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May 29, 2010

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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May 28, 2010

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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May 27, 2010

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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May 26, 2010

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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May 25, 2010

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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May 24, 2010

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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May 23, 2010

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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May 22, 2010

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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May 21, 2010

The Dog Ate My Homework

I’m counting down the minutes to an icy cocktail. This was the week for excuses.  Excuses about not returning emails or voicemails.  Excuses about being really busy. I’ve worked myself to exhaustion the past couple days, yet still I find…

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May 20, 2010

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Don’t you love this time of year when the weather is nice?  The tourists are hanging off the cable car, smiling as they coast down Powell Street.  I took a picture of a couple on my way to work this…

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