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August 16, 2009

Picture Perfect (Part II)

I spent thousands of dollars and all I got was this 20-page photo album. During the photographer selection process, I started to become that bride who wanted the very best at whatever expense. I came across Apertura Photography’s Erwin Darmali…

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August 15, 2009

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August 15, 2009

Abortion

While I’ve never had an abortion or been ‘fortunate’ enough to be pregnant, I do have a baby of fat around my tummy that must be expunged.  Yes, it’s a wedding thing.  I don’t want to walk down the aisle…

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August 15, 2009

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August 14, 2009

Sacred Space

Yes, I know, I even do my praying online. I have Sacred Space bookmarked which is a soothing site with a special, unique prayer and scripture for each day. The one for today hit close to home. Lord grant me…

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August 14, 2009

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August 14, 2009

Restart

I cancelled our anniversary dinner yesterday at Fringale. Dean and I crashed at 6:30pm after work, nursing hangovers and emotionally-drained from the previous night’s fighting. I’ve never been able to brush aside my hurt feelings easily. It always takes me…

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August 13, 2009

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August 13, 2009

Ctrl Alt Delete, Please

My eyes look like red marbles peaking out of insect bites. When I cry, I really cry. It’s apparent. Dean and I got into a big fight last night. A fight that’s always about the same thing. The first night…

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August 12, 2009

Max Wanger Photography

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