What a great weekend! The weather was FABULOUS, the Gamecocks swept Santa Clara in baseball's opening weekend, and I got a lot accomplished with the wedding planning!!
Friday I got off work a little early and went to the paper place to pick out my invitations. I love what I chose and can't wait to see a proof! The invitations will go perfectly with our rustic/cotton theme. Afterwards I went for a run while listening to the baseball game and then got some housecleaning done while WEG fished. When he got home from fishing we decided to go over to some friends' house for a bit to hang out. Fun night!
On Saturday I went to work at JTT and WEG went and shot skeet with some guys. We decided to have a date night, which took us to TakoSushi....seriously yum. If you have one in your area, check it out. We had tempura asparagus and 2 different sushi rolls. It was delicious. After that we went to Yoghut and then home. Party animals, huh? It was nice, though! I also talked to our photographer on Saturday and got that lined up, so another item checked off the to-do list.
Sunday was church and lunch and then WEG suggested that we go register at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I registered at Belk's on Thursday evening, so now our registries are pretty much complete. What a great feeling and yet another item checked off! We're moving right along. After registering I went to the grocery store, went for a run, did some housework, and then we cooked hamburgers and french fries for supper. I started back on Weight Watchers today, so we had to get our last fatty meal in ;-)
All in all, quite a productive weekend! This week includes lots of healthy eating, running, book club for me, getting a haircut and talking to my stylist about wedding hair, and most importantly- finding out if my best friend's baby she is expecting is going to be a boy or a girl. She's got a 3 year old son already!
Have a great week!!
P.S.- I am still accepting honeymoon location ideas, so if you have any good spots, let me know ;-)
Monday, February 21
Friday, February 18
My favorite season starts today.
No, my favorite season isn't winter, spring, summer or fall. It's the most important season, by far, though (in my humble opinion)! Today marks opening day of BASEBALL SEASON!
My Gamecocks will take the field at 3:00 today vs. Santa Clara to start the 2011 season as the defending national champions. It still gives me chills thinking back to last season's magical run through the College World Series to put us on top of the collegiate baseball world.
We're returning a plethora of starters from last year's roster, but are only picked to finish 3rd in the SEC East. But, hey, what do projections mean anyway? This is a sport where anything can happen on any given day, and I'm so proud to be a Gamecock today and everyday during the best time of the year.
Welcome back, baseball! My how I've missed you!
Thursday, February 17
The post where I beg for your honeymoon help!
Well, I missed my normal Monday post. Nothing really exciting to report since setting our wedding date. I did book our reception site and have been talking to different vendors. And, we are currently researching honeymoon locations- quite possibly the most important part of the whole wedding. This is quite overwhelming! Both of us are not frivolous spenders, so it is hard for us to pull the trigger on a decision that involves such a large amount of money. We want it to be perfect if we are going to spend that much on a vacation.
Our criteria is this:
1. Adults only
2. All inclusive
3. Warm and sunny in the first week of November
4. Possibility for excursions- canopy tour, zip line, snorkeling are some of our top choices
5. Several different restaurants
6. Being waited on hand and foot
Basically, we want to enjoy the sunshine, enjoy each other, and be pampered.
Places we are considering:
1. Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia
2. LeBlanc Spa Resort in Cancun
3. Other Sandals locations
4. Couples resorts in Jamaica
So, here's where I ask you for your advice. Where did you go on your honeymoon (or anniversary trip, etc.) that you absolutely loved? And, if you don't mind me asking, what is a ballpark figure for the resort plus flight package? What was included? What would you change if you could?
I love to research things and look at them from all angles so I know I am getting the best possible vacation for the best possible price. So, please help!
Our criteria is this:
1. Adults only
2. All inclusive
3. Warm and sunny in the first week of November
4. Possibility for excursions- canopy tour, zip line, snorkeling are some of our top choices
5. Several different restaurants
6. Being waited on hand and foot
Basically, we want to enjoy the sunshine, enjoy each other, and be pampered.
Places we are considering:
1. Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia
2. LeBlanc Spa Resort in Cancun
3. Other Sandals locations
4. Couples resorts in Jamaica
So, here's where I ask you for your advice. Where did you go on your honeymoon (or anniversary trip, etc.) that you absolutely loved? And, if you don't mind me asking, what is a ballpark figure for the resort plus flight package? What was included? What would you change if you could?
I love to research things and look at them from all angles so I know I am getting the best possible vacation for the best possible price. So, please help!
