Menus have been printed, cut, glued, and assembled. I’m really pleased by how they turned out. I designed them in Photoshop then printed them out on my home printer. Then cut and glue (using ZipDry glue, of course) to black cardstock. And here’s the ... Read More about DIY Wedding Dinner Menus
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Today Is the First Day Of the Rest Of Our Lives
I just can’t believe it. Our time has finally come. I feel overwhelmed, incredulous, and so completely blessed. Though Adam's 15-month deployment to Iraq was the most difficult experience we've had to endure, I am so thankful for this separation ... Read More about Today Is the First Day Of the Rest Of Our Lives
DIY Bridesmaid Cards
Here are the cards I gave to my sisters when I asked them to be my Bridesmaids. I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries on how I created these… they were designed in Photoshop. I just took a photo of me in this pose and then typed out the words and ... Read More about DIY Bridesmaid Cards
Love, Truth, and the Theory Of Relativity
It’s been a whole year since Adam first left for Iraq and we’re on the downhill slope these days. Not so difficult to believe we’ve survived, but I am incapable of understanding the relativity of time: how time flies, but only in hindsight; how it ... Read More about Love, Truth, and the Theory Of Relativity
Signing In From Seoul!
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Spring in Saigon
God, where to begin? I just… can’t believe I have only one more month left here and then I’m off to Seoul. This has been the single, most eye-opening-see-how-this-small-world-works-and-learn-more-than-I-probably-ever-wanted-to-know-about-myself ... Read More about Spring in Saigon
DIY Save The Date Magnets
I went back to the tailor who is making my ceremony gown to see how things were coming along. To my surprise, she was done with the dress! I tried it on and everything fit okay, barring the bra cups being too close together. She said this was easily ... Read More about DIY Save The Date Magnets
On the Upswing Of Things
I thought it was high time to post a non-whiny blog for once. I’m definitely on the upswing of things. Adam will be home very soon on leave and I am counting down the days like a kid before Christmas. I even made those red and green paper rings we ... Read More about On the Upswing Of Things
When Your Heart Is An Empty Room
They come with a vengeance, and most times without warning. It’s Friday night and I’m on the couch, not knowing what to do, where to go, or whom to call. I’m sucker-punched and down for the count, in fetal position. A pain that moves around inside ... Read More about When Your Heart Is An Empty Room
Two Months Of Joy, Hope, Fear, and Longing
The relentless heartache of deployment: It’s been two months since Adam’s been gone and it still feels as difficult as the first day without him. It’s not a sharp pain, though, it’s more of a dull, aching, relentless longing. At times it can be ... Read More about Two Months Of Joy, Hope, Fear, and Longing