We're going on a trip!

I think this is the first time we will have 5 solid days together without a break. This should be interesting. We've gone up north but we've never traveled across state lines before together.
Stay tuned.

AARRGGHH

Okay, I know. I have a general idea about the wedding. Can't it just fall into place? Can't it just plan itself? When I think of being married to C2, it feels like a no-brainer. But an actual ceremony? Something that's supposed to sum up how I feel about that guy? Is that even possible?
Two things I know from the start:
1. I hate all those ugly wedding dresses.
2. I just want everyone to be happy.
Isn't that enough? Isn't there some wedding planning fairie that descends upon us and puts it all into place?

Mr. Best

This was an easy one. I could think of only one person who's been there for me through thick and thin for most of my adult life. He's been there when my previous marriage turned into bucket of rust and helped me and gave me the support to get through all of that. He was there in the good times, as we raised our young families and helped the kids understand the meaning of the word family. We brewed more than a couple batches of kick ass beer together. He was always there when it was time to move and do some heavy lifting. He helped me understand jazz, and I helped him with the history of rock and blues. So I was more than honored when he accepted my invitation to be my Best Man. A toast to Nick Zwack!

work to do.....

Time does slip away if you're not watching. As we get closer to our rendevoux with destiny, it becomes more and more apparent how much Stuff we gotta do. Each of us having full, busy lives does not make it any easier to put our priorities in order and act on them. The time Cindy and I do have together is spent on catching up and catching our breathes from work, kids, artwork, and all the daily this n that. And then we're apart again for days on end.
Some of the things we have to put in order: Preparation to sell 2 pieces of real estate in the spring (that's the really big as far as time commitment), deciding on a wedding date and place, deciding on reception venue, guest lists, ATTIRE, and probably a few more that escape me at the moment.
It is going to be very exciting to put this all together. As Cindy and I have grown together, the one thing that we have found is that we are an awesome team. It is such a joy to be with someone who shares the same goals, outlook and work ethic. We truely know how much stronger we are when we are together.

Hey! Where's your thoughtful posts, C2?

(foot tapping) I'm waiting!

More Indy Wedding Stories!

http://nymag.com/news/features/2007/sexandlove/30920/

Weddings As Commodities?

These are great sites! I've always felt a little suspicious of the whole wedding industry. There seems to be more empasis, in our culture, on the pomp and circumstance of the celebration and not on the relationship the wedding is supposed to be celebrating.
Thank god other women feel the same way I do.

And Life Rolls Along

It's been a couple of weeks since I last 'blogged'-There was a shakeup in my office which landed me at another position with a raise! So, that's been great but a ton of work. And then my sister has been having some struggles with her kids, so that's been not so great and a lot of work for her.
Through the ups and downs of life it's wonderful to remember that Charles is always there, always strong, always cheering me on. Thanks, baby!

AARRGGHH

I'm totally stressed out at work. The difference now, though, is that work is not my WHOLE life. It's just part. I actually have a life now-so, I can leave all the work stuff at work.

Baby Steps

Yesterday I asked my best friend of nearly 40 years to be my best man. I don't understand why I would need to narrow my choice of who I want to stand by and witness this wedding by gender. So, my friend and confidante since high school, Bill, will be my best man. And he said yes!
And also, I asked my favorite singer to sing at the wedding. My friend Leslie will be singing "What are you doing the rest of your life?" by Michel Legrand. I'm so thrilled!