Lately// Wedding Drama.

So I havent posted in WEEKS. But it hasnt been for lack of things going on in our lives. Its been so busy I've barely had time to think/study/function much less blog. Heres a little glimpse of what's been going on.

My first shower!

Kickball:

*By the way, in the game pictured above, I was the MVP. First time ever. It was a special moment. haha

Celebrated Social Work Month!

Had an AMAZING Craw fish boil!

Mobley went boating & kayaking

Finally picked a first dance song...

...well we've narrowed it down to two... "Crazy Love" or "Everything"  both by Michael Buble.

Booked our rehearsal dinner...

BIKE SHOP here we come!!! Seriously, what could be more perfect for Chris & I? Thats like OUR spot!

Planned our whole honeymoon!

...Check out our wedding website, here, for details!

Booked my bachelorette party!3 days & 2 nights at Three Gables cabin over looking Little River Canyon! I am SO EXCITED to go on this little get-away with some of my best friends.

& lastly, we got a preview of the art that will be displayed at Space 301 during the wedding...

I thought it was going to be the Holocaust. It was not. Thank God. But it wasnt much better... At all. i mean its the second worst thing I can think of. (Holocaust being the first.) ITS THE F***ING KKK! NOT JOKING.

This particular piece takes up one whole wall...

I stressed about it all day yesterday. I mean, Im not going to have a fucking KKK rally wedding. We havent quite decided what to do, yet. But we are either going to have to pay to have it taken down $$, or have it covered $$$. Or move the wedding $$$$. Mom has suggested Cathedral Square. But we've already sent out invitations. So stay tuned. If you show up at the wedding and theres a note on the door- you know whats up.
If anybody has any suggestions other than me FREAKING OUT on the people at Space 301, Id love to hear them. Im at a loss.
I know at the end of the day all that matters is that Chris & I are husband and wife. & while that is so true & I keep reminding myself of it, I also cant help stress the art. Our wedding is a CELEBRATION of our LOVE. KKK should never be celebrated. All I can think about when I see that painting is hate, racism & closed mindedness. Not the ideal setting for our wedding.
SHIIIITTTTT. </end rant>

Bad News Bears

Before I delve into my rant heres a little background:
1. In September 2009 I was hospitalized for a few days because of pain in my right side. They thought it may have been my appendix, but after a CT scan, they discovered that it was not. I hope I never ever ever ever have to have another CT scan in my whole life. Drinking the die contrast was the grossest stuff ever. Sick, Im gagging just thinking about it. I ran a high fever for several days, but eventually my fever broke and they let me go. They never did quite figure out what was wrong.
2. A few months ago, I started having the pain again. I waited for about 2 or 3 months before I finally went to the doctor. They found out that the reason for my pain was cysts on my ovaries & diagnosed me with PCOS- poly cystic ovarian syndrome.
3. Im taking Progesterone to help decrease the occurrence of cysts. I cannot take birth control because progesterone and birth control counteract each other.
4. I hate taking pain medicine. Most of it makes me feel like a zombie, and I cant function and take it.
 Okay, so heres my rant...
Saturday afternoon I started having pain in my right side again. I went to the ball, had a blast, but by Monday the pain still hadnt stopped. Monday afternoon  I though I was going to die. I left work early, begged my mom to find me some pain medicine, and scheduled another ultrasound for Tuesday morning.
So by the time I get to the doctor Tuesday morning my cyst had already ruptured, which meant they couldnt do anything except give me pain medicine.
At this point, Im extremely frustrated. Theres nothing that they can do to prevent cysts from forming. They can basically just give me some shit to make me not care that Im hurting. & My doctor says that after having kids, my cysts may go away forever. But heres the problem(s). 1. Im not ready to have kids any time soon. & 2. When I am ready to have kids, its going to be difficult to get pregnant;  PCOS causes infertility, so Ill probably have to have in vitro. And you know how when somebody tells you that you cant have something, its the only thing you can think about? Well, thats how I feel. (Now I know I dont need any babies right now, please dont tell me this. I know.) Just the fact that the doctors tell me that I cant get pregnant, makes me want a baby more than anything in the whole world. But again, its just not time yet. Plus, Im trying to remain positive; maybe it'll happen naturally "when the time is right" as Chris says...


Even though my day started out bad, and I was grouchy for the morning, my day really turned around. I forced myself to go to school, and I did well on my test. :) Then Chris took me across the bay to get my dermals changed & to go to Charming Charlie. & HOLY CRAP that place is AMAZING! Good thing its across the bay, or I would go there all the time! Chris bought me a bracelet & some earrings to wear this weekend, & I got a really cute/funky coral colored necklace with a bone-carved-looking elephant on it.

After our Daphne adventure, we helped his dad sort Mardi Gras throws... Well, Chris helped... I watched AFV with Gayle. & When we got home, Chris tried on his Mardi Gras costume. First let me say, I am SO glad I wore my "wild" dress last weekend. Chris's costume is the exact same color as the dress I wore to INCA... we would have seriously looked like we picked out matching outfits if I wore the green & purple dress to MOT.
Also, Mobley hated Chris dressing up. I took a video. If youre really bored, you can watch it. :) But if you have a life, dont waste your time. & Have a good day. Its too beautiful outside for today to be a bad day.

