tv show and it was justified. 2 stars
June 5-11, 2011
Wow... I watched 0 movies this week.
June 12-18, 2011
100) Gigi. Musical about a girl who hangs out with an oldish dude and they progressively fall in love. Kind of creepy. I didn't enjoy it. 2.4 stars
101) Jaws. Steven Spielberg thriller about shark attacks. I love that any time people are in the water, you think, who's going to be the next victim? I LOVE being on edge! And I love that "That's some bad hat, Harry" comes from this movie. Ha! Toward the middle of this film, the Disney movie-like musical adventure swells are THE. WORST. BUT overall, the film was quite good! 3.8 stars
102) Sullivan's Travels. Comedy about a movie director who sets out to learn about poverty. Terribly boring and cyclical. And way too over the top. Trite ending. Womp womp. 2 stars
May 30- June 4, 2011
99) MASH. 1970 war movie about a medical outfit. I didn't enjoy this at all. I came in with a negative outlook because of the tv show and it was justified. 2 stars
June 5-11, 2011
Wow... I watched 0 movies this week.
June 12-18, 2011
100) Gigi. Musical about a girl who hangs out with an oldish dude and they progressively fall in love. Kind of creepy. I didn't enjoy it. 2.4 stars
101) Jaws. Steven Spielberg thriller about shark attacks. I love that any time people are in the water, you think, who's going to be the next victim? I LOVE being on edge! And I love that "That's some bad hat, Harry" comes from this movie. Ha! Toward the middle of this film, the Disney movie-like musical adventure swells are THE. WORST. BUT overall, the film was quite good! 3.8 stars
102) Sullivan's Travels. Comedy about a movie director who sets out to learn about poverty. Terribly boring and cyclical. And way too over the top. Trite ending. Womp womp. 2 stars
6.17.2011
Solicitation
Before you go, though, from the some people don't know how to act files: one of my mom's friends. I knew there was gonna be a problem with some church folk who have known me for almost 20 years. If I can't invite my family (some of them, gladly), I can't invite you. It's not necessarily (depending on the person) that I don't want you there and don't care about you, it's that I am not having a big wedding. I really want people to get out of their feelings on this. I really, really do. Or at least stop making it clear that you are so put out that you, along with at least 100 other people I know, weren't invited.
The point. One of mom's friends does flowers. Mom said, "I'll ask her if you want me to." I said, "I don't feel comfortable since she's not invited." She says, "I think she would want to do it." I say, "I don't know..." She says, "I really think it will be okay." So I finally agree to let her ask. Mmhm. You already know. My mother is a lot less skeptical of people. As is Rashan's mom. Rashan and I are both far more cautious of people, him sometimes to an extreme, in other circumstances, I'm the more cautious party. But anyway, the friend after asking why we're getting married so soon, to which my mom replies, "She's not pregnant." Mom... SMH. You really don't need to throw that out there if it's not offered. Friend: I wasn't even thinking that. Me (in my head): See? But NOW SHE IS! I've really got to focus... this is like my blog posts used to be in the good old days. I can't believe September makes 6 years since I started blogging. That's insane to me.
The question of why so soon is irritating to me not so much because of the question but because of the implication behind the question. There's always a real question beneath. Does it matter why so soon? Are you coming or not? Our families may have looked or sounded shocked at the closeness of the date, but they've also known we were going to get married for over a year now. It's not really a surprise. Our next wedding (notice I said wedding, not marriage), we're inviting everyone to a big party and not telling them what it is. If you come, you come, if not, you missed ANOTHER wedding. LOLOL This is to stick it to all the people who couldn't act right. And don't think this is your warning! Nope! We will throw frequent parties. :P
Friend! So friend starts asking about all these details, what flowers (says one of them isn't in season now, she doesn't think, even though I know it is... also if one more person gives me the 1997 "tip" that flowers in season are cheaper...........................), what colors, what color ribbon do I want around my bouquet? I'm thinking this is done. One more thing to cross of the list. Matter of fact I think I did cross it off. You know what's coming, right? My mom asks me the details she doesn't know, calls friend to report back, friend doesn't answer the phone. Friend doesn't call for three days. Friend finally calls to say she doesn't work with live flowers. You know what? If I cursed, I would be cussin you out right now. Y'all don't have to cuss in the comments on my behalf but you're more than welcome to do so on your side of the screen. Are you serious with that? Really? You knew FROM THE BEGINNING that you didn't work with live flowers. You just want to be able to say you know something that nobody else knows so you can spread it around.
