tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53457261965606969302024-03-06T03:12:24.515-05:00Lemanie's RandomnessA lil blog about Relationships, Weight Loss, Cupcakes, & All the Randomness in Between...Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-87250840627279598452012-07-01T21:23:00.001-04:002012-07-01T21:23:26.709-04:00At Last We Meet Again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At last, we meet again. It seems forever and a day has passed since I've written. I'm sorry. The auto-pilot of life just grabbed hold of me and would not let go. But I'm back now for good. </div>
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I can't believe it's July. June evaporated right before my eyes. I did too much and yet it seemed like I didn't do enough. I've been told that in your late 20's you have to take the ride and hold on for dear life. Lately I've been learning how true in fact that statement is in the real world. </div>
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From the passing of my grandmother in April, my cousin's wedding jam packed with it's <i>"Uniqueness", </i>bullies in a particular area of my life from 9-5 that I can't talk about here, to losing a friend of 16 years over stupid double standards, to embracing the reality of being in a real relationship for two years and feeling the pressure of the length of time, to all that lurks in between. What a rough patch of time it's been. </div>
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But then the beauty of life shined through reminding me of good times to come and brought those good days to me in stunning technicolor. For my two year anniversary CJ took me to where we had our first date...and when he pulled up to my place he had flowers in his hand. He kissed me in the same spot he did 2 years ago. It was awesome. From all the frequent rain storms in New York I've seen 3 beautiful vibrant rainbows all giving me hope of a smile. I went to Mexico with CJ and experienced a whole different world that was so eye-opening to stare at ancient Mayan ruins that it took my breath away. I love my lil world but catching that glimpse of how big the world truly is has be hungry for more...I can't wait to plan my next adventure. Oh yeah and I'm on my way to 27 Dresses is starting up again with dress #2...very soon...</div>
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All of this has taught me so much...The good & the bad. </div>
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Starting this week I'm going to try and get back into the groove of things. I've been obsessed with Pinterest lately and with my trusty Nook I've been reading tons of magazines. My 27th birthday is in a lil over a month away and my gift to myself is organization & attempting to stop feeling like I'm constantly at a dead run or just <i>"scrapping by".</i> I want to feel confident in my actions and feel like I have a good grip on my chair of life. I've actually lost & kept off five pounds and for me that is a huge feat. More on all of this later. </div>
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I can't wait to see what the blog world has been up to. I missed you guys. You have all opened my eyes to so much...I can't wait to see what will be next! =) </div>
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The Wedding did happen...but what a story do I have to tell....<br />
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Have you ever been a wedding where the bride shows up to venue at 11:45am when she was supposed to be there at 8:30am and the ceremony was supposed to be at 11:30am.... <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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A Wedding with Doves thrown after the announcement of Husband & Wife, but then the doves won't come out of the box so the groom has to shake them out and up into the air?.... <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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One where all the bridesmaids shoes were ruined because the photographer told us to stand in the grass and we sunk right into it with our high-heels???.... <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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A wedding where the sermon mentions bank accounts, divorce, & how a marriage is ruined so don't do this and that? <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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A Wedding where the Bride & Groom sat at their own table and barely talked to any of the guests??? <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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Have you ever been to a wedding when the whole bridal party, bride, & groom don't show up until 10:15 when they were supposed to all be there between 8:30am-9am??? <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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A wedding where there is a jeweled belt on the cake?????? <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">I have...</span></b></i><br />
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Needless to say this was the oddest wedding ever. I showed up at the venue on time and NO ONE WAS THERE!!!! Never would I think I'd be the first ones to be there. My parents and I had mimosas with the staff. Slowly everyone came and the panic rose because the bride was late. We couldn't get a hold of her either until she walked in at 11:45am. During the ceremony a train went by so you couldn't hear the pastor & then the firehouse whistle went off.... What is odd is that EVERY picture I have of the bride she is not smiling... Ever smile on my cousin looks fake...I don't know what to think of that. I can't believe we all ruined our shoes in the mucky grass. The food at the place we went to was inedible. The bride & groom just stayed at their own table. I don't have one picture w/ my cousin and just one picture with the bride that I had to wait in line to get because they didn't go around to anybody...Who does that??? There was enthusiast dancers with barely any clothes on that was tacky, the cake had too much bling on it, and one of the other bridesmaids never even said hello to me. The maid of honor didn't make a toast, the bride's family stayed on one side & my family was on the other side. It was so odd... They had a video montage of the wedding at the wedding...HUH?!?!?! We all banged our spoons on the glasses and Alex didn't get the hint to kiss his wife. I really felt like I was at someone's wedding I didn't know because of how impersonal they were to the guests...It was unbelievable.<br />
