Song Lists

So I have twenty minutes before I leave for my wonderful job haha. Anyway, I have created a playlist for the engagement party. It ranges from Pat Benetar to Aha to Bon Jovi and Billy Joel. Also my favorite, You spin me right round! Anyway, it's full of 80's tunes and other favorites. We do have some Frankie Vallie on there, I need more suggestions I think it's pretty good though, this is my specialty but anything else that is a must, let me know and it will be on there. Has to be fun and upbeat, or cute and sweet. Nothing too crazy, no techno or emo. I mean, we can because I do enjoy but this is stuff that pretty much everyone must enjoy. =)

H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S.

If you've noticed, I put up some pictures of the family and friends and even our pets. Yes, I copied the groom, which I do on most of this blog is. Ok! I get it, I'm a copy-cat! What can I say though? My future brother-in-law just inspires me haha. Funny story though, which you heard groom because you were there. At the wedding of a very close family friend, I was talking with my future brother-in-law about the insanity of the allergies that have taken control over my eyes and this woman told him and my boyfriend to stop harassing me or something along those lines, and in between the blindness and loud music I told her that he was my brother-in-law and that everything was alright and kind of laughed at her because I think she had a tad few too much. I know, you aren't actually my brother-in-law yet. A mistake too soon to be said? Eh whatever, you are pretty much my brother so I can call you whatever I want to call you. Yes, that's right, I told you! haha!

After looking at all the photo's of our family, I can not help but to feel happy. I'm happy to see how far we've all come and how we all really do love each other. It makes me even more happy to know that someone loves my sister the way that this groom does. I'm not envious or jealous because those are all negative. It gives me hope and understanding. It makes me happy to know that love like that does exist. You both are an inspiration to me and maybe this is a tad too emotional for a post on a website that everyone can see, and maybe this should be part of my speech for the both you, but it's alright. Out of all of the bad in the world and things that people give up on, you two stick by each other and learn from each other. You guys make each other smile and look at each other with honesty as well as passion. I'm not saying that you are perfect, because no one is, well maybe Nick Lachey but c'mon haha. Anyway, you've got it right and I really look forward to this upcoming year and everything we get to do together. I am especially looking forward to having a real brother and a bigger family.

Is that sappy enough for the two of you? Maybe mom is crying after reading this, who knows. Well, it's the truth and I love you both. High Five for being awesome!

And more of these exciting dreams....

With no response from CC yet, I have begun to create my own responses in my dreams. This is another one of my crazy, anxiety dreams...in it, I receive an email among many garbage emails that are immediately meant for the trash when I come across this big "YES!". I open the email and then, the astonishment hits! He responds with a giant "YES! I WOULD BE HONORED TO PLAY AT YOUR SISTERS WEDDING!" Then, after his 'sincerely CC' he also writes : "If you need any help at all with plans feel free to let me know". This is why, even in my dreams, he is the love of my life.

Also, check out this weeks PEOPLE, interesting story on how this woman's wedding almost got destroyed because was joking with her Bridesmaid's pretending to be "bridezilla!"

Glamours Dos and Don'ts and Speech therapy

As I'm reading my monthly dose of Glamour I came across this:

Glamour's 20 Wedding Dos and don't s. From dresses to hair and brides going beserk. It's tip for tying the knot without coming undone. On June 16 at 8pm. I'm assuming style channel? I don't know if there even is a style channel but that's what it says. So people, prepare to watch and learn!!! Get your notebooks out bc Glamour, here we come!

Glamour offered some speech therapy which got me thinking, so here go Groomsmen and Bridesmaids...

They say, the week before write the speech, start off by introducing yourself and either tell a funny story or touching story about the bride/groom that illustrates the couple's personality and what their bond special. AVOID inside jokes, and keep it clean. All speeches must be appropriate and then close the toast with the couples future.

One day before: REHEARSE the speech and trim it down to one or two minutes.

One hour before: Avoid the booze. You may think a few drinks will keep you mellow, but the best way to stay calm is to know that you are prepared.

One minute before: Have a sip of orange juice or something with sugar because sugar counteracts the jitters.

The second before: Smile, if you are happy people will forgive any mistakes because they will know that all your words are from your heart

Did you know that yearly, American's spend $77.5 BILLION on all things wedding related?....that is $258 per every man woman and child in the US.

Interesting huh? Glamour was full of interesting things this month...well until next time. =)

Another one....

So apparently I have a huge anxiety about being the Maid of Honor. I had a dream last night, and for some reason it was a mix of the engagement party and wedding. I was sent on an errand with "Coco's" (that's for you Groom haha) friend Sarah and somehow we were driving in a place where we had to drive on the wrong side of the road and under a bridge and I can't even explain but then we are talking I tell her how happy I am that my sister is getting married him and how he has become my brother and all of that sappy stuff haha...Then all of a sudden we end up in these white water rapids, or it could have just been of those really long slides you go down in one of those water parks, and then we ended up at the wedding. At this point things have calmed down but I feel the anxiety blowing up(in my dream of course) and it was time for my toast, and once again, the "cheese factor" set in and I actually tapped on a glass to get everyone's attention to begin my speech. Now all I can think about is what to say and how to say it with out saying too much. Maybe it was a sign to GET ON THE BALL!!

CC Updates Begin...

So after 3 emails, no response from CC yet, but maybe I'm very pleased to know that the song has been chosen. This is my goal. Everyday or week to send him an e-mail. I've been slacking, but I am trying. Now it has come time to try even harder!!!

The Perfect Shower....and dress???

So my idea's for the Bridal shower obviously can not be discussed on my blog, or what will be happening, but I know what I'm doing already, my theme for it and where it will be and when. YES! Score! Or should I say Homerun! (still learning the terms of baseball but at least I'm trying right? Well at least I know our shower will be way cooler than some

I've been thinking about dresses and what is appropriate for a Brides Maid...well correction, Maid of Honor and I know it's a little soon, but Her Vision has me thinking very much ahead. I know she loves Vera so I thought about this since it's black and white and I know my sister is all about that theme obviously some are too beautiful to imagine, or too obscene you just want to vomit. So then there was this one dress, on Verawang.com under the 13 page of the bridesmaid cocktails dresses and so I need your vote. Can this be part of your vision?