RASHAN DON'T READ THIS PART IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED ABOUT MY BOUQUET. *snicker* Like this will make any sense in his head anyway. So all of the internet knows as well, I'm having white peonies and roses with peacock feathers, wrapped in a purple ribbon. Take that, friend. Ugh. UGH!!! Why do people act like that?!!? I'm not at all insinuating that she's trying to ruin my day but she is most certainly making part of it about herself. You're all up in your feelings so much that you have to basically steal time from me? #cmonson That is so unnecessary!! I am planning a wedding in 4 weeks. Why? So I can start my life with my husband!!! BECAUSE I LOVE THAT MAN AND HE LOVES ME!!! But you want to get petty. And do silly stuff. I could've had those flowers ordered elsewhere at least a week ago. Now I'm two weeks from my wedding with no flowers. But you wanted to... you know what? I'm done. Wait. I'm not done. And when we have this big surprise party wedding, you, friend, will be the only one not invited. NOW I'm done.
6.15.2011
Well I Never!
dress...
I always thought I'd get a dress made. But who on earth has time for all that in 30 days? So I went on the great dress search. I was pseudo-optimistic about what I'd find (I had the closest thing to success at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus before landing at a bridal salon) then shocked by what I selected. SO not what I thought I'd want. I haven't put it on since I bought it two weeks ago. Guess who's RUNNING up the stairs of her mom's house Thursday? MEEEEEE!!! WE SO EXCITED!
Also, my mom hates shopping. So we were both quite surprised she was so game. I sprung it on her. I was like, "We're getting married... July first... Let's go shopping right now! Like put on your shoes right now!" Lol. Extra fun. It only took two days so that was cool. And we bonded. Awww. My mom's been the best throughout this. Not pressuring us at all to do anything.
ring...
I've gone back and forth on the ring I thought I wanted enough in the last 8 or so years that I'm extra glad I didn't get married at 22. I would've had a huge princess cut something or other. Princess cuts are pretty but no longer me. Especially once I saw my cousin's BEAUTIFUL round brilliant cut. Umm... yes please! Rah bought a place holder ring that is pretty but not my final ring. Also, I love skinny bands!! 2mm or less please! I can even get with 1.5 maybe. Can I see a 1.5mm somewhere???
reception...
I envisioned either a giant dance party or a small dinner party. I will MOST DEFINITELY miss the dancing as we've decided to go the dinner party route.
planning details...
people who know me didn't believe me when I said I wouldn't care. I so don't. I wish I could afford at the very least a day-of planner who can handle all of that stuff I do NOT want to think about. My mom's helping but pretty much no one else. I don't even really know what else to delegate. I don't really want our guests or moms to have to do anything that day but I certainly don't want to do it.
advice...
Unsolicited advice is annoying in the most leisurely of times. It's 10xs worse when you're planning a wedding. EVERYBODY can tell you how to plan. Even that person who's never held so much as a dinner party. Ugh. Please shut up unless I ask. I don't mean like an idea on who can plan for free/cheap... someone please tell me this? I mean like giving me ideas that will cost me hundreds or thousands of dollars. Don't give unsolicited advice. Why is this general rule of thumb ignored with weddings???? Why?
pregnancy...
one step at a time, people. the SECOND you find out i'm engaged is not the time to talk about procreation. know what? let's just make a blanket rule (though i know this won't help at all): that department is never your business. it is straight up RUDE to ask me if I'm pregnant. and that's why you're not invited. if you have to ask, you clearly don't know me. also... can we be reminded that it's 2011 and shotgun weddings are soooo 1953?
bridezilla...
I knew I'd never be this person. See: planning. I hate when people try to call me this even jokingly. It smacks of the 1800s when women were considered hysterical and irrational. Stop that.