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I could go on forever about how awkward things were but there are some beautiful pictures I'd like to share.... The two best parts of the wedding was dancing w/ CJ and one of the bride's cousins dragging me on the dance floor and said, <i>"Melanie, we have to steal you to dance! We're cousins now! We have to dance"!</i> It was the nicest thing ever...and it didn't even come from my new cousin-in-law. It came from her second cousin through marriage...Weird...<br />
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Alas here are some pretty pictures that I manage to take...Carrying my phone in my cleavage is hard to do when your dress is held up by double sided tape. I did love how I did my hair. First time using a curling iron....<br />
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I'm happy it's over....This wedding was an ordeal. I can now hang Bridesmaids Dress #1 in my closet now...Whew...</div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-28169033935897878002012-05-19T23:23:00.005-04:002012-05-19T23:23:59.188-04:00The Wedding is Tomorrow & WHAT NOT TO DO....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Cousin's Wedding is Tomorrow...I have never been so unsure about a wedding in my entire life. I don't know what to think about anything. All I know is I have to be at the Florentine Gardens at 8:30am dressed and ready to go & that's where I'll be. If the bride shows up & if the groom shows up and it actually happens at 11am like it is supposed to then it will be a miracle. The weird part is that I am not exaggerating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed BIG TIME.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><i><b>IF SOMEONE THROWS A PARTY FOR EVERYONE TO GET AQUAINTED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING, TO GO OVER REHERSAL PLANS & SEE FAMILY, THE FUTURE BRIDE & GROOM SHOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE....</b></i></span></div>
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I will report back tomorrow w/ the details of this awkward as hell wedding I will be attending. Please Wish Me Luck! </div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-30488556396998386082012-05-16T23:10:00.001-04:002012-05-16T23:10:11.725-04:00I Wish I Could...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sit down and write a 400 pg zombie romance novel in one weekend. Just sit and write for hours and the thoughts will keep on flowing...</div>
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Skip my cousin's wedding on Sunday...I've changed my mind about the whole thing...I don't want to be a part of it.</div>
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Hear one of my grandmother's stories about the 50's and how she ran into Charleston Heston & how we are related to the Duke of Alba on her 89th birthday that would have been this Saturday...</div>
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Go into a store and buy whatever my heart desired, not just have a Pin Board of "If I had a Million Dollars".</div>
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Walk down the streets of New York City and suddenly have a movie director say, "You're it! You're what we've been looking for!" & cast me in a major motion picture....</div>
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Get over this horrific cold...I have a date w/ Theraflu tomorrow...works every time...</div>
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Have all the answers to every question. Actually no, I wish I could read minds...Yeah, that'd be pretty sweet.</div>
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Not be so tired all the time...</div>
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Be more secure & confident in my actions. </div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">What Do You Wish You Could Do?</span></b></div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-3257297903826162962012-05-15T13:52:00.003-04:002012-05-15T13:52:30.679-04:00The Balance…Defining the Edge…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Somehow in all the craziness, Cj and I have a balance of
give & take in our relationship. The balance appeared one day naturally and
we just let it swing us here & there. I think this is one of the reasons
that our relationship works. When I’m sick he makes me soup, when he’s sick I
make him tea, and we are both sick we decide to stay away from each other so we
can both get better. Lol. I’ve been going to his band practices for support, he’s
going to my cousin’s wedding to support me, he came and held my hand the entire
duration of my grandmother’s funeral, and every time he speaks about his late
father I fasten my mouth closed and listen to him, letting him talk for hours if
he chooses. We’ve been talking a lot about our possible future together and
this balance is one of our strong points…</div>
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When the lead singer of CJ’s band noticed I was coming to
more practices she took me aside and asked me a question:</div>
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<b><i>Why do you come to practices to watch CJ? You have come to
the last three of them…Why?</i></b></div>
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A lil dumbfounded at her question, I answered because he
asked me to come and it was within my power to go. I told her how he is supportive
of my Adult Ed Cupcake Class and has even helped me on several occasions
deliver them &/or tell people how great my cupcakes are. I would love to do
the same for his new band. Take photos if he needs me to or videotape them
playing. I went on to say we’ve been in a relationship for 2 years & if he
wants me to be there, then I will be there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I wouldn't think twice. </span>He also looks hot playing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>his bass but I didn’t tell her that
lol. </div>
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She looked at me w/ a half-smile and said,</div>
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<b><i>“I’m considering breaking up w/ my boyfriend because he won’t
come to see me practice & sing. I’ve done several things for him just
because he’s asks me too but he won’t return the support to me. Is that messed
up or what? Shouldn’t he want to go to practice to support me? It is so awesome that you come to see CJ play. He lights up
like a F**** Christmas tree when you come w/ him…I want that with my boyfriend…is
that too much to ask for???”</i></b></div>
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I looked her dead in the eye and told her that it is <b>NOT</b> too
much to ask your boyfriend to come see you sing & play. There should be
that balance between a boyfriend & girlfriend and support. She shook her
head, <i style="color: purple;">“Yeah”</i> and was like <i><span style="color: purple;">“Exactly”</span></i>. I told her they should sit down together
and really evaluate what each other wants from their relationship.
