A couple of weeks ago I got to meet with a delightful person about the possibility of her flower-power, if you will, being behind the bouquets, boutenniers (sp?), and the all-around beautifulness of the ceremony of which is to occur in September. Seeing as we became friends instantly, I pretty much hung on her every word after that. This much I know: The flowers will be amazing. Having seen some of her work online, and more pictures in person, and THEN after seeing the theme she described on our contract (a romantic, whimsical feeling= Allie to the core) I know they are going to be the flowers of my dreams. Take a look, and see what she's done!
Haute Floral
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
E is for...Emotional Eating!
Ahhh, emotional eating. It's like an unnatural human instinct (well for some us, anyway). The kids at school drive you crazy. Your dog pees on the floor. The mailman didn't deliver your monthly Glamour subscription. You lost the graded papers you need to put into your gradebook. Nobody did their homework...for a test grade.
Do you immediately think, "man I really do not feel like eating/I feel like eating fruit/dry bran cardboard/lean cuisine?
If you do, then you would not understand emotional eating.
Emotional eating is the Big Mac. the fries. Raisin' Canes. Mooyah Burger. Anything fried. anything that contains the words "ice cream". For me, it's anything that contains the words "fast food."
Emotional eaters can come up with any reason to celebrate or commiserate with one of the above. You had a great day- better top off my emotional food bank with something delicious. I deserve it. You had a bad day- I need something IN my emotional food bank, so I deserve this.
We have a problem.
But it's time we face it.
sometimes you're emotional, and the only thing that can fix it is the honey chipotle chicken crispers from Chili's.
Embrace Emotional Eating
I have. and 9 out of 10 times, it works. ;)
Do you immediately think, "man I really do not feel like eating/I feel like eating fruit/dry bran cardboard/lean cuisine?
If you do, then you would not understand emotional eating.
Emotional eating is the Big Mac. the fries. Raisin' Canes. Mooyah Burger. Anything fried. anything that contains the words "ice cream". For me, it's anything that contains the words "fast food."
Emotional eaters can come up with any reason to celebrate or commiserate with one of the above. You had a great day- better top off my emotional food bank with something delicious. I deserve it. You had a bad day- I need something IN my emotional food bank, so I deserve this.
We have a problem.
But it's time we face it.
sometimes you're emotional, and the only thing that can fix it is the honey chipotle chicken crispers from Chili's.
Embrace Emotional Eating
I have. and 9 out of 10 times, it works. ;)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
D is for...Dress Shopping!
Yes my friends, the newly engaged blogger (see previous entry) has already gone shopping for and purchased her wedding dress! Now, unfortunately, I can't describe the dress in detail (see all the d's?!) because certain people (fiance!) may read this and that might very well ruin the surprise! But what I can tell you about was the great experience I had at First of all, the store is adorable. It is in Addison Circle, and is nestled in a little village of sorts. The inside is decked out in black plush carpet and pink and black and white accents with sparkly things galore (speaking my language here!). Brides get one on one service and it makes you feel like a princess. The fun thing too is that this is an off-the-rack store, meaning that you can buy the dress off the rack and take it home with you that day. I had tried on merely 3 dresses in the beautiful full length three-sided mirror atop a pedestal before I knew I'd found THE DRESS. I could SEE myself getting married in it, and my tears of joy confirmed it (it may sound silly...but those of you who've been through it know!). It was truly a special day with my momma and my maid of honor, and I will never forget it. Maybe in a later entry I can post photos AFTER the ceremony! :) stay tuned!
C is for Cordova
Well friends, it's been awhile since the blog has been updated, but I get to add a couple of fun letters! The first one is C, which is for my NEW last name, Cordova!!! Yes, that's right, on February 23rd, 2010 I was asked by my dear boyfriend-now-fiance if I would marry him. The proposal went a little something like this...
February 23rd was our one year dating anniversary. Johnson was skipping school to be able to come see me to celebrate. Of course, like most girls, my mind had wandered to the possibility of a proposal, but he was so nonchalant about it when I brought it up (and I can usually read him pretty well) that I had convinced myself that it wasn't happening (c is for...cliche?) We had a wonderful dinner at the Melting Pot and were headed home for some "chill time" (also a C...yay!)
After I was completely convinced that nothing was happening, at least not that night, we drove around the corner to the street where my house is and all looked normal, except for some dancing lights that I noticed when we got closer to a gazebo across the street from my house. I realized that they were candles, lining the path up to the gazebo. I sat frozen in my seat and meanwhile Johnson had gotten out of the car and come around to get me. We started walking along the stones leading up to the gazebo and there were rose petals everywhere amongst the candles.
Once at the gazebo, there was a set up of more rose petals, candles and 10 Bible verses that he had selected to read to me and that signified our purpose together. I started crying as soon as he started explaining them to me, and we made our way around the inside of the gazebo to a set up of more flowers, an antique lantern, a devotional and a ring box. I read the devotion from that day and then he got down on one knee. He opened up the ring box and *gasp* no ring! It was one of my friend's ideas, they thought it would be comical :) He had it in his pocket and he popped the question! I said yes, OF COURSE, but not before admiring the beautiful ring! We then proceeded to my house where about 40 friends and family were waiting for a surprise engagement party! Since then, wedding planning has commenced and it's pretty fun...and stressful too...but see the next entry for more!
