losing my mind....

It is getting close... I can feel it. I can smell it. I am having nightmares about it. 39 days is what I keep telling myself this morning. The wedding will be here before I know it! One thing is done and over with- all the guys are done getting fitted for the tuxs... that is no one less thing I have to worry about (THANKS, ALICE!!). Tomorrow, Dan is taking the day off and we are heading to Doylestown to get the marriage license! There is a 3 day waiting period... I guess in can you are so close to your wedding date that you want to change your mind! Next week I have to pick up my dress. I have been so good with not doing the booze/dessert thing! Last night I was so hungry around 9 p.m. BUT I drank some water and relaxed.. funny but it did help.
The nightmares are pretty crazy. The most over the top scenarios... Alice told me that they might get worse as we get closer to the day... her advice? Breathe.

dress fitting #1

Today I took my dress in to get hemmed. Last time I tried it on, it fit perfect and I was super excited. Today I had to put the dress on so the lady could see how much she had to take up the hem. When I went into the dressing room to try it on, the damn dress did not fucking zip... I was on the verge of tears. My mom being there was not a help AT ALL. SHe tells me that I must be getting fat becasue the dress does not zip... just what I needed to hear. I was able to finally get it zipped and the hem was done. I took it off and have made a decision- NO BOOZE OR JUNK and I MUST work out!!! I detest working out and am not a fan BUT I have to do it. I have 40 some days.. i will look awesome!!!

time for contacts!

So today I went to the eye doctor. I decided to use my OTHER insurance to cover the eye exam. I actually went to get a prescription for contact lenses. I got the whole comprehensive eye exam and all is well! The eye doctor was wonderful and very patient. I did not want to try to get the contacts in while I was at the store BUT the doctor talked me into it. After a while I did get the contacts in and could not believe how awesome I could see! I am still wearing them and am really excited. I actually went and got a pair of sunglasses when I was done with the eye doctor. I am wearing disposable contacts BUT I am not going to sleep in them. I have to go back in a week to get my eyes checked b/c of the whole allergy thing.
I do not plan on wearing the contacts everyday. I do love my glasses but i do plan on wearing them when I go out places. It is strange to look in the mirror and not see glasses!
I am not stoked to not wear glasses for the wedding. I do not like the way the reflection catches on the flash and, because I have Transition Lenses, they make the area around my eyes where the glasses are look dark.
It will be nice to walk up the aisle, exchange my vows, and dance the night away with out squinting the whole time!

motivation is key!

It is a lovely Sunday today! I am gearing up to get my ass into shape. I am going to hit the floor and do some pilates. I am going to the gym tomorrow when I get home. I am not looking to lose a ton of weight but I want to be comfortable in my own skin. I figure that I am going to be off to a good start, especially with having the summer off. Getting started is the hardest part but i am feeling motivated so I better go and take care of it now... LATER!

getting ready!

So it is getting close! I am a little over 2 months!! I mailed out the invites last weekend and have received a good amount back. Dan created a website that helps me manage the invites. I have all the guests listed. I put in the number that is coming and what they are going to be eating. After we get everyone's response back, there is going to be an on-line seating chart. This way I can drag and drop the wedding guests and move them around as I feel fit. I work better on paper but I am going to try to use it and see how it goes! I am super excited because it makes life easier. It was funny because Dan though I was actually throwing out the response cards AFTER I had put them into the planner. He went fishing in the trash can for the cards only to realize that I was tossing the envelopes only! I had a good laugh!
I already have a pretty good idea of where I am going to be seating people. Hopefully, it will not be as hard as some people make it out to be! I figure that I am going to do it, look over it with Dan, and people will have to suck it up! Who sits at a wedding except to eat? People better be drinking and dancing their asses off!
I decided to join Bally's. I got a good deal. I am ready to go on Monday to get my membership card and get a workout in. I think I am not motivated when I am at home. I think it will be good for me. I am going to be going a lot over the summer. I am going to drop Dan off at work then go get a workout in! Get all buff and sex-ay for the wedding and honeymoon!

best show ever...

seriously... the BEST show. Flight of the Conchords. Watch it. Love it.

Ready for Rehearsal

Last night, Dan, my mom, and I went to La Cena Restaurant to look over the menu for the Rehearsal Dinner on 8/26/09. After meeting Massimo, the crazy Italian manager, we looked over the menu and decided on this place. It is in the same place as Celebrations so we can walk to La Cena right after the Rehearsal. Since my mom is paying for the shin-dig, she has the final say. After Massimo bought her coffee and Tiramisu, she was sold. Check out the Menu below-

• Course One- bread/butter/bruschetta along with a house salad.
• Course Two- Appetizers- Appetizer 1- Calamari e Insalata Caprise- fried calamari served with fresh tomato and mozzarella salad, basil, olive oil. Appetizer 2- Penne alla Puttanesca- penne pasta with black olives, capers, and fresh totato-basil sauce.
• Course Three- Entree- the guests get to choice one out of the three following choices- Entree 1- Pollo alla Sorrentina-boneless chicken breast topped with fresh tomato, melted mozzarella and mushrooms. Entree 2- Costoletta di Maiale alla Milanese- breaded pork chop thinly pounded, deep fried served with arugola and chopped tomato, oil, and lemon. Entree 3- Trancio di Salmone con Salsa Mediterranea- grilled salmon servbed with sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, capers, olives, and scallions. All the entrees come with fresh veggies and potatoes of some kind.
  
• Course Four- Dessert- the guests get to choose one of the following choices- Dessert 1- Tiramisu- tried it and it was AWESOME!!! Dessert 2- Gelato or Ice Cream

My mom decided to pay for the dinner while Dan and I are going to pay the bar bill. I am excited. Not only am I excited for the dinner but for the big day as well! I have been working out and getting into shape! I know it will all go well and the wedding will be wonderful!