I hope they work it out, or find out that they aren’t right for each other
& want different things. *Keeping my fingers crossed for her*</div>
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<b>Do you agree? Is there a balance in your relationship of
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<b>I’d love hear…</b></div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-74210638110650169592012-05-14T09:27:00.000-04:002012-05-14T09:27:12.646-04:00Sick & Phone Calls…<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Forgive the lack of posts last week, but I’ve been so sick I
can barely keep my head up. Of course when you’re sick it turns out to be the
busiest week. I’m lucky tho to be sick now because I have the wedding this
weekend & my trip to Cancun next month. Whew…Nothing a lil more tea, lime,
& honey can’t help! =) I also discovered the trilogy everybody has been
discussing… <b style="color: red;">“Fifty Shades of Grey”</b>…Let’s
just say it’s so good I read the first book in 2 days…and I’m now on the second
one…I can’t put it down. I want to go buy CJ a silver textured tie…<i>*Wink Wink*</i></div>
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Speaking of that wedding…I received an odd phone call from
my cousin who is getting married this weekend last Friday night. He sounded so
tired & defeated and I couldn’t quite place why he was calling at first.
Then he spit it out, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">“Mel, I need help. I’m
going out of my mind with this wedding. There is so much I need to do and no
time. My fiancée is going out of her mind. She is so fucking frazzled. Can you
please call her and tell her you’ll help her out??</span>”</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told him of course I’ll help. He proceeded
to say,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <span style="color: blue;">“Great! I knew I asked the right
person. My fiancée can’t stand my sister so you’re the only one that can help.”</span></i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long story short I agreed that I would help
where I can with everything & would call Carol, the fiancée the next day.</div>
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Ring..Ring…No answer from Carol. I called again, no answer,
left a voicemail letting her know I’m here if she needs me. No call-back. I
text her later that day explaining I’m here to help in case she didn’t get my
calls. To which I receive a text back, <i style="color: purple;">“Hey
Mel sorry my phone was dead. Everything is falling into place we don’t need any
extra help. Thank you tho!”</i> I don’t think she realizes that I everyone
knows if your phone is dead it goes straight to voicemail, so I doubt her phone
was dead because it rang multiple times. I called her less than 24 hours after
my cousin called me….Something is wrong here. I’m not sure if my cousin is
getting cold feet or Carol is too stubborn & frazzled to ask for help. This
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To be a fly on the wall in their apartment this week would
be an enlightening experience. I hope it works out but frantic calls from my
cousin & then a different response from the fiancée is not making me jump
for joy. I wonder if my cousin will call me again this week... I hope he doesn’t call me.</div>
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Also they are not having the cameras on the tables at this wedding??? Isn't that a must-have for weddings so you get more pictures of the guests?? Oh boy...</div>
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Work calls…I will have another post later today. Good luck
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Wow, Pinterest is amazing because somehow I found a picture
of a Pear w/ my name on it?!?!?! *Insert Creepy Music*. But it is completely right
on the mark. I am a Pear, hear my roar. What am I talking about? Well, “People
with a <b>Pear Body Shape</b> have hips wider than their shoulders because
their bodies store fat there and on the thighs.” Via <a href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/waist-to-hip-ratio-calculator/pear-body-shape.php">BMI CALCULATOR</a>. That is my body in a nutshell. It
sounds silly to assign a fruit doppelganger to see what body type you are but
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Reading all the articles on how to properly work-out has
pushed my brain into overdrive w/ lil success. I can’t do a plank position to
save my life. However that’s okay, there are other just as powerful &
effective exercises that do the same thing. I think even just telling myself, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Hey that’s okay that you can’t do the plank
position”</i> is a motivator to do something else that will be more constructive
for my body-type. There is even articles called, <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/best-workout-for-a-pear-shaped-body">"Best Workout for a Pear Body"</a> that brings a smile to my face. Accepting my body-type has helped me to realize there are
specific things I can do to help that will get real results & it brings on a
more positive feeling of accomplishment. The websites I’ve been using to see
these work-outs in before & after positions are Shape Magazine, Women’s
Heath Magazine, Whole Living, Fitness Pal, & Spark Diet. ( FYI – Magazines all
have websites and usually display exercepts from their new issues online – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">if your trying to cut money corners</i> –
don’t buy that $5 magazine, just look on their website for that big article’s highlights.) </div>
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Mostly I’ve been working on lots of cardio to work out my
legs & hips. My arms have always been muscular from my Track Field Events
days & Cheerleading so my main concentration is my hips & legs. I have
been getting up every hour, even if it’s just to the kitchen at work to get a
