fyi to all:
if you were there, thanks.
if you werent, you missed out. it was really magical.
now we are married.
and have to clean up.
more updates later,
gotta go celebrate jerry and betsy traubs 40th anniversary.
good for them!
brb! k, thnks, bye!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
and zack! it's magical!
All of a sudden THE weekend is here. And it got here with a boom...
So, where do I start? Maybe with last night when Shemika told me that I wouldn't have to come into work, because she was covering my Friday morning shift. Not having to get up at 6 is always magical, but today it was especially nice. The rest of the night was also fabulous considering that Project Runway is back with all its fierceness. One of the two shows (sharing its place with Top Chef) during which there is no unnecessary talking allowed in our house. For the last two years, Ben and I have been glued to the TV to follow the drama and what better advise is there when it comes to relationships than "MAKE it work!"?
However, in more personal and way more exciting news, Felix got here about a week ago and has been very understanding and especially supportive of us and all the stress that comes along with planning a wedding. He has been crafting his fingers bloody making pretty pretty paper flowers. He did get a day off, though, and went up to Chicago, which made me feel less guilty about being busy and tired.
Anyway, this morning we set up the reception space, which now looks really nice and makes it feel a little more real. We are actually getting married and all tomorrow.
There is not much left to do, other than finishing the programs, putting up some lights and figuring out where everybody is going to sit. I hope I didn't forget something big that is going to stress me out tomorrow.
So, quick recap: Felix here, not having to work, room set up.
Then the bigger part of the day started. We had our rehearsal and it still feels strange to me to be the center of attention. Especially in the way it is going to be like tomorrow. I will do my best not to laugh or cry hysterically walking down the aisle. I hope it will be okay and I won't mess up too much.
After the rehearsal we went to Betsy and Jerry's and had a great garden party BBQ. I enjoyed myself, having too many frozen strawberry daiquiris, and apparently missed a huge drama/nervousness/secret/whatchamacallit. Around 9, my mom came to me and said "I need your help" in a way too serious tone...I was worried that they got into an argument with someone or something to that degree...After going to a more quiet area she said "We had a huge surprise planned for you...Your brother was supposed to be here, but he is at least 2 hours late". And she said that with a look on her face as if his plane had just crashed. Which of course, it hadn't. But he was not where he was supposed to be. Apparently everybody knew about it and I was just oblivious to Ben stealing my phone looking for Peter's number, people calling the airline and who knows what else...everybody knew, but I was just drinking my frozen deliciousness. Since the drive from the airport is about half an hour and he was supposed to be there by 7 at the latest, 9 was somewhat worrisome.
I freaked out somewhat (overprotective and overbearing as I am) and went home to get his number, check email, yell at people, check flight plans and all the good stuff. Jerry had already found out that another plane from Cincinnati would get in around 10, so I called his phone until I finally reached him. About 30 minutes later everything was fine, his cab driver managed to find the house (well, at least the street) and I was too stunned to really grasp that he is here. I haven't seen him in something around 19 months, so it is a pretty damn great surprise, but needs some time to fully sink in. We will have breakfast tomorrow, I want to try to get him all to myself for at least an hour and then he is going to walk me down the aisle together with my mom and fly back home Sunday morning. I am ridiculously lucky to have a family like that, a brother who flies for 15 hours for one day in America, a mother and stepfather to help make it happen and friends and a soon-to-be husband who can keep a secret. And now I am adding on to this with Ben's family that has been beyond supportive and welcoming and loving. Lucky girl. Oh, yeah, let's mention Ben once more. He has been my best friend for the last five years, he has stuck with me through ups and downs, makes me laugh, and I get to wake up to him every day. Say it again: LUCKY GIRL!
What else is there to say about a once in a lifetime weekend.
Ben is out with the boys, bachelor party and stuff, and I am going to go to bed now and wake up and have breakfast with most of my family. I wish my dad and Marion could be here. I am looking forward to a phone call tomorrow.
Good times...
So, where do I start? Maybe with last night when Shemika told me that I wouldn't have to come into work, because she was covering my Friday morning shift. Not having to get up at 6 is always magical, but today it was especially nice. The rest of the night was also fabulous considering that Project Runway is back with all its fierceness. One of the two shows (sharing its place with Top Chef) during which there is no unnecessary talking allowed in our house. For the last two years, Ben and I have been glued to the TV to follow the drama and what better advise is there when it comes to relationships than "MAKE it work!"?
However, in more personal and way more exciting news, Felix got here about a week ago and has been very understanding and especially supportive of us and all the stress that comes along with planning a wedding. He has been crafting his fingers bloody making pretty pretty paper flowers. He did get a day off, though, and went up to Chicago, which made me feel less guilty about being busy and tired.
