Is our Wedding Date! Yup.....just about 9 months away and counting. Now, dont get any ideas ;0 The 9 month time line is just a coincidence! My Fiance and I are happily abstinent!
Anywho...
Im starting to feel the stress of planning already BUT Id like to think Im still on top of things, regardless.
I have my dress and veil paid for and on its way, the bridesmaid dresses are picked out and ready to be ordered, The church is set for the 25th and 26th, I have a cake appointment at Ricks Dessert Diner next tuesday (Ree you coming still?), a call into The Hilton for a possible reception site, my DJ is picked out...I just need to call him today and FINALLY...our pre-marital classes start Feb. 5 and let me tell ya....both of us are less than thrilled to have to go to class lol Im sure it will be interesting to say the least :) OH and the most important thing...one food item we will be serving for sure is Cabbage Rolls........yes...take it in....apparently you cant have a wedding without them. I was informed this wonderful information by Julians mother...who of course, will be making these unpleasant delights lol It makes me laugh just thinking about her serving our guests cabbage rolls so much that Im actually cool with it. How funny (and odd,yes) will that be? Im sure Im up for more surprises down the road but I dont care....they'll just make for an even more memorable and unique wedding :)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, December 22, 2008
We're Engaged!!
Julian and I are engaged and have been for a week now! Ive been slacking on posting our engagement story but I had a good excuse last week. My work computer took a dive and I was stuck using a computer that was not on the open DSL. Therefore, all the good websites were blocked!
So....without further adieu..
Our Story.
So last Saturday night (12/13/08) we had tickets to go see The Nutcracker. I had to picture a Land Rover event early that morning so Julian decided he would use that time to go install a new Norton Anti-virus program on my parents computer (and ask for my hand). We met back at my apartment, went to lunch, took a nap and started getting ready for the ballet. I wanted to get all dressed but I was having a MAJOR wardrobe issue and quickly turned my room upside down in a fit of rage. I was throwing a huge PMS tantrum while Julian kept his cool yet chuckling on the inside knowing what was to come later that night. Anyhow….I finally decide on something to wear and off we went!
We both wanted to get to the theater fairly early because last year we really enjoyed listening to a choir sing Christmas carols softy in the second tier foyer. Hoping for the same this year, we arrived at about 6:30ish. So did EVEYONE else……it was packed……and….there were no carolers this year. By this time Julian began to panic because his plan was to propose to me in front of the choir on the second tier with a minimal amount of people around. They wouldn’t even let us up the stairs. Ugh.
After the show when we were driving home Julian (okay, im going to call him Claudiu from now on) told me he had something to show me and I was not allowed to ask questions. I initially thought he was taking me to Leatherbys for ice cream because of the direction we had taken. After driving down Fulton a few blocks I started to realize what might be happening and it really became apparent when we pulled into the BMW dealership.
He again told me there was something he wanted to show me so we got out of the car and walked toward the lot of cars. He stopped at one point and turned to me saying “Do you know where we are?” I said, “at work?” His reply was “this is the exact spot where we first met” then he got on one knee and asked me to marry him!! Begin the instant water slides! Lol I cried like a baby. After all the hoops we jumped through with his family it seemed it was finally over! Pure excitement !
Want to see the actually security footage of him proposing? Someone help me figure out how to put video on here!!
So....without further adieu..
Our Story.
So last Saturday night (12/13/08) we had tickets to go see The Nutcracker. I had to picture a Land Rover event early that morning so Julian decided he would use that time to go install a new Norton Anti-virus program on my parents computer (and ask for my hand). We met back at my apartment, went to lunch, took a nap and started getting ready for the ballet. I wanted to get all dressed but I was having a MAJOR wardrobe issue and quickly turned my room upside down in a fit of rage. I was throwing a huge PMS tantrum while Julian kept his cool yet chuckling on the inside knowing what was to come later that night. Anyhow….I finally decide on something to wear and off we went!