Friday, February 11
Guess what, y'all!
We have a date!! Our fall wedding will be on (Drumroll please):
OCTOBER 29TH!
I am BEYOND excited! Thank goodness for someone leaking the "proposed" Clemson football schedule. Oh, and the fact that WEG said he didn't care if it ended up being different anyway and for me to just go ahead and set it. Late October is so beautiful in Elloree with the cotton ripe for the picking and all the pretty fall colors. I've always wanted to get married in the fall in my hometown, and I can't wait to marry WEG on October 29th!
I've got a lot of planning to do between now and then. Woohoo!
Monday, February 7
I'm a once a weeker....
Well, it appears that I only update this ol' blog on Mondays. I'm okay with that until I have more interesting fodder for you. Perhaps when we set our date and I have wedding things to post, my life will be more interesting to you. Yes, we're still waiting. The ACC did not release Clemson's schedule last week much to my chagrin. So, the fingers are crossed that this is "THE WEEK" It's getting annoying answering the question "So, what's your date" or "Do you have a date yet?" I know that is a natural question, but I am vowing to myself that I will never again ask a future bride that same 4-word inquiry.
Last week went by rather quickly. In fact, I don't remember much of what went on. Obviously nothing terribly exciting, huh? On Saturday we went to an oyster roast for some friends getting married in August. And then yesterday we decided to just watch the Super Bowl from the comfort of our couch at home. We cooked wings, and I made the Velveeta and Rotel dip so it was a little like being at a Super Bowl party, but our stomachs are probably thanking us for not putting a million different kinds of finger foods in them!
Speaking of food, do any of you use www.e-mealz.com to plan your meals and grocery list? If you haven't heard of this, check it out. You pay $15 for 3 months- about $1.25 per week, and they will send you 5-7 menus each week, complete with recipes and a grocery list. If you're on any kind of diet, you can specify that, as well, and they will calculate points (for Weight Watchers), etc. for you. In addition, you can select which grocery store you shop at (if it's on the list) and they'll calculate your cost of groceries. I have not been using every meal they send, but I like the fact that I have new options to work from, and all of the recipes so far have been fairly easy and very good! Definitely check this website out! (And no, I am not receiving any compensation for this)
On another note, my grandmother is in the hospital with what has been diagnosed as early-onset congestive heart failure. They are keeping her a few days to remove the fluid from around her heart, and then she will be given new blood pressure medicine, as well as a new diet. Please say a prayer that this all goes smoothly. She is already protesting that she can't give up her bacon...oh gracious! Her chf is the direct result of high blood pressure, and there has been no indication of damage, so if she will adhere to the new regimen, she should be fine. So, maybe my mama needs a prayer, too- a prayer of sanity that I know she'll need when she tries to keep my grandmother on a stricter diet. Poor mama.
I hope you all have wonderful weeks, and if you'd cross your fingers for me for the release of the ACC football schedules, I'd appreciate it!
Last week went by rather quickly. In fact, I don't remember much of what went on. Obviously nothing terribly exciting, huh? On Saturday we went to an oyster roast for some friends getting married in August. And then yesterday we decided to just watch the Super Bowl from the comfort of our couch at home. We cooked wings, and I made the Velveeta and Rotel dip so it was a little like being at a Super Bowl party, but our stomachs are probably thanking us for not putting a million different kinds of finger foods in them!
Speaking of food, do any of you use www.e-mealz.com to plan your meals and grocery list? If you haven't heard of this, check it out. You pay $15 for 3 months- about $1.25 per week, and they will send you 5-7 menus each week, complete with recipes and a grocery list. If you're on any kind of diet, you can specify that, as well, and they will calculate points (for Weight Watchers), etc. for you. In addition, you can select which grocery store you shop at (if it's on the list) and they'll calculate your cost of groceries. I have not been using every meal they send, but I like the fact that I have new options to work from, and all of the recipes so far have been fairly easy and very good! Definitely check this website out! (And no, I am not receiving any compensation for this)
On another note, my grandmother is in the hospital with what has been diagnosed as early-onset congestive heart failure. They are keeping her a few days to remove the fluid from around her heart, and then she will be given new blood pressure medicine, as well as a new diet. Please say a prayer that this all goes smoothly. She is already protesting that she can't give up her bacon...oh gracious! Her chf is the direct result of high blood pressure, and there has been no indication of damage, so if she will adhere to the new regimen, she should be fine. So, maybe my mama needs a prayer, too- a prayer of sanity that I know she'll need when she tries to keep my grandmother on a stricter diet. Poor mama.
