I started menstruating even though I just had my period less than two weeks ago. I’m also on the pill so I’m pretty regular with my cycles. Why am I bleeding? Because I’m stressed the fuck out. My hormones are…
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
I have a couple family members who don’t want me to get married. It’s not about Dean–who they love. It’s about me. They read my blog post about wanting to keep my family name. That was a big red flag…
Online Etiquette
I observe some unwritten rules of online etiquette. As much as possible, I try not to leave people hanging. I respond to emails, texts, and voicemails as soon as I possibly can. I don’t pick and choose who I respond…
Disastrous Literary Reading
I’m a huge fan of Writers with Drinks which, in my opinion, is the best literary series in San Francisco. The monthly event in the Mission is packed and star-studded (popular, famous writers). All the seats are taken twenty minutes…
Prezzies
“No need to plan a honeymoon. My wedding present is an all expense paid trip on the gay booze cruise!” Marc chuckled sadistically. He continued, “You know I’m not going to give you cash.” I was shocked. “What about Sabrina?” …
Panic Attack
The wedding is a little over a month away and I’m having a freakout. I wish I could take a mental health day, sit in a luxurious spa, and read trashy magazines. I have 28 days vacation and I can’t…
Healthy Choice
I read an interesting article in the Economist about Kaiser hospital’s integrated, efficient approach to health care. I have been a Kaiser member since high school. Only once did I lapse. When I got my first full-time job, I thought…
RSVP Be Damned
Well the deadline passed and there are a lot of invited guests who simply didn’t care to respond. It’s very very rude. I’m apt to revoke their invite. I’ve been told to be calm about it. Try to contact them…
Dress Update
I’ve been putzing around trying to figure out where to get my dress altered, considering I hadn’t spent much on the dress in the first place. I took it to a Filipino lady who has done a couple of my…
Catholic Engaged Encounter
With all the drudgery of wedding planning, there are also requirements that need to be fulfilled for the Catholic Church. Absolutely lovely! One of those requirements is a Catholic Engaged Encounter. Most couples choose the one day program, but our…