drink. On lunch time I’ve been walking at least 20 minutes a day. I just wasn’t
seeing enough results changing my diet alone…The Treadmill & the Bike are
really bringing this to light I think. I have been noticing my belly is flatter
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In regards to my diet, I have been trying to incorporate
more detoxing foods like blueberries, strawberries, & blackberries into my
diet, especially for breakfast. Ah, and mangos…One medium mango is perfect
snack for me along w/ some Almonds. Also, Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt w/ the
fruit on the bottom is my new go-to meal finisher. I actually have been trying
to eat smaller portions at lunch on smaller plates…BUT after completing my meal
if I’m still hungry 20 minutes later I will eat the Yogurt and usually it
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<li>Do not eat anything out of a bag. Pour out the
chips you are going to eat in a bowl or on a plate. That way you see what your
eating, not just blindly pulling out chips or candy.</li>
<li>I’ve switched to Skim Plus Dairy Creamer at work
to nix the extra cream calories in my coffee. I really can’t taste the
difference. </li>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Look at Positive & Healthy Women as
motivation, not the Victoria Secret catalog. – <b>Examples</b>: Jennifer Goodwin,
Jennifer Hudson, Sara Rue, Raven Simone, Jordin Sparks, & even Kelly
Osbourne who has kept off the DWTS weight loss.</li>
<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>I stopped drinking beer. It has been hard to
resist a Corona w/ lime, but a glass of wine leaves me more satisfied w/ no
wear near the amount of carbs. </li>
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are Working? Are you a Pear, an Apple, or an Hour-Glass?? How do you deal w/
it?</b></div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-16400602985611739692012-05-07T22:21:00.001-04:002012-05-07T22:21:14.857-04:00The Case of the Mondays...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever have just one of those days? What was funny was I thought today was going productive & I was getting a lot done!?!? I even wrote out a "To Do" list and I'm happy to say I crossed off a lot of things I had to do off that list, but apparently it didn't show on my face. I must have looked really sad because my boss even came to me and asked me, <i>"What was wrong?"</i>. A lil dumbfounded I told him nothing...just a lil tired. But there is something not quite right and I can't put my finger on it. </div>
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I'm not depressed, but I think being here & there & then here & then cartwheeling over there is showing on my face. That is so not like me. I am totally that lil kitty up there hoping to catch that red light. I want to be all smiles and not be Wednesday Addams 24-7. I also have been working out & exercising so I'm not sure if it's just the awkward phase between goal weight & um...not. I'm oddly losing more weight in my face so my dark circles are more pronounced & my cheeks look hollow... hmmm...I need that vacation I think to rejuvenate. </div>
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Hopefully seeing Eve 6 on Thursday night will help bring my spark back too. Remember Eve 6, they sang, "Inside Out" & "Here's to Tonight" that was on every Totally Hits or Now CD back in the day. It should rock! </div>
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Oh Friday...Thank you for finally arriving! I missed you so much! This week was long...ever so long...but Cinco De Mayo is going to bring yummy burritos & tons of Sangria! Woohoo!! Can't Wait! What is also really cool is that Saturday is going to be what scientists are calling a Super Moon! If you look for the moon on the horizon right as the sun is setting and the moon is peeking forward it will appear larger than the life & bright as anything! It makes me want to watch "Moonstruck" for Cosmo's Moon. hehe...Actually because it's a full Moon no wonder this week was so crazy!! =)<br />
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But the craziness will have to let me go for a week in June because.....<br />
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I"M GOING TO MEXICO!!! Cj & I finally booked our vacation!! We are staying at the Gran Bahia Principe Coba All-Inclusive! I've never been there so I'm like totally excited. This is just what we needed...<br />
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Have a great weekend, Remember to look for the Big Super Moon!!!!</div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-68014904086450288542012-05-02T22:53:00.001-04:002012-05-03T07:48:20.275-04:00What “NOT” To Do At A House Bridal Shower…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two weekends ago, my cousin’s fiancée, Carol, had her Bridal
Shower at my Aunt’s house. Everyone
knows there has been a lot of tension regarding this wedding & the events
that are preceding the big day on May 20<sup>th</sup>, and the Bridal shower
was no exception. I’m almost thankful for these mishaps because whenever my big
day comes or other friends of mine I’m definitely more knowledgeable now on the
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Carol’s maid of honor lives in North Carolina, ergo my Aunt,
her future mother-in-law threw her a bridal shower. Contrary to my lil cousin’s
beliefs, the mother of the groom IS NOT traditionally supposed to throw the
shower. My lil cousin, the groom’s sister, who is 23 years old thinks she has <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">“taught me a lesson”</span></i> by correcting me on
who is supposed to do it when I asked about the maid of honor. She really needs
to see the movie, <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">“Bridesmaids”</span></i> & shut up. Traditionally it’s the maid of honor
or the Bridesmaids pool together but hey, I thought it was an awesome gesture