We both wanted to get to the theater fairly early because last year we really enjoyed listening to a choir sing Christmas carols softy in the second tier foyer. Hoping for the same this year, we arrived at about 6:30ish. So did EVEYONE else……it was packed……and….there were no carolers this year. By this time Julian began to panic because his plan was to propose to me in front of the choir on the second tier with a minimal amount of people around. They wouldn’t even let us up the stairs. Ugh.
After the show when we were driving home Julian (okay, im going to call him Claudiu from now on) told me he had something to show me and I was not allowed to ask questions. I initially thought he was taking me to Leatherbys for ice cream because of the direction we had taken. After driving down Fulton a few blocks I started to realize what might be happening and it really became apparent when we pulled into the BMW dealership.
He again told me there was something he wanted to show me so we got out of the car and walked toward the lot of cars. He stopped at one point and turned to me saying “Do you know where we are?” I said, “at work?” His reply was “this is the exact spot where we first met” then he got on one knee and asked me to marry him!! Begin the instant water slides! Lol I cried like a baby. After all the hoops we jumped through with his family it seemed it was finally over! Pure excitement !
Want to see the actually security footage of him proposing? Someone help me figure out how to put video on here!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wordless Wednesday
Claudiu as a baby...
Claudiu and his dad in Romania
He's the naked butt on the right side.
Claudiu and his dad in Romania
Friday, December 5, 2008
Photoshop Friday!
This is a trick I use to get pictures off websites that have the "right click & save as" option disabled. For instance, lets say you take a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth... They have photographers everywhere snaping photos of everyone who is willing. The pictures are available for you to view but thats about it. If you want them you have to buy each for a crazy dollar amount. Want to just save the picture to your computer? Easy!
This is how I do it.....
I start by saving the website screen making sure the picture I want is in perfect view. To save, hold down the shift key and press the PrintScreen button on the keyboard (usually in the top right somewhere)
Then, open photoshop and click the New File tab on the top left. It should look like just a white piece of paper. The specs that come up should be fine so just click ok. Now go to the EDIT tab on the top left toolbar, scroll down and click paste!
You should now see your web page! Most times you will need to magnify the image before you crop out the picture but other than that, once you crop and save you are done! I admit...sometimes the quality isnt that great because the file size isnt large enough but hey, at least you dont have to pay an arm and a leg for a memory!
Julian, Valentin, Alekzandru and myself in front of Main Street Disney 03/08
This is how I do it.....
I start by saving the website screen making sure the picture I want is in perfect view. To save, hold down the shift key and press the PrintScreen button on the keyboard (usually in the top right somewhere)
Then, open photoshop and click the New File tab on the top left. It should look like just a white piece of paper. The specs that come up should be fine so just click ok. Now go to the EDIT tab on the top left toolbar, scroll down and click paste!
You should now see your web page! Most times you will need to magnify the image before you crop out the picture but other than that, once you crop and save you are done! I admit...sometimes the quality isnt that great because the file size isnt large enough but hey, at least you dont have to pay an arm and a leg for a memory!
Julian, Valentin, Alekzandru and myself in front of Main Street Disney 03/08
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wordless Wednesday
Pictures from Thanksgiving with the fam....
We all gathered at my mom and dads (Howie) house for the day..heres just a few random pics..
Mom and Duke
My Uncle Billy bowling on Wii......check out his form....awesome.
Grandma Teeing up for a game of Wii golf.
My mom and her brothers.
We all gathered at my mom and dads (Howie) house for the day..heres just a few random pics..
Mom and Duke
My Uncle Billy bowling on Wii......check out his form....awesome.
Grandma Teeing up for a game of Wii golf.
My mom and her brothers. Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Clever Girl!!
So...being the Britney Spears fan that I am, Ive been listening to songs from her new album CIRCUS on youtube. It will be in stores on 12/2 and I cant wait to go get it.
Anywho...there's a song I like titled "If You Seek Amy" the tune is catchy but I could not understand the lyrics to save my life. I finally figured it out after reading reviews of the song on youtube.