I always thought I'd get a dress made. But who on earth has time for all that in 30 days? So I went on the great dress search. I was pseudo-optimistic about what I'd find (I had the closest thing to success at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus before landing at a bridal salon) then shocked by what I selected. SO not what I thought I'd want. I haven't put it on since I bought it two weeks ago. Guess who's RUNNING up the stairs of her mom's house Thursday? MEEEEEE!!! WE SO EXCITED!
Also, my mom hates shopping. So we were both quite surprised she was so game. I sprung it on her. I was like, "We're getting married... July first... Let's go shopping right now! Like put on your shoes right now!" Lol. Extra fun. It only took two days so that was cool. And we bonded. Awww. My mom's been the best throughout this. Not pressuring us at all to do anything.
ring...
I've gone back and forth on the ring I thought I wanted enough in the last 8 or so years that I'm extra glad I didn't get married at 22. I would've had a huge princess cut something or other. Princess cuts are pretty but no longer me. Especially once I saw my cousin's BEAUTIFUL round brilliant cut. Umm... yes please! Rah bought a place holder ring that is pretty but not my final ring. Also, I love skinny bands!! 2mm or less please! I can even get with 1.5 maybe. Can I see a 1.5mm somewhere???
reception...
I envisioned either a giant dance party or a small dinner party. I will MOST DEFINITELY miss the dancing as we've decided to go the dinner party route.
planning details...
people who know me didn't believe me when I said I wouldn't care. I so don't. I wish I could afford at the very least a day-of planner who can handle all of that stuff I do NOT want to think about. My mom's helping but pretty much no one else. I don't even really know what else to delegate. I don't really want our guests or moms to have to do anything that day but I certainly don't want to do it.
advice...
Unsolicited advice is annoying in the most leisurely of times. It's 10xs worse when you're planning a wedding. EVERYBODY can tell you how to plan. Even that person who's never held so much as a dinner party. Ugh. Please shut up unless I ask. I don't mean like an idea on who can plan for free/cheap... someone please tell me this? I mean like giving me ideas that will cost me hundreds or thousands of dollars. Don't give unsolicited advice. Why is this general rule of thumb ignored with weddings???? Why?
pregnancy...
one step at a time, people. the SECOND you find out i'm engaged is not the time to talk about procreation. know what? let's just make a blanket rule (though i know this won't help at all): that department is never your business. it is straight up RUDE to ask me if I'm pregnant. and that's why you're not invited. if you have to ask, you clearly don't know me. also... can we be reminded that it's 2011 and shotgun weddings are soooo 1953?
bridezilla...
I knew I'd never be this person. See: planning. I hate when people try to call me this even jokingly. It smacks of the 1800s when women were considered hysterical and irrational. Stop that.
6.13.2011
Monday Mindspacing Vol. 104
1) You guys, I LOVE the outpouring of support y'all gave us! It's so sweet! Rashan, however, does not love you. He was going to give me $3 to tell y'all on Friday that we broke up and we're not getting married. WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM!??! I might have considered it... But I love y'all more than that!
2) I sent a request for well wishes to our Prez and I'm hoping he sends us a nice letter! I will be SO excited! It'll be framed with our wedding photos! :) BUT when I did that, Rashan said, "You're just like my grandma." .... Just what every bride wants to hear.
3) Speaking of brides... I want one of those bride tank tops that just has bride bedazzled across the chest. Ooh! And a Mrs. MyNewLastName something or other. Shirt, apron. IDK.
4) My decision to hand-write our invites? Oh my haaaaand! Okay. Enough wedding talk. If there was more time, I'd start a wedding blog. This thing is working hard to consume my life. Raise your hand if you wouldn't mind hearing about it. More importantly, raise your hand if you would mind. Look at our stationery!!!
5) I love talking to people who don't like children. I like them in small doses when they're well-behaved but I totally get people who don't like them and their conversations amuse me!
6) If I'm ever making potatoes for us, I should just make at least 8 servings because 4 is never enough.
7) Please tell me to stop using recipes that don't have amounts on them, just the ingredients!!!