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All in all, I'm hoping the wedding is beautiful and I wish the best for my cousin & Carol. The wedding is in 18 days. I just got my Bridesmaid's dress back too & the alteration is perfect. Almost there...Almost Wedding #1 Down. Can't wait! </div>
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What powerful words to motivate me through this month of May. April was ended on such a sad note, but it has taught me to not wait until tomorrow, but seize the day. My grandmother loved the beauty of the world & I want to make sure I experience all that I can. The possibilities are endless...</div>
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Elizabeth Gilbert ate, prayed, & loved in her year journey through Italy, India, & Bali, finding a truer version of herself. Julie Powell dramatically cooked her way through Julia Child's cookbook, <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">"Mastering the Art of French Cooking"</span></i> and forever changed her life. The Olympic contestants took 4 years to train for this upcoming Olympics and the fervor of their determination motivates millions for the chance at the next series of games. What if I started something that could forever change my life?? What if I had that goal & determination??</div>
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I've learned that this room isn't going clean itself, the perfect job isn't going to fall in my lap, and those last 15 pounds aren't going to melt off eating burritos every other day. I have to take one step, then another, and then another. A friend of mine recently told me that while he was being there for his Dad at AAA meetings he was learning valuable life lessons that truly affect one's life for the better. The most important one was baby steps. Leaping can overwhelm or even leave you vulnerable to broken ankles (metaphorically speaking). But baby steps are gradual & can result in awesome things. Thanks Alex for telling me that when I needed it.</div>
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In the month of May I plan on starting to become Wilton Certified so I can teach more Cupcake Classes. I've already gone to the gym two days this week and loving the natural endorphin rush. Nothing too crazy, some bicycling & treadmill. Hopefully I'll work my way up the machines. I plan to start weaning myself off of Soda. I know it's going to suck, but instead I'm going to try to drink Tea. I want to truly Spring/Summer Clean my apartment, yes even dusting the radiators. It's all within my reach...I just have to remember I can do it, I deserve it. </div>
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I really do wonder what my life will be like in a year from now...May 1st, 2013...here I come...</div>
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Clyde said, <i>“Yes I would tell her.”</i> Now, personally I applaud Clyde's honesty to Katrina right off the bat. It may sound mean, but he didn't say it in a condescending way or as a snicker, he was just telling the truth. Depending on how you act on those first dates, a few stretched truths sometimes wiggle their way into the “About Me” categories.<span> I told Katrina to not be mad at him that he would tell her about a future dress but appreciate that he would give her a true blunt honest response. Sometimes due to the relationship status those stretched truths become lies so the other person doesn't get hurt, but I'm a sucker for pure honesty.</span></div>
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I would be so happy if CJ told me that I didn't look good in that dress or those shoes. He actually hates these pair of flats I bought, but I realized he only hates them because the design is too busy. When he told me he didn't like them, I of course was pissed for a second, but then I took them off and changed my shoes. Every girl I know loves them on me, so it must be a girl thing to like them. CJ didn't yell or sound like a jerk, he simply stated "Hey Babe, I don't like those shoes, you should wear those black ones. They are really cute on you." I'm not going to NOT wear these shoes anymore, but I'm only going to wear them when he isn't around. I guess I'm weird but because he was honest & not an asshole about it, I took the criticism and went on like nothing happened. Even CJ was shocked I didn't blow up at him.</div>
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I calmly told CJ that I thought how he told me about not liking the shoes was nicely done. I think guys forget that they can say something negative to their girlfriends without coming off as an assholes if they tell us nicely & constructively. I told Clyde all of that after hearing about the future dress issue, and said well don't come right and say "That dress makes you look fat" to Katrina, but perhaps say, "Hey, hmmm...I like that other dress you wore to so & so better. Why don't you wear that, instead?" Clyde nodded, hugged me, and said I hope I remember that because that's perfect! </div>
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This weekend I went over to my grandparents' house to start organizing old photos and found pictures of the day my parents met. It was a classic story of a girl catching the bouquet & a boy catching the garter and a wedding. My mom's sorority sister was my father's cousin, ergo they both were this lady's wedding. It always sounded so romantic to me. Then my Mom called my Father for the date 3 days later and they went to see Star Wars. =) </div>
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"Besame Mucho" in Spanish means "Kiss Me Much." It was one of my grandmother's favorite songs to play on the piano. I can still hear her banging it out on the piano as I write this post. I will never forget how beautiful it sounded.<br />