There is a chorus that goes..
" All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy" BUT what she is really saying (en cognito) is....
if-F
you-U
see-C
kay-K
me-ME!
hhaha....now it makes sense! Clever Brit.....clever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWyXO4MJBq0&feature=related
Anywho...there's a song I like titled "If You Seek Amy" the tune is catchy but I could not understand the lyrics to save my life. I finally figured it out after reading reviews of the song on youtube.
There is a chorus that goes..
" All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy" BUT what she is really saying (en cognito) is....
if-F
you-U
see-C
kay-K
me-ME!
hhaha....now it makes sense! Clever Brit.....clever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWyXO4MJBq0&feature=related
Monday, November 24, 2008
Weekend Recap...
I had such a crazy busy day on friday that I didnt have time to do a photoshop post..oh well..
Friday night was girls night and I didnt get home until 12am-ish! We went for a speedy dinner at Peisanos then off to the theater to see Twilight. Apart from a little cheese, the chatty 12yr olds and the endless chair kicks for Ree and Lauren (by the chatty 12yr olds), Id say the movie was pretty entertaining. I think it could have easily been better had we been in a theater with a more mature audience. It was apparent that all the MILD adult content of the movie was too much for these kids to handle...which was made obvious by all the snickering, giggling and ohh and awws. I could have done without all the mindless commentating and sound effects. As the movie ended and we were getting up to leave, Lauren (in a VERY lauren-like fashion) turned to the girls responsible for kicking her and Ree's chairs and proceeded to tell them "Thank you for kicking my chair the whole movie ladies, that was great". As SOON as this was going down Sheree and I couldt have moved any faster away from Lauren. Embarrassed, we made a bee line for the exit leaving Lauren behind to fend for herself. It was a fun laugh filled night with the girls.
On Saturday Julain and I made a trip to the wonderful world of Walmart and purchased a fake tree for christmas this year. I didnt have a tree last year and it just wasnt christmas without one. I hate to admit...but we actually put it together and plugged it in (pre-lit). Im a firm believer in the Christmas Decor Rule...Decorating AFTER Thanksgiving but I couldnt help myself. At least its JUST the tree..i will wait to put ornaments on after thursday's festivities.
Saturday evening we had pizza with my fam and just hung out at home all day Sunday.
Hope everyone is prepared for Thanksgiving this week!
Friday night was girls night and I didnt get home until 12am-ish! We went for a speedy dinner at Peisanos then off to the theater to see Twilight. Apart from a little cheese, the chatty 12yr olds and the endless chair kicks for Ree and Lauren (by the chatty 12yr olds), Id say the movie was pretty entertaining. I think it could have easily been better had we been in a theater with a more mature audience. It was apparent that all the MILD adult content of the movie was too much for these kids to handle...which was made obvious by all the snickering, giggling and ohh and awws. I could have done without all the mindless commentating and sound effects. As the movie ended and we were getting up to leave, Lauren (in a VERY lauren-like fashion) turned to the girls responsible for kicking her and Ree's chairs and proceeded to tell them "Thank you for kicking my chair the whole movie ladies, that was great". As SOON as this was going down Sheree and I couldt have moved any faster away from Lauren. Embarrassed, we made a bee line for the exit leaving Lauren behind to fend for herself. It was a fun laugh filled night with the girls.
On Saturday Julain and I made a trip to the wonderful world of Walmart and purchased a fake tree for christmas this year. I didnt have a tree last year and it just wasnt christmas without one. I hate to admit...but we actually put it together and plugged it in (pre-lit). Im a firm believer in the Christmas Decor Rule...Decorating AFTER Thanksgiving but I couldnt help myself. At least its JUST the tree..i will wait to put ornaments on after thursday's festivities.
Saturday evening we had pizza with my fam and just hung out at home all day Sunday.
Hope everyone is prepared for Thanksgiving this week!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)