The Great Gatsby is my favorite book. I think I’ve read it at least ten times. I loved it in high school and loved it even more in college when I wrote a paper comparing Myrtle Wilson and Jay Gatsby–both…
Archives for June 2009
Eyes Wide Shut
Dean’s best friend is in town. I like Jeff a lot. When Dean and I vacationed in Scottsdale, Jeff came from a couple hours away to have dinner and drinks with us. Jeff has the penultimate traits of a suave…
So Many Friends, So Little Time
I was complaining to Dean that I was sick to my stomach. Ever since I came back from Turkey, I have eaten every single meal out. Lunches, happy hours, dinners, brunches. Friends have been taking me out for my birthday….
Flushing Money Down the Toilet
Dean and I got into a fight about Burning Man last night. I think he should stay at home and save money. He’s fine staying at home–as long as I’m by his side. If we were rich people, it’d be…
Wedding Budget
Here is my draft wedding budget. $500 donation to church for ceremony$100 marriage license$1500 site fee$1500 DJ$50 bouquet of tulips to hand out to wedding party$0 photographer$0 invitations (gift from sister)$0 dress (gift from mom)$0 cake (gift from uncle)$200 red…
He’s Gone!
I was pretty stoked to come home from work today and see Dean ready to take off to have drinks with friends. I gave a big smile as I waved him out the door, “Have fun! Take your time!” As…
Miserable, but Good News
My head is aching from last night. Prosecco, champagne, then many more glasses of wine. Dean and I were laughing about wedding planning. “How about we send out a survey to our friends and family? How far would you travel?…