8) I want some really delicious food! That I don't have to cook. Thank God I'm going home Thursday! Get to work, mom!
9) I'm starting to like tomatoes. Whaaaaa?? Like raw tomatoes w/some salt and pepper. When I tell you I NEVER thought this would be me, I mean NEVER! But they do remind me of these (sometimes) sweet little old ladies from my church, a now deceased mother-daughter duo, who were some of the most awesome cooks and bakers ever!! Always served up raw tomatoes with fried chicken and homemade biscuits. They were awesome. Sometimes I really miss them when I go home.
10) Have you ever watched Match Game 74 on Game Show Network? It's like the celebrities on that show are drunk! It can be pretty funny.
11) Have I told you lately how much I love Dwight Shrute? Watching old eps of 'The Office' from my fave season (2) is cracking me up!!!
2) I sent a request for well wishes to our Prez and I'm hoping he sends us a nice letter! I will be SO excited! It'll be framed with our wedding photos! :) BUT when I did that, Rashan said, "You're just like my grandma." .... Just what every bride wants to hear.
4) My decision to hand-write our invites? Oh my haaaaand! Okay. Enough wedding talk. If there was more time, I'd start a wedding blog. This thing is working hard to consume my life. Raise your hand if you wouldn't mind hearing about it. More importantly, raise your hand if you would mind. Look at our stationery!!!
5) I love talking to people who don't like children. I like them in small doses when they're well-behaved but I totally get people who don't like them and their conversations amuse me!
6) If I'm ever making potatoes for us, I should just make at least 8 servings because 4 is never enough.
7) Please tell me to stop using recipes that don't have amounts on them, just the ingredients!!!
8) I want some really delicious food! That I don't have to cook. Thank God I'm going home Thursday! Get to work, mom!
9) I'm starting to like tomatoes. Whaaaaa?? Like raw tomatoes w/some salt and pepper. When I tell you I NEVER thought this would be me, I mean NEVER! But they do remind me of these (sometimes) sweet little old ladies from my church, a now deceased mother-daughter duo, who were some of the most awesome cooks and bakers ever!! Always served up raw tomatoes with fried chicken and homemade biscuits. They were awesome. Sometimes I really miss them when I go home.
10) Have you ever watched Match Game 74 on Game Show Network? It's like the celebrities on that show are drunk! It can be pretty funny.
11) Have I told you lately how much I love Dwight Shrute? Watching old eps of 'The Office' from my fave season (2) is cracking me up!!!
6.10.2011
Friday Fourteen: Reasons We're Getting Married in Exactly Three Weeks
1) My daddy said we can’t be livin in sin no more.
2) Rashan’s in the family way.
3) I had a dream that the world was gonna end on July 2nd and I didn’t want to leave this earth unmarried.
4) Rashan bet me $7 I couldn’t plan a wedding in under a month.
5) Because neither of us has faced charges in the last week and we were really starting to miss the courthouse staff. (Word life, if one more person asks why we don’t just go to the courthouse, I’ma scream! Do you think we didn’t consider that as an option??? You’re working my nerves. Go that way.)
6) Rashan needs a green card.
7) When you get a good murse, you lock him DOWN! Do you know how well I lived while I had a sprained ankle???
8) One of us… we’re not saying which one… is gonna take out a HUGE insurance policy on the other…
9) Rashan wanted to crush the hopes of every last one of his stalkers.
10) And I had a hankering to become the newest object of their obsession. (Please don’t kill me, crazies… Oops. I mean loving women… and men.)
11) We lost a bet. WE HATE YOU KEVIN GARNETT!!
12) For our new reality show... title TBA.
13) Because Rashan finished reading, “Think Like a Lady, Act Like a Man” and/or whatever else Steve Harvey’s peddling these days.
14) I always said I don’t believe in 3-year relationships. At that time it’s time to go or get off the pot! We’ll have been together 3 years July 18th!
All of these are tongue-in-cheek so I don’t want any of you coming along worried about us or writing us offering your support and telling us we don’t have to rush into marriage. LOLOLOL It’s hilarious that it must be said! But experience tells me… IT MUST!!