Anyway, this morning we set up the reception space, which now looks really nice and makes it feel a little more real. We are actually getting married and all tomorrow.
There is not much left to do, other than finishing the programs, putting up some lights and figuring out where everybody is going to sit. I hope I didn't forget something big that is going to stress me out tomorrow.
So, quick recap: Felix here, not having to work, room set up.
Then the bigger part of the day started. We had our rehearsal and it still feels strange to me to be the center of attention. Especially in the way it is going to be like tomorrow. I will do my best not to laugh or cry hysterically walking down the aisle. I hope it will be okay and I won't mess up too much.
After the rehearsal we went to Betsy and Jerry's and had a great garden party BBQ. I enjoyed myself, having too many frozen strawberry daiquiris, and apparently missed a huge drama/nervousness/secret/whatchamacallit. Around 9, my mom came to me and said "I need your help" in a way too serious tone...I was worried that they got into an argument with someone or something to that degree...After going to a more quiet area she said "We had a huge surprise planned for you...Your brother was supposed to be here, but he is at least 2 hours late". And she said that with a look on her face as if his plane had just crashed. Which of course, it hadn't. But he was not where he was supposed to be. Apparently everybody knew about it and I was just oblivious to Ben stealing my phone looking for Peter's number, people calling the airline and who knows what else...everybody knew, but I was just drinking my frozen deliciousness. Since the drive from the airport is about half an hour and he was supposed to be there by 7 at the latest, 9 was somewhat worrisome.
I freaked out somewhat (overprotective and overbearing as I am) and went home to get his number, check email, yell at people, check flight plans and all the good stuff. Jerry had already found out that another plane from Cincinnati would get in around 10, so I called his phone until I finally reached him. About 30 minutes later everything was fine, his cab driver managed to find the house (well, at least the street) and I was too stunned to really grasp that he is here. I haven't seen him in something around 19 months, so it is a pretty damn great surprise, but needs some time to fully sink in. We will have breakfast tomorrow, I want to try to get him all to myself for at least an hour and then he is going to walk me down the aisle together with my mom and fly back home Sunday morning. I am ridiculously lucky to have a family like that, a brother who flies for 15 hours for one day in America, a mother and stepfather to help make it happen and friends and a soon-to-be husband who can keep a secret. And now I am adding on to this with Ben's family that has been beyond supportive and welcoming and loving. Lucky girl. Oh, yeah, let's mention Ben once more. He has been my best friend for the last five years, he has stuck with me through ups and downs, makes me laugh, and I get to wake up to him every day. Say it again: LUCKY GIRL!
What else is there to say about a once in a lifetime weekend.
Ben is out with the boys, bachelor party and stuff, and I am going to go to bed now and wake up and have breakfast with most of my family. I wish my dad and Marion could be here. I am looking forward to a phone call tomorrow.
Good times...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
where to go, where to go...
for those unfamiliar with the fine city of Naptown (indianapolis), here are some addresses to the locations of the happenings this week!
Christ the King Church
1827 Kessler Boulevard East Dr
Indpls, IN 46220
heres a map to the church via Google!
WITT Community Radio Community Center (for the community)
911 Massachusetts Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
and here is another helpful map that is indeed correct.
thank my brother for the fact checking on that one.
couple update!!! - we are still together!
Christ the King Church
1827 Kessler Boulevard East Dr
Indpls, IN 46220
heres a map to the church via Google!
WITT Community Radio Community Center (for the community)
911 Massachusetts Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
and here is another helpful map that is indeed correct.
thank my brother for the fact checking on that one.
couple update!!! - we are still together!
Monday, July 14, 2008
see, the thing is....
most of us use mid-western speak in our daily language (well, at least cool people do) and one of my favorite-est sayings is "see, thing is...."
when i hung out with Canadians, they would always bust out laughing at that phrase no matter if it was for a night out for sushi or sitting in a club. my ole buddy Paul Fox would often start his mid-set story/ramblings with the phrase when my old band Letters in English would play shows. and scarily, ive heard andrea use the phrase from time to time.
why am i writing about a phrase? a specific phrase? in a few days andrea and i will be saying another phrase. not used as much in daily vernacular, or really when its not appropriate, but the simple words, "I do." are getting ready to resonate from our mouths and change the universe on a sub-atomic level. well, depending on who you ask, many things change on a sub-atomic level, but this one is important.
