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June 25, 2009

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…

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June 24, 2009

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June 24, 2009

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…

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June 23, 2009

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June 22, 2009

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…

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June 19, 2009

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June 19, 2009

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?…

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June 19, 2009

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June 18, 2009

Birthday Dreams

A year ago when I celebrated my birthday with a big bash at an art gallery, I vowed that the following year would be different. “This time next year, I’m going to have a boyfriend and he’s going to make…

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June 17, 2009

Welcome Back!

I hope Daniel doesn’t mind me posting this email from him. It made my day. — You know, since yesterday it’s been on my mind at various points to send you this welcome email and I’m just now getting to…

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