6.08.2011
Engaged!
First, let me just say how much I love that some of you guys didn't know whether to believe me! It truly warmed the cockles of my heart that we have become such delightful pranksters that you're never quite sure no matter how matter of factly the facts are presented! I LOVE ALL OF YOU FOR THAT!!!!
BUT, no matter, YES, this is real, YES we are actually getting married in 23 days. ACK! Let's talk some of the FAQs. There wasn't really a proposal. It was more the fact that we've wanted to get married for more than a year and we ain't gettin no younger, we might as well do this. KIDDING! We did not use Jagged Edge logic to make this decision. But we decided last Thursday that we don't want to wait. We want to be married now. Tomorrow even. We almost went to the courthouse Friday. But I have this thing about going through a metal detector on my wedding day... I don't wanna. (Plus a few days before that I had a dream about getting married on the spur of the moment and being sad because I didn't have a pretty wedding dress... so I was gonna need a dress!) There's also not a traditional ring at this moment. Just another expense. We're doing simple bands, I LOVE MINE (and his LOL) and getting the prime time diamond later.
Why so soon? We don't want to wait anymore! We said we were getting married in 2011 and having a longer engagement is just going to make the guest list balloon out of control. More on that later. Plus I love the idea of spontaneity! Like you just want to get married. All other forces fall to the wayside! We are ready for the next stage in our lives!
Where? Most likely Charlotte with a restaurant dinner party afterward. Our moms will host receptions in their respective cities in the months after the wedding to get in all the people they know and love who can't be there.
Dress. I bought one. Classic, timeless. YESSSS!! You most certainly will not be able to squint at my wedding pictures and say with a self-satisfied smirk, "Hm... 20...11, right?" Rashan asked me if I cried when I put it on. LOLOL!! Stop watching so much tv! I couldn't stop smiling! And my mom and this other lady who was there with her future daughter-in-law couldn't stop talking about how awesome I looked in it. Wheeeeee! That's all I'll say about it since Rashan wants to be completely surprised.
Bridesmaids. Not having any. It's just 70 million more details to think about and more money to spend. But I have plenty of friends who want to help. Too bad I don't even know what help means. I mean really. I haven't told my two friends from middle school I still keep in touch with who originally would have been my bridesmaids because they haven't bothered to call me back since Sunday. Makes me delighted that I'm not having bridesmaids, though. With this timeline, I absolutely cannot be the bridesmaid wrangler.
And of course the little girl who's loved weddings her entire life (come on... you're not actually SURPRISED I'm that girl are you??) needs daily talks from Rashan to keep this thing small. Only I would go from our moms to 40 people in 3 days. And can I say thank GOD I have someone who will do this?? And help with the budget?? THANK GOD!! Can you believe I'm trying to figure out how to cut this guest list and there are just 40 people with 0 members of my LARGE extended family (8 uncles, 5 aunts, 36 first cousins to recap, not to mention their dozens of SOs and children)? Can you believe I still have only told the one uncle I wanted to marry us (can't, too short notice) out of all those people? I haven't put it on fb because I don't want to deal with all the people who aren't invited. Awful. I'm avoiding the inevitable. But by not having ANY aunts, uncles or cousins, it makes it a lot easier. Also, all of our parents and grandmothers and my godmother are completely excited and support our decision 100%. HUGE help.
Details. I've always told people I will not care about wedding details when the day comes. That I'll just care about a dress and a big party and it turns out no one believed me! And I'm so serious!! OMG!!! Y'all! I do not want to haggle over 19 shades of white. JUST PICK ONE! I don't want to fight with you over ANYTHING that is immaterial to me becoming Rashan's wife. #cmonson At Crate and Barrel I was going back and forth between the shape of two wine glasses for MINUTES and then I was like, "WHO CARES?!?! No one is going to look at my wine glasses and say, 'Can you believe she picked the slightly peaked bowl instead of the ever-so-slightly peaked bowl??? The horror!'" After that, registering became fun again.
