Baby Got First Dance

Possibly the most amusing first dance video.  Ever.  

I just dare you to find something funnier.  Really.

Wind It Up Means I Love You

Craig doesn't plan a lot, but when he does, he makes it count!  Once, he told be to leave a night free.

November 29th, 2006 (man, I keep a good calendar).

I meet him at my place and we get in his car and drive around,  a lot.  After getting a little lost, we get to a concert venue.  Already running late, we race to our seats.  Running along the outside of the stadium, I hear these opening notes.

I should also add that the Barenaked Ladies are my favorite band.  I had already listened to the CD 'Wind It Up' was on so much that I knew the lyrics by heart.  Steven Page leaving the band has me a bit heartbroken, but that's another story.  So this guy I'd been dating, semi-long distance, took me to see my favorite band.  And the show was amazing.  I remember sitting way up in our see watching the tiny performers rock out, and I thought how I was damn luck to be with this guy.

Later that night, curled up and almost ready to go to sleep, I decided to doing something terribly rash.  I wanted to tell Craig I loved him.  Seemed in part a ridiculous idea to tell that to a guy I'd only dated 4 months.  Plus, I'd been hurt before telling that to guys I'd dated much longer.  So I thought, I'll wait.  Probably till he says it first.  But still... I was so happy, and wanted to share it with him.  I went ahead.  The conversation went something like this.

B: Honey...

C: Yes?

B: I have something...to... uhhh.... tell you...

C: Yes?

B: I.. uhh.... think I love you.

At which point, Craig said the second best thing someone could say in that situation.

C: That's awesome.

Then he said the best thing someone could say.

C: I love you too.

Happiness all around.  

:)

P.S. Looking for a good 'Wind It Up' video, I found this amazing fan video.  It has puppets.  Enjoy.

Thrifty/Thrilling Shoes

Another thrifty/thrilling post. Here are some amazing shoes, and of course, their thrifty alternatives!

For a cute, wrap heel...

Stuart Weitzman Glowicky
Price: $335


Chinese Laundry
$69

Something cute, classic, and open-toe


Something Bleu
$210



Payless ShoeSource
$24.99

Or a strappy sandal

Stuart Weitzman Glowicky
$298


Chinese Laundry
$59


And for extra bling


Benjamin Adams
$595



Touchups
$87 on sale




And for the extra-crafty, a DIY blingInstruction at M&J Trimming

Another Fun Commercial

Here is another fun, if slightly creepy, wedding commercial.  Enjoy!

Thrify/Thrilling Dresses

Here is my first thrifty/thrilling post. Let's take a look at some fabulously thrilling dresses and their thrifty, but no less fabulous, counterparts!

For an embellished, fitted, strapless look...

Vera Wang
Price: between $6,000-$18,000

Alfred Angelo
Price: between $999-$1,399

Or if you prefer a halter dress...

Vera Wang
Price: Between $5,000-$8,000

David's Bridal
Price: Originally $499, On Sale $299.99

I actually prefer the David's Bridal halter dress over the Vera Wang halter. It just proves you can get thrilling results on a thrifty budget.

Father of the Bride

My dad gets pretty nervous anytime I mention the wedding (even though it's 2 years away).  He wants me to be 'happy, but happy long term.'  And Craig's lack of... well, let's just say Dad would be less concerned if Craig was a doctor/lawyer/hedge fund manager - and preferably all three.  This stresses me out quite a bit sometimes.  There are certainly days I just want to yell, "Be happy for me damn it or shut up!"  But that's not a nice thing to say.  And I know my dad's a good guy, and just wants what (he thinks) is best for me.  

So, I saw this video, and it does remind me that he's probably just having some difficulty.  Poor guy.

More Important Than the Wedding

Flipping through channels last night, I ended up watching 'Bridezilla.'  One woman used a whistle (yes, a whistle) to command people's attention, yell at them, and order them around.  Another took her poor fiance to dance lessons till 1am.  Ok, it is TV, and probably the worst of the worse.  But whenever things aren't going the why I 'planned' or I have to make comprises because of a tight budget, I remember why I'm doing this.  

Because I'm marrying the person I love!!!

With that prospective, the rest- the wedding, the party, the reception, the honeymoon... they're all icing on the (wedding) cake of life.  Here is a free way to stress less when things don't go as planned or you ha

ve to cut costs.  Just remember- you

're marrying this wonderful person.

Whenever I get stressed about a tight budget, I just try to remember what I'm getting, no matter if we have centerpieces or not.

My Fiance...

He's weird, and he's mine!

• Makes me dinner when I come home tired and hungry from work.
• Does the dishes when I'm too tired (even if he cooked dinner).
• Let's me keep another cat.
• Keeps trying to teach me how to maintain my car, even though I'm terrible at checking the air and changing tires.
• Doesn't get upset when I'm uber-cranky because I'm hungry.  He'll even get me a snack.
• Listens to me when we argue, and always ends fighting by hugging and making up.
• Does the heavy lifting, kills the bugs, and gets the glasses on the high shelf.
• Indulges me- whether it's getting me Ben & Jerry's Dublin Mudslide ice cream at 11pm or driving over an hour to my favorite restaurant for my birthday.
• Love me and is there to support me- no matter what.  Lucky me.    
  

Craig, being useful.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on what helps you un-stress about your wedding!