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The past 3 days have been a set of the hardest days of my life. Saying goodbye & gathering up all the memories in my mind to ensure they are in a special place. My grandmother was such a lively woman who had such a strong laugh you could hear it outside if you were inside & vise versa. From her beautiful life I have to take from her some valuable lessons & realize I have to live everyday to the fullest w/ all the world's joys. For example, I have to learn how to salsa dance better. Cj and I love to dance and he especially loves Spanish music. I want to be able to dance w/ a glass on my head just like her. I want to always have love in my heart and cherish it. I want to learn how to make empanadas. I want to have parties to bring people joy like she always did. I want to make people happy. I want to finish the Moonlight Sonata that her & I never finished when I was younger on the piano. It makes me smile wanting to do all of this. Yes...I can't wait.<br />
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I'm also going to try and get as many photos as I can find at my grandparent's house and put them properly in albums. My grandfather said I can do whatever I want. I'm going to have to be the one to keep all the records and I am delighted at the chance. I can't wait for that either.<br />
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It's never easy losing a family member. But through friends, family, and precious memories it does make it a lil easier. One day at time... =)<br />
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No one ever wants to write this blogpost but it must be written. One of my grandmothers, my father's mother, Carmen, passed away yesterday afternoon at 12:52pm. She was 87 years old. I'm okay, but of course you have to cry off and on. She is at peace now. I got to see her on Saturday and got to tell her I loved her. The last time I saw her awake was my last weekend's stolen moment. She looked me in the eyes and said, "Melanie I love you". That is one of the greatest stolen moments I will never ever forget. I loved her so much. She was one hell of a feisty Spanish lady from Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She would always dance w/ a glass of water on her head, and tell me stories of from the 50's of meeting Charleston Heston, and how beautiful the Domincan Republic is, and I will always remember her cackling laugh. She played the piano all the time and was such a wonderful gardener. I would love listen to her play for hours and hours. She was the belle of the ball.<br />
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Today was the hardest day of all. We had to make arrangements and my poor grandfather & father froze. I stepped in and helped at the parlor. I feel like I've aged 10 years today but I needed to take today off from work & needed to be there for my family. I can't stop sighing. I'll never stop replaying my memories of her over and over in my head. Please God bless my grandmother & St Anthony find her so she can rest in peace. Love you always Grammy.<br />
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I love writing those words at my job. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Resolved Conflict.</span></b> Well, the Bridesmaid's dress fiasco is almost over so I can almost write that down for this part of the wedding. The bridesmaids dress has been picked and it is very pink and has a one shoulder strap floral strap. I hate to say it but I actually like the dress. If I got rid of the floral strap I could use it again in the future. I'm not sure if I'm saying that with sarcasm or not. lol. But it is very pretty & very flattering, perfect for a Spring wedding. I can't believe all that bloodletting and chaos was over one simple dress that wasn't even a $100. <i>*Shaking my head*</i><br />
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That total Myspace-esque picture up there is me in my Aunt's bathroom when I was trying the dress on earlier for the lady to get her alteration measurements. Luckily it won't be that many alterations, just in the bust. I was swimming in it, but everywhere else fit perfect.<i> *Let out breath I was holding...* </i>Also I found silver shoes at Sears and seriously only paid $16 for them, thank you Veteran's Day Preview sale. They are a perfect heel height for the dress. Yeah!!<br />
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Pardon me that the pictures are in the bathroom, but my Aunt doesn't have a full-length mirror. Here is the dress & shoes...The dress is down to the floor too.<br />
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I have fought the urge long enough...I want to buy a Kitchenaid stand mixer. These beautiful & colorful mixer have been around since 1955 and finally seeing one this afternoon at Williams Sonoma I felt the pang in my chest of <i>"I Want One"</i>. I guess my Kitchen Aid clock started ticking, hehe.<br />
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I have a mixer that used to be Mother's and I swear she's had that thing since I was a lil girl. At least 20 or so years if not more. It does the job good for my cupcake classes but it's time to breakout the new.<br />
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The price is approximately $300. That's not terrible, but when your watching ever penny to save money it's going to be a mini feat because you can't just buy the mixer...there are attachments.I would love the pasta making one and the ice cream one.<br />
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Well, I'm definitely going to be watching the store circulars and watching the online overstock shops. If I don't get one now, this maybe my "Day after Thanksgiving" splurge piece. Ooo if I buy it at Kohl's on a weekend where there is a 30% coupon AND Extra-Bucks for every $50 spent, buying the mixer at $300 wouldn't be that bad. Hmmm...decisions decisions.. =)<br />
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By the picture, I'm sure you guys are questioning why I put of a picture up from the awesome movie <i>"The Proposal"</i> to kick off my post. Well there is a reason and I hope there aren't people who are reading my blog that I don't know about in my daily life. Anywho let's get started...<br />
