“I know, right??”
1. This Monday I went over to my parent’s for dinner with my mom and sister. I really felt the need for a drink and since lately I don’t “do” soda, I picked up a can of diet lemonade [yes, still a can... probably still carbonated, but still!!]. I opened it, took one sip… and it was totally sour. Like, sour lemon candy. Not FOUL, but pretty gross. I look at the can which says on the side “for best flavor, drink by the date on the bottom”. Guess what the date on the bottom was??? October 2005. I kid you not. The worst part was that my mom said she KNEW they were sour and yet still “loves to put them in her diet coke” she swears “they’re yummy”. Gives me the shivers!
2. Fact about me: when I was young my small, small elementary school used to hold bookmark contests every year. Each grade would have a winner [we'd basically illustrate a bookmark and the winner's would be copied, laminated, and given to all the students]. Somehow, 4 out of my 6 years I won! It was great. I also illustrated the cover of the yearbook in 6th grade [each year a 6th grader would win the yearbook cover contest]. Artsy am I, apparently!!
3. The heat has been killing me lately. While Josh and I LOVE our condo in Mission Viejo, it seems like our air conditioning just can’t keep up. Sometimes it smells like it’s burning so we try to give it a rest periodically. I came home from running errands today and the INSIDE of our home was 86 degrees. Seriously!!! And to add to that, our fan in our bedroom finally pooped out. It sounds like it’s out of oil or something because it’s creeky and ricketty and seriously un-useable. Sad face!
4. Josh fact- this 4th of July [which, I have a wedding on!!!] is the 10th anniversary of Josh’s house burning down. Yes, his house burned down. On the 4th. And he was home, asleep. He and some friends [his parents were away] barely made it out alive before the roof collapsed onto his bed- all this we owe to a drunk dude whose girlfriend accidentally made a wrong turn driving him home. The guy broke down Josh’s door and got them out safe. He actually had his story written in a random “Chicken Soup for the Soul” affiliated book called True. Also, it’s kinda OUR 10 year anniversary in a way because I met Josh a week after his house burned down! He lost everything he owned and was still the caring, loving, easy-going guy he is today!
5. Wedding Trend I’m crazy for: original music for your “walk”! Brandon, an associate and good friend of Josh’s is finishing up his master’s degree in composition and is truly an accomplished composer of original music. He’s getting into the swing of offering his services to create unique, original music for couples for their big day. What better way to make your wedding remarkable! He did this for his brother’s wedding, and everyone loved it so much that her sister is now using it in her ceremony as well! You can hear a mere snippit of Brandon’s talent here!
6. Speaking of music… I’m an avid fan of So You Think You Can Dance [I believe we covered this last week] and every time I hear that Leona Lewis Song “Bleeding Love” I cannot help but think of the GORGEOUS routine that was choreographed to it last week. Holy. Moly. View it with me once more:
7. One of Bex, my sissy face-face, nicknames for me is “Mand-e-harmony”. Mainly because every time I meet a single guy I have to consider them for her. But, I’m picky. Probably more picky than her! Okay.. maybe not. It’s just because I love love soo much. I’m so happy in my marriage that how could I NOT want everyone to have what I do??
8. VERY exciting news that I’ll keep a bit cryptic for now- my best friend [I probably have 4 total that know me heart and soul] is pregnant with triplets. EEEEEk. Can you believe it? I’ve affectionately coined them “the trinity” and will be referring to them as such from here on out. Also, my mind is already cooking up the incredible baby shower that is in the works….
9. In case anyone hasn’t noticed yet, I dress very very simple! Most days I’m wearing plain t-shirts or button up shirts. I hardly ever wear graphics on my close. I’m 99% of the time in jeans [though lately, I've been into dresses because of the heat!]. I don’t consider my style boring, but more modern and clean- just like my work style. Not sure why, but it’s always been ME!
10. That being said, my FAVE discovery today is the idea of the gold wedding shoe. I do LOVE a cute, intricate pair of shoes, even though my style is so simple. I signed onto Facebook [add me as a friend!!!] today and got directed to a shoe ad, and from there… the sickness started. SO, for some inspiration:
The New Classic:
The Funky Urban:
The Simple Elegant:
The Detailed Flat:
The Blingin’ Pair:
I knoooow right?? I love them all!
I have a few more days of emailing and paperwork before I’m off to enjoy a lovely 4th of July in Marina Del Rey! I cannot WAIT for this holiday event and for the gorgeousness that is surely to accompany it! Stay tuned for pictures galore!