Peanut Shells

Everybody has something weird about them. In my case, there are several quirky things. For example, when I get really excited I tend to gallop instead of walk or run. If you ever find me tipsy, ask me to demonstrate, I promise it's funny. (Please dont do this to me at Mardi Gras. If Im drunk, Ill probably do it, and I will embarrass myself.)
Another weird fact- I love roasted peanut shells. I really dont care about the peanuts inside, even though I eat them, but Id rather eat the shells. Yes, I said it. I like to eat peanut shells (and sunflower seed shells.) But only if theyre salted.  Its like a snack of pure salty deliciousness.
So today while eating lunch, I convinced Chris to try a peanut shell. HA. Yall should have seen him. He just looked at me with this look of disgust on his face. He described it as chewy, and fibrous. He also said he would be "pulling [that] shit out of his teeth all day". What can I say, I love it. Dont judge me!!

On another note, my sweet baby boy is sick. Ever since he was a baby puppy, he has has problems with his trachea. When he gets really excited, his trachea collapses and he has trouble breathing. I took him to the vet, and they said not to worry about it. But last night, Mobley woke up 5 or 6 times with his trachea collapsing. Once, it happened for over a minute. I was so scared, I was ready to take him to the vet hospital. I would absolutely DIE if something happened to my baby.
I called the vet this morning, and luckily, I can give him some special syrup & it should help. I love that little man more than anything in the whole world... except for maybe Chris... I dont know, its probably a tie.

& TOMORROW IS THE INCA PARADE & BALL!!! I can hardly wait till tomorrow. Im going to get a pedicure with Lindsay tomorrow at 12, then get my hair done. After that, Im heading down town to hang out with Alisa until Chris gets out of class. Then itll be time for the ball!!!

Cant wait to see my friends there! Ill post some pictures & stories about the ball later this weekend!

Bring Your Own Sunshine

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."  ~Anthony J. D'Angelo

A few months ago, Chris brought it to my attention that I was being so negative that it was difficult to be around me. At the time my feelings were obviously hurt. I cried. I didnt think I was 'that' person; I didnt want to be that person. But after a painful look in the mirror, I realized that he was right. Sometimes, I do dwell on negative things. Sometimes its just a rant that I need to get off my chest, but often times it was more than that. This morning though, while I was laying in bed with my beautiful family I realized that I've changed. Over the last few months, I've made a concious effort to be more positive. Over the last week or so though, its come as second nature. I didnt have to try. I just found myself being in a better mood, enjoying my life more and talking/thinking happier things.

I wanted to share this because I think everyone could use a little reminder that sometimes you just have to look at the good in your life. The grass isnt always greener on the other side. Life is good. :)

With that being said, Chris and I had the most wonderful day yesterday. He is so good to me. 2 days ago I lost our controller...  he bet me he could find it in under 5 minutes. (I had already looked under the couch, in the office, in the spare bedrooms, in both bathrooms, in the pantry, in the trash can, in the dryer, and in the fridge and freezer...) Of course, he found it in under 20 seconds... it was in the couch.... I just had to laugh.

Around 3, Chris and I hit fuego for a margarita & some guac. I LOVE Fuego. Its AMAZING. Their Watermelon Cucumber Margarita is the best thing ever. I am developing a plan to have these served as a specialty drink at our wedding. Im thinking if I offer to pay the bartender there a couple hunderd dollars, plus tips, surely she will bartend our wedding (and keep my margarita glass full!)

After Fuego, we took our time getting home. We cuddled up on the couch and watched "Life As We Know It." About 45 minutes into the movie, I noticed Mobley wasnt on the couch anymore, and he wasnt anywhere in sight. I was worried that he may have been eating my shoes and Chris says "No, I threw my jeans over your shoes so he couldnt get to them." We watched the movie for about another 30 seconds before Chris paused it and said he was going ot check on Mobs.  Thank GOD he did! Mobley had pulled Chris' wallet out of his jeans, opened it up and started eating the contents. When we saw it, we just laughed. I know it wasnt that funny, and we shouldnt encourage him, but what else could we do? Cry? Luckily he didnt eat the money in his wallet (that I wasnt supposed to know about, he was putting extra up for a ring. He is so sweet!) But when we caught him, he had Kim & John's check for MOT Tickets in his mouth. Thankfully, we got it before he shredded it;  That would have been the second time I ruined their check. No real damage was done, except that he shredded the little paper in Chris' wallet that had the Ring # and my ring size written down on it. Ha, Like I said, sometimes all you can do is laugh.

Though I dont think today will be quite as exciting as yesterday, Im making the best of it. Today is "Bring Mobley to Work Day." & Those are always good days. I love the way he sleeps on my desk. He really is a good dog, even though he likes to shred paper...

I hope everybody has an amazing weekend. ONE MORE WEEK TILL INCA! & Remember to bring your own sunshine this week!