Know what I love though? One small and silly thing and then one other, less small, thing. Picking out our stationery (sending hand-written invites because I love my handwriting and so do many others... plus I thought I would have far fewer to write! LOL)! I loved ordering something with our names together! And I found the perfect embossed stationery for us together after we're married and for me with my new last name. Oh yes, professionally I'll have both last names (not hyphenated, though) and I will not, cannot, care about whether people call me by two or just the new last name.
The best thing I love? In 23 days I will be Rashan's wife. EEEEEEEE!!! I'm SO excited about that!!!! And that's really all that matters!
BUT, no matter, YES, this is real, YES we are actually getting married in 23 days. ACK! Let's talk some of the FAQs. There wasn't really a proposal. It was more the fact that we've wanted to get married for more than a year and we ain't gettin no younger, we might as well do this. KIDDING! We did not use Jagged Edge logic to make this decision. But we decided last Thursday that we don't want to wait. We want to be married now. Tomorrow even. We almost went to the courthouse Friday. But I have this thing about going through a metal detector on my wedding day... I don't wanna. (Plus a few days before that I had a dream about getting married on the spur of the moment and being sad because I didn't have a pretty wedding dress... so I was gonna need a dress!) There's also not a traditional ring at this moment. Just another expense. We're doing simple bands, I LOVE MINE (and his LOL) and getting the prime time diamond later.
Why so soon? We don't want to wait anymore! We said we were getting married in 2011 and having a longer engagement is just going to make the guest list balloon out of control. More on that later. Plus I love the idea of spontaneity! Like you just want to get married. All other forces fall to the wayside! We are ready for the next stage in our lives!
Where? Most likely Charlotte with a restaurant dinner party afterward. Our moms will host receptions in their respective cities in the months after the wedding to get in all the people they know and love who can't be there.
Dress. I bought one. Classic, timeless. YESSSS!! You most certainly will not be able to squint at my wedding pictures and say with a self-satisfied smirk, "Hm... 20...11, right?" Rashan asked me if I cried when I put it on. LOLOL!! Stop watching so much tv! I couldn't stop smiling! And my mom and this other lady who was there with her future daughter-in-law couldn't stop talking about how awesome I looked in it. Wheeeeee! That's all I'll say about it since Rashan wants to be completely surprised.
Bridesmaids. Not having any. It's just 70 million more details to think about and more money to spend. But I have plenty of friends who want to help. Too bad I don't even know what help means. I mean really. I haven't told my two friends from middle school I still keep in touch with who originally would have been my bridesmaids because they haven't bothered to call me back since Sunday. Makes me delighted that I'm not having bridesmaids, though. With this timeline, I absolutely cannot be the bridesmaid wrangler.
And of course the little girl who's loved weddings her entire life (come on... you're not actually SURPRISED I'm that girl are you??) needs daily talks from Rashan to keep this thing small. Only I would go from our moms to 40 people in 3 days. And can I say thank GOD I have someone who will do this?? And help with the budget?? THANK GOD!! Can you believe I'm trying to figure out how to cut this guest list and there are just 40 people with 0 members of my LARGE extended family (8 uncles, 5 aunts, 36 first cousins to recap, not to mention their dozens of SOs and children)? Can you believe I still have only told the one uncle I wanted to marry us (can't, too short notice) out of all those people? I haven't put it on fb because I don't want to deal with all the people who aren't invited. Awful. I'm avoiding the inevitable. But by not having ANY aunts, uncles or cousins, it makes it a lot easier. Also, all of our parents and grandmothers and my godmother are completely excited and support our decision 100%. HUGE help.
Know what I love though? One small and silly thing and then one other, less small, thing. Picking out our stationery (sending hand-written invites because I love my handwriting and so do many others... plus I thought I would have far fewer to write! LOL)! I loved ordering something with our names together! And I found the perfect embossed stationery for us together after we're married and for me with my new last name. Oh yes, professionally I'll have both last names (not hyphenated, though) and I will not, cannot, care about whether people call me by two or just the new last name.
The best thing I love? In 23 days I will be Rashan's wife. EEEEEEEE!!! I'm SO excited about that!!!! And that's really all that matters!
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