February 23rd was our one year dating anniversary. Johnson was skipping school to be able to come see me to celebrate. Of course, like most girls, my mind had wandered to the possibility of a proposal, but he was so nonchalant about it when I brought it up (and I can usually read him pretty well) that I had convinced myself that it wasn't happening (c is for...cliche?) We had a wonderful dinner at the Melting Pot and were headed home for some "chill time" (also a C...yay!)
After I was completely convinced that nothing was happening, at least not that night, we drove around the corner to the street where my house is and all looked normal, except for some dancing lights that I noticed when we got closer to a gazebo across the street from my house. I realized that they were candles, lining the path up to the gazebo. I sat frozen in my seat and meanwhile Johnson had gotten out of the car and come around to get me. We started walking along the stones leading up to the gazebo and there were rose petals everywhere amongst the candles.
Once at the gazebo, there was a set up of more rose petals, candles and 10 Bible verses that he had selected to read to me and that signified our purpose together. I started crying as soon as he started explaining them to me, and we made our way around the inside of the gazebo to a set up of more flowers, an antique lantern, a devotional and a ring box. I read the devotion from that day and then he got down on one knee. He opened up the ring box and *gasp* no ring! It was one of my friend's ideas, they thought it would be comical :) He had it in his pocket and he popped the question! I said yes, OF COURSE, but not before admiring the beautiful ring! We then proceeded to my house where about 40 friends and family were waiting for a surprise engagement party! Since then, wedding planning has commenced and it's pretty fun...and stressful too...but see the next entry for more!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
B is for...Bad Behavior
Some of you might find this one a bit funny. SO, I'm on this sleep medicine...(more like a drug, let's call it what it is). Now, as a preface to this story, my mom has been taking sleep drugs for some time now, and she has been on the more potent Ambien while I have been taking the Lunesta. Well, the jokes have always been about the crazy things people (and yes, my mom) have done while taking Ambien. When I was prescribed the Lunesta, I thought oh there's no way I'll be like my mom or anything like that....
Here are a couple of ways that I have behaved badly under the influence.
1. First noticed that walking around on Lunesta is a challenge. Fell on the floor.
2. Lunesta effects can come on very suddenly, so if I'm in conversation, I repeat things and start slurring. I also answer imaginary questions.
3. After having conversations, I was unable to remember parts.
4. Fell asleep fully clothed and with lights on. Twice.
5. and this is where it starts to get fun...downloaded/purchased 8 ringtones for my iPhone to assign to certain people in my phone. Did not recall doing this until 24 hours later. The damage was over 10$.
6. Downloaded some free apps. Discovered this two nights later.
7. Last night, I downloaded two game apps for the iPhone. Damage 5$.
My bad behavior alludes to the fact that I have become less skilled at remembering what goes on during intoxication in the days that follow, as well as spending money on the iPhone that I would probably not have an easy time of spending if I were not drugged. Lesson being- sleeping drugs, trippy also, keep iPhone out of reach.
Might like to know also....this was written under the influence of Lunesta. typos=void.
Here are a couple of ways that I have behaved badly under the influence.
1. First noticed that walking around on Lunesta is a challenge. Fell on the floor.
2. Lunesta effects can come on very suddenly, so if I'm in conversation, I repeat things and start slurring. I also answer imaginary questions.
3. After having conversations, I was unable to remember parts.
4. Fell asleep fully clothed and with lights on. Twice.
5. and this is where it starts to get fun...downloaded/purchased 8 ringtones for my iPhone to assign to certain people in my phone. Did not recall doing this until 24 hours later. The damage was over 10$.
6. Downloaded some free apps. Discovered this two nights later.
7. Last night, I downloaded two game apps for the iPhone. Damage 5$.
My bad behavior alludes to the fact that I have become less skilled at remembering what goes on during intoxication in the days that follow, as well as spending money on the iPhone that I would probably not have an easy time of spending if I were not drugged. Lesson being- sleeping drugs, trippy also, keep iPhone out of reach.
Might like to know also....this was written under the influence of Lunesta. typos=void.
Monday, February 15, 2010
A is for....Almost Accident
My first post, starting with the letter A, is about an Almost Accident that I witnessed/was 2 seconds away from being a part of...or many parts of, depending on how you look at it. I was driving down to see my boyfriend on Friday, and we'd had an unusual amount of snow here. By the mid-afternoon, most of the snow on roads had melted, but it left the roads very, very wet, almost worse than a steady rain. Just south of downtown, a guy races up behind me doing probably 80...I'm doing 60, as is the car next to me, side-by-side. This maniac pulls in between us and I'm not sure if he was thinking he could actually get between us in between the lanes but he sure tried! A few seconds later, I see him pull all the way to the open right lane and I thought to myself "Well, at least he can get out of here now." Not a handful of seconds later, I see the same vehicle slide across sideways all three lanes of traffic, right in front of me, hit the snow embankment and the guardrail right next to me and drop debris on his way. Calm panic and a few anti-lock brake activations later, I'm in the clear...but it brought to mind what my dad always said..."Drive like hell and you'll get there faster."
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The World According to ABC
I've been trying to figure out what to blog about for ages...so I finally had a brilliant idea. Well, you may not think it's brilliant. But I do. I will let the ABC's guide me. Each time I blog, I will use the next letter of the alphabet to guide my blogging topic for the day. Once I get thru the alphabet, I will start over! This will give us a chance to explore many topics while still being guided by somewhat of a structure (I'm a structure junkie). I hope you'll enjoy reading along and maybe you will find something that interests you! Thanks for stopping by!
Allie
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