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Two weeks ago, a person in my life, not CJ, asked me what type of wedding ring I would like in case CJ proposed to me. This person is very close to him and if I was an anime cartoon I would have been flying through the air with lil hearts everywhere when she asked me. She had a catalog to show me from Macy's so I could get an idea. After the glow of being asked this question wore off, I was absolutely flabbergasted she asked me about this because I have no idea if it's just her wanting to know my dream ring or if this is CJ asking me for him so he'd have a clue...Or is it a completely different reason all together?? I wonder...<br />
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But honestly I'm scared to start poking around the gossip wheel for that information because I want to be suprised if this a real legitimate possibility in my future. But now I'm trying so hard to NOT to let it slip that this occurrence happened when I'm talking to CJ. I have been trying not to put any pressure on him about moving in, which still hasn't happened, or eventually getting married. We've only been together 2 years...there is no reason to rush. This is exciting tho...I'm keeping my fingers crossed... =)Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-79379070071155443282012-04-16T09:35:00.003-04:002012-04-16T09:35:28.896-04:00Monday, Monday...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Good Moring, Monday Morning. I can’t help but hum <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Monday Monday”</i> by the Mammas & the
Pappas today. It seems like it’s going to be just <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“one of those days”.</i> I’m already at work trying to jot down these
quick ideas before I start the multitude of work I have to complete. If there
only was a way to squeeze out a lil more time in the morning for daydreaming
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This weekend was full of love, birthdays, memories &
sinking ships. I saw all 4 of my grandparents over the course of the 2
jam-packed days and hearing <i style="color: red;">“I love you
Melanie”</i> from each of them warmed my soul. One of the greatest stolen moments. I know I say this a lot, but I’m
truly lucky to have them all in my life. One of my grandmother’s turned 87
yesterday. Unbelievable & she is still feisty as ever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hehe. Saturday night my friend Zoe and I went
to see the movie Titanic on the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the infamous
day. She and I went to see the movie 15 years ago when it first came out. I
still cried, but how could you not? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
lot of things have changed since then that it’s truly crazy. We didn’t even
have cell phones back then & couldn’t get into the movie without a parent
present. Lol. Seeing it on the big screen again I noticed a few new things too.
I didn’t realize it was Billy Zane’s family who funded the whole expedition for
the Diamond & at 11 I didn’t know that the Guggenheims were on that ship.
Poor people, may they all rest in peace.</div>
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This week is going to be a mish mosh of cake pops, more
family visits, possibly seeing CJ’s new band rock it out in their very own studio
space, and the Bridal Shower for my cousin’s fiancée. I’m basically going to
hold on and let the roller coaster take me where it wants to this week. Here’s
hoping it all pans out alright! </div>
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I have to start working, but I want to leave you guys with
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">“It’s never too late to start something great.”</span> </i></b></span></div>
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was waiting to see Titanic, we went to Barnes & Noble real fast. I was
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about 172 things that it is never too late to start. It was so motivating
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Sweet Weekend you are almost here! I seemed to blink and you were gone, but seriously this week overstayed it's welcome w/ way too much work. I couldn't seem to get my footing w/ anything constructive. It happens, but hopefully I can catch up some rest tomorrow. </div>
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Tomorrow I'm going to visit one of my grandmother's in the hospital. She was not feeling well and has no energy. Hopefully some re-hydration & some antibiotics will do her some good! Sunday it's my other grandmother's 87th birthday! Seriously these women are so strong and have been such a positive influence on my life. I love them so much! </div>
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Maybe just maybe I will even get to see <span style="color: purple;">Titanic</span>. I first saw it when I was 11...Unbelievable how time flies. Now I can go see it without a parent & don't need the token sex/nudity talk I got back then. lol. Hopefully too I can get some reading time for "The Hunger Games." I started it and the book did grip me but my auto-pilot tendencies this week knocked the wind out of me a lil too much to pick it up again. </div>
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since I started this new blog for my new followers. Yes, you’ve seen I teach a
cupcake decorating class, love to eat in a fancy restaurant every once in a
blue moon, I’m trying to process becoming an actual adult w/ adult decisions,
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*One of my favorite things ever is Blooper Reels. I can watch
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*Once upon a time I wanted to be a Fashion Designer…and a
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*All through my life I’ve been compared to Sleeping Beauty
because I always look exhausted. My engineering sorority name was even Aurora.
