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Archives for May 2010

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Gold Star

I’m going to go ahead and give myself a gold star for today because I totally deserve it. Itemized the 2009 P&L for our condo association. Created the 2010 budget for our condo association. Wished my dad a happy birthday….

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Thoughts on Sex and the City

Am I the only one who absolutely loved Sex and the City 2?  I can’t be since my two girlfriends who saw it with me also really enjoyed it.  We were constantly giggling in our seats—throughout the movie.  The fact…

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Just Because

Gorgeous day in the city today.  We were all over town, running errands and eating.  I can’t help it.  I just love to stuff my face. Back again to IHOP for eggs, bacon, hash browns, and fluffy pancakes.  Nopalito for…

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Hulkzilla

I’ve gone through a range of emotions planning the wedding: stress, nostalgia, excitement, anxiety.  Most recently, I’ve been nervous.  But now, I’m angry. Yesterday, I sketched out our late September Italian honeymoon.  3 nights in Florence, 3 nights in Siena,…

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You Suck

I don’t play favorites. When a parent has commented to me “so and so is my favorite kid,” I’ve been nothing less than shocked.  My parents made it loud and clear that they had no favorites.  I think playing favorites…

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In Fitness and in Health

This is from Fitness Magazine. 17 – percentage of weddings that happen in June.  That’s us! 70 – percentage of brides-to-be who want to lose weight.  That’s not me. 23 – pounds the average bride wants to lose.  Gulp, that’s…

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Happy 5 Year Anniversary

Wow, the day came and went with nary a celebratory thought. In April, I’d been blogging for 5 years.  Now that is a long-term relationship if you ask me.  I didn’t notice until now when I scrolled down the months…

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It’s the Writing, Stupid

I think the biggest improvement I can make to my blog is to add more pictures.  So colorful, so lively.  The problem is I’m not a picture-taker.  I’ve never been good at it.  I always forget after the moment passes….

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Productive Weekend

Friday night: helped out with the Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend Had a fabulous dinner at La Bodeguita with chili peppers that made us cry Saturday: 10am wedding dress alterations Glorious brunch of eggs, extra crispy bacon, hash browns, and fluffy…

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Blessings

I had a nightmare Saturday morning.  I remember crying in my dream and I was so heartbroken that I physically started crying—which woke me up.  That’s never happened to me before.  Usually I wake up in a sweat, but I’ve…

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