daily we go down the check list of things to make sure are done. our families are wonderful units of helpfulness and inspiration that we know will not let up come this saturday. calling folks to rsvp is done and thank you cards have already been written, signed, and mailed. schedules are set and keys have been passed into possession. no more deposits, its final payment time. and yes, we are still working at our jobs. i dont know how younger people could do this. it really takes some time and patience, and if theres one thing i know about kids today, its that they have no patience. regardless, after five years of courtship and two and a half years of cohabiting, we are ready for the rest of our lives. and guess what? as much as we dont know whats going to happen tomorrow, we hope you are at least ready for the rest of your life. its going to be long (or relatively short in the larger scheme of history) so be ready. anything could happen and you know it.
comfort is a luxury. but partying? its required.
if you dont hear from us before friday or saturday, know that our blessed union is true, that we wish you could celebrate it with us, and that we are thinking of all of you no matter how much this is supposed to be "our day."
ok?
when i hung out with Canadians, they would always bust out laughing at that phrase no matter if it was for a night out for sushi or sitting in a club. my ole buddy Paul Fox would often start his mid-set story/ramblings with the phrase when my old band Letters in English would play shows. and scarily, ive heard andrea use the phrase from time to time.
why am i writing about a phrase? a specific phrase? in a few days andrea and i will be saying another phrase. not used as much in daily vernacular, or really when its not appropriate, but the simple words, "I do." are getting ready to resonate from our mouths and change the universe on a sub-atomic level. well, depending on who you ask, many things change on a sub-atomic level, but this one is important.
daily we go down the check list of things to make sure are done. our families are wonderful units of helpfulness and inspiration that we know will not let up come this saturday. calling folks to rsvp is done and thank you cards have already been written, signed, and mailed. schedules are set and keys have been passed into possession. no more deposits, its final payment time. and yes, we are still working at our jobs. i dont know how younger people could do this. it really takes some time and patience, and if theres one thing i know about kids today, its that they have no patience. regardless, after five years of courtship and two and a half years of cohabiting, we are ready for the rest of our lives. and guess what? as much as we dont know whats going to happen tomorrow, we hope you are at least ready for the rest of your life. its going to be long (or relatively short in the larger scheme of history) so be ready. anything could happen and you know it.
comfort is a luxury. but partying? its required.
if you dont hear from us before friday or saturday, know that our blessed union is true, that we wish you could celebrate it with us, and that we are thinking of all of you no matter how much this is supposed to be "our day."
ok?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
bridal shower, packages and frivolous gifts...
Last Saturday I had the pleasure to go my second ever and own bridal shower. It was awesome. The three Jennys did an amazing job organizing an afternoon that I could enjoy and hopefully everyone else did as well.
All of this is beyond overwhelming, as I am sure everybody who has been in this position knows, but lots of fun, once you get over the stress of it.
We played some fun little games, ate lots and lots of food and I got tons and tons of presents. There are pictures too, but I don't have the time to post them right now. Later.
My mom and my stepdad are here, which is really nice, I just wish I didn't have to yell at 65 kids all day and had stronger nerves. I am not the most sociable person during the week anymore.
Anyway, it's great to have them here and to be able to give hugs and talk face-to-face. Tomorrow morning we are leaving for a weekend in Chicago and I couldn't be happier to get out of the city for a few days.
We have been getting presents in the mail constantly, and that's a very nice change in mail away from just bills and advertisements. However, our living room is looking smaller and smaller by the day. That's why people buy houses after they get married. All the new stuff.
Our dear friend Maggie send us a package today that made me laugh so hard...we know have M&Ms with our picture on it. They are fabulous. Way to pretty to eat...
We are going out to dinner now, but I will try my best to keep this updated.
All of this is beyond overwhelming, as I am sure everybody who has been in this position knows, but lots of fun, once you get over the stress of it.
We played some fun little games, ate lots and lots of food and I got tons and tons of presents. There are pictures too, but I don't have the time to post them right now. Later.
My mom and my stepdad are here, which is really nice, I just wish I didn't have to yell at 65 kids all day and had stronger nerves. I am not the most sociable person during the week anymore.
Anyway, it's great to have them here and to be able to give hugs and talk face-to-face. Tomorrow morning we are leaving for a weekend in Chicago and I couldn't be happier to get out of the city for a few days.
We have been getting presents in the mail constantly, and that's a very nice change in mail away from just bills and advertisements. However, our living room is looking smaller and smaller by the day. That's why people buy houses after they get married. All the new stuff.
Our dear friend Maggie send us a package today that made me laugh so hard...we know have M&Ms with our picture on it. They are fabulous. Way to pretty to eat...
We are going out to dinner now, but I will try my best to keep this updated.
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