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*I have Adult A.D.H.D. and it sucks, plain and simple. I have
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*I can be the laziest person ever. Here’s an example: It’s
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*I love meeting famous people. I met Dan Akroyd & have a signed Skullhead vodka bottle, I met Pat Benatar and have her signed book, Molly Ringwald too! I am always looking for a new signing!!</div>
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Saturday 3pm = Passover Seder at CJ's Mom's friend's house</div>
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Satuday 9pm = CJ's cousin Sam's birthday party</div>
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Sunday 10am = Easter lunch at my other Grandparent's house in Connecticut</div>
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Sunday 3pm = Easter Dinner at CJ's cousin's house. </div>
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Somehow we squeezed it all in. It was a lil tough to be honest. By the last car ride home, I was so quiet CJ asked me what was wrong? I told him sheer exhaustion, which is a serious understatement. hehe.<br />
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Hi Everyone! Right before Easter I thought I would tell you about a lil movie about a man and a bunny. James Stewart, the actor, is the star of the movie and this film is a lil different than the usual popular films. In this one, James Stewart plays a man who happens to have a friend named, <i>Harvey. </i>However Harvey is only seen by this one man. The hysteria commences, and there is some really witty dialogue, and yes people think James is utterly insane. BUT then a few interesting lil things happen, including a portrait of James & his friend Harvey is made and you are staring at a very large, white rabbit. Is Harvey real, is he not, or is James crazy? It's an adorable comedy that was made in 1950 that really should make it onto TV and TCM more. It actually has an 8.1 rating on IMDB, surprisingly. <br />
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P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a
human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged
others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a
mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become
the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming
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I highly recommend this cute lil movie! It makes you laugh, smile, and appreciate the lil joys of life! I give it a 10! =)</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">I truly hope you all have a great holiday weekend, be it Easter or Passover or any holiday, Enjoy!! </span></b></div>
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<b><i style="color: red;">- Love, Melanie <3 </i></b></div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345726196560696930.post-89622030073743891602012-04-05T10:24:00.000-04:002012-04-05T10:24:03.228-04:00Shouldn't I Have Recieved the Invitation By Now??? Is that Normal....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/">Sources</a></span></div>
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As my life is starting to take the next twists & turns, I'm starting to realize I am more naive on certain subjects than I thought. For example following a lot of Mommy blogs I'm learning what to do, what not to do, and what to expect, and how to properly nose clip your nose for the first diaper overloads... But all of that will come in due time when I'm ready.<br />
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Mostly now, my life is throwing at me a few weddings, especially my cousin's wedding, which has just been a bag of fun & surprises <i>*insert sarcasm here*</i>. The wedding is May 20th. This is my first wedding where I have been part of it and I'm frankly a lil confused on the timing of everything so I'm hoping to bat around some ideas w/ everyone here so the next wedding I have to help plan I'll have more of a clue. I also have to add in for my cousin's wedding that he is very lazy and it appears that his fiancee is a queen at procrastinating. Here has been the timeline of receiving information. <br />
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<u><b style="color: red; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">SAVE THE DATE:</b></u></div>
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The wedding is May 20th. Guests received the <i>"Save the Date"</i> cards in late February. A lil less than 3 months before the wedding. But then a wedding I have to go to on November 10th, 2012 sent out the <i>"Save the Date" </i>magnets<i> </i>in early March, roughly 7 months before. I think the 7 months prior is better.<br />
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<b style="color: purple;">What is the Protocol on How Early to send the "Save the Date" card??</b></div>
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As I've stated, my cousin's wedding is a lil over 2 months away and I have not recieved the wedding invitation yet. I just received the Bridal Shower invitation, which the shower is in 2 weeks. But because this is my first wedding I'm being invited to, I really don't know if this is odd....</div>
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<b style="color: purple;">What is the Protocol on How Early to send the Wedding Invitations?</b></div>
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<b style="color: purple;"> Any Ideas?</b></div>Lemaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13167867886015707501noreply@blogger.com4