I hope you all have wonderful weeks, and if you'd cross your fingers for me for the release of the ACC football schedules, I'd appreciate it!
Monday, January 31
Weekend Wrap-Up
Is it seriously already Monday again? Sheesh, where did the weekend go? At least it's almost February and one step closer to the ACC releasing their football schedules. Any day now I will have a wedding date. I feel like I have been waiting an eternity, but really it's only been a month. Ok, ACC- sooner is better than later, so let's hop to it!
Moving on. This weekend was great, but ti went by way too quickly! On Saturday I worked at JTT for the Sidewalk Sale, and then we celebrated my dear friend, Carolyn's birthday on Saturday night. Happy birthday, Carolyn! (A few days late) Yesterday, WEG and I were pretty lazy for most of the morning, but I did make breakfast and do my taxes- can't wait to get the refund! It was beautiful out yesterday (unlike today which is gross), so we loaded up Abe and headed down to the country to let him run around. Unfortunately, there was someone at the pond where WEG hunts, so we weren't able to let him out. Instead, we drove around and looked at land that was for sale in the area. We'd really love to move to the country because neither one of us are city folks. We both grew up in small, rural places and have the itch to get back to somewhere like that. It's not going to happen anytime soon, but we're definitely on the lookout for several (or more) acres for sale at a reasonable price. And, we're absolutely not in the market for children any time soon, but when we are, we definitely do not want to raise them in Columbia. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but it's just not for us. But, I digress. So after riding around looking at land, we stopped by a friend's house who lives out there, Abe was finally able to run around for a bit, and then we headed back to Columbia so I could grocery shop (creature of habit, remember? Sunday is grocery day) and we could eat dinner.
All in all, it was a great weekend! And, as an added bonus, I paid off my credit card this morning. No more credit card debt hanging over my head. What a great feeling! Now, I just have to pay off the student loan I have. Remind me again why I wanted that Master's degree in Retail?
Sorry for the disjointed post- it's the way my mind is working today. Have a great week, everyone!
Moving on. This weekend was great, but ti went by way too quickly! On Saturday I worked at JTT for the Sidewalk Sale, and then we celebrated my dear friend, Carolyn's birthday on Saturday night. Happy birthday, Carolyn! (A few days late) Yesterday, WEG and I were pretty lazy for most of the morning, but I did make breakfast and do my taxes- can't wait to get the refund! It was beautiful out yesterday (unlike today which is gross), so we loaded up Abe and headed down to the country to let him run around. Unfortunately, there was someone at the pond where WEG hunts, so we weren't able to let him out. Instead, we drove around and looked at land that was for sale in the area. We'd really love to move to the country because neither one of us are city folks. We both grew up in small, rural places and have the itch to get back to somewhere like that. It's not going to happen anytime soon, but we're definitely on the lookout for several (or more) acres for sale at a reasonable price. And, we're absolutely not in the market for children any time soon, but when we are, we definitely do not want to raise them in Columbia. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that, but it's just not for us. But, I digress. So after riding around looking at land, we stopped by a friend's house who lives out there, Abe was finally able to run around for a bit, and then we headed back to Columbia so I could grocery shop (creature of habit, remember? Sunday is grocery day) and we could eat dinner.
All in all, it was a great weekend! And, as an added bonus, I paid off my credit card this morning. No more credit card debt hanging over my head. What a great feeling! Now, I just have to pay off the student loan I have. Remind me again why I wanted that Master's degree in Retail?
Sorry for the disjointed post- it's the way my mind is working today. Have a great week, everyone!
Friday, January 28
Creature of habit
I am a creature of habit. Here a just a few things that have become "habit" for me.
- I have a set routine in the morning that I like to follow. If I deviate, I usually run late.
- I have a household chore that I do each day of the week. Same chore, same day each week. If I miss a day, I double up the next.
- I grocery shop every Sunday, and if we're out of town, then I go on Monday after work.
- I eat the same thing for breakfast every weekday morning (oatmeal and yogurt for those of you wondering).
- I even use the same bathroom stall in the bathroom at work. Next to last one. If it's occupied or hasn't been flushed, I go to the last one. I get all out of sorts if the last 2 stalls are both filled- don't people know I have a routine?
I could go on and on.
Are you a creature of habit?
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