2008- A Little Tardy

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Got engaged


2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I can't remember if I made a New Year's resolution last year, but I have every intention of sticking to this year's!


3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes


4. Did anyone close to you die? No


5. What countries did you visit? None


6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? A husband


7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? July 29th, the day Jimmy and I got engaged


8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting a new job


9. What was your biggest failure? I don't think I had any huge failures.


10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Just the dress/shoe fiasco.


11. What was the best thing you bought? Probably our trip to Boston with Jenny and Matti.


12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Every day, Acadia.


13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? I don't think anyone's really


14. Where did most of your money go? Bills, wedding fund.


15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Emma Joy and getting engaged!


16. What song will always remind you of 2008? I'm Yours-Sam and Julie's wedding song


17. Compared to this time last year, are you:


a) happier or sadder? Happier


b) thinner or fatter? thinner


c) richer or poorer? Richer


18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Spent time with friends and family, I can never get enough of that!


19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Gone to school


20. How did you spend Christmas? With family


21. Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes


22. What was your favorite TV program? The Office


23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No


24. What was the best book you read? I didn't get to read too many books, but I really liked 19 Minutes


25. What was your greatest musical discovery? I didn't have one.


26. What did you want and get? A fiance


27. What did you want and not get? Uggs


28. What was your favorite film of this year? I guess 4 Christmases because I can't really remember any others.


29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Had a surprise party and I turned 27


30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? More money


31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Jeans, hoodie, Danskos, not much of a fashion concept.


32. What kept you sane? Jimmy, he always knows exactly what to do and say.


33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Justin Timberlake


34. What political issue stirred you the most? None


35. Who did you miss? My grandpa and the Haggerty family (I agree, Jenny!)



36. Who was the best new person you met? Katherine



37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008. I didn't learn this in 2008, but I am constantly reminded of how much my family and friends mean to me and how lucky I am to have them.



38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. "Cause I love you more than I could ever promise and you take me the way I am” ~The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

Honeymoon

Jimmy and I are pretty sure we picked our honeymoon spot today. We are going to Aruba and we are trying to decide between two resorts, but it looks like its going to be the Divi Aruba. Here's the link if you want to check it out! http://www.diviaruba.com/index.php It's so exciting to have this part of the wedding picked out. Neither one of us has ever been somewhere tropical. The only place we have ever flown together was to New York City, so we knew no matter where we went, we would have a blast! Plus, this is coincidentally the same spot Jen and Matt went on their honeymoon, so we know it will be amazing!

Christmas Tree

Today I went with Jenny, Matti and Cadi to cut down our Christmas tree. Jimmy and I have never gotten a tree together before. Our apartments have always been too small and I think last year we were just too overwhelmed with moving into the condo to deal with one. Unfortunately Jimmy had to work today, so he couldn't come along, but he's off tomorrow so we're going to decorate it. We're going to play some Christmas music, drink hot cocoa with Kahlua and trim the tree! With no snow on the ground, it doesn't feel much like December 6th. Hopefully a Christmas tree will get us in the holiday spirit!

Who Knew Trying on Dresses Was So Dangerous?

So, as I stated in my previous posts, my mom, sister and I went to David's Bridal in Albany on Saturday. They were so incredible, I really wish we had one around here. I have been to quite a few different bridal stores and this one was by far the most helpful. It was a little overwhelming at first. There were so many dresses, so many people and one salesperson to three brides. You really wouldn't know it, though. My girl moved so quickly, I was never once searching for her for help. She immediately started grabbing dresses off my list and when we had enough to fill a dressing room, she scooted me away from the gowns, asked me my bra size and told me to go grab some heels. I told her 32 double D and made my way off to the wall of shoes. I picked a pair that looked most like ones that I might wear and potentially the same heel height, 7 inch spikes. I met my sister in my dressing room and she informed me of the instructions from the DB girl. I was to first put on my shoes, then the bra and then the thingy that goes under the dress that makes it poof out. This is a little silly, I thought. Why would I put on the shoes before the skirt? But, I did as I was told and as soon as I lifted one foot to put on the skirt, I realized I should have trusted my instincts. I immediately lost my balance, but don't worry, I quickly caught it by stabbing my 7 inch heel into my thigh. I tried not to yelp or make too big of deal, just took some deep breaths, blinked back the tears and told myself beauty is pain or however that stupid saying goes. I walked funny the rest of the morning because I didn't want to get the skirt all bloody since I wasn't about to buy it due to my lack of balance. Although I have developed some bruising, I think my thigh is slowly getting better. I didn't walk as funny today as I had to on Sunday and Saturday and I have been using Neosporin like Danielle suggested. Still, I wanted to share my battle wound with all of you because I'm not sure you would be able to imagine the actual damage otherwise. Please take my advice, don't ever try on clothes wearing heels, it just isn't worth the damage.

I Found It!

Our trip to NY was a complete success! We found, purchased and took home my wedding gown! I can now relax and breath a sigh of relief. Can't wait for y'all to see it!

Neglectfulness

I have been told by some people (Beth), that I don't write enough on the blog. And looking at my post dates, I would have to agree. I am going to try my hardest to get better about it. So...

Today we had our annual Bouchard Girl's Day After Thanksgiving Lunch. It started sort of by accident a few years ago when my mother and I went downtown for some shopping and lunch. We got in touch with my Auntie Brenda who was also dt and she ended up meeting up with us. It was one of those unexpected incredibly fun days and we decided to make it a tradition. After a tiring, but fun holiday of cooking, eating, visiting, etc. it's so nice to have a relaxing lunch with loved ones. This year, Jenny and I arrived at Church Street Tavern and my mother was already there with a great table by the window so we could see the Christmas parade. We were patiently waiting for our Auntie B to arrive when in walked Auntie B with Beth!! We were so excited! It was a little surprise for Jenny and I, we did not know Beth was coming! We made Bethy promise she would continue to attend every day-after-Thanksgiving lunch from now on.

After lunch, after a quick stop at Something Sweet, we all headed off to Needleman's to see if any new dresses had arrived. We were all very hopeful, but unfortunately I did not find anything that I liked. I am trying my hardest to not get discouraged, but it's hard when I just didn't think it would take this much time/effort to find my dress. Jenny, my mom and I are headed off to Albany tomorrow am to a few different places to look for dresses, so hopefully I will find one there and y'all can stop listening to my complaining! Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving weekend! xoxo

I've Been Tagged

So, I was just thinking the other day how I should really post more than just stuff about the wedding on account of we haven't done anything with it in a while and I think people care more about just our wedding. And just in the nick of time, I was tagged by Jenny, which means I have to post 6 interesting things about myself, then tag 5 other people to do the same. So, here it goes:

1. Stealing this one from Jenny, but, yes, I can put quarters in my dimples. This trick always seems to come out when someone in the group has been drinking.

2. I became a vegetarian in July. I never ate a ton of meat anyway and one day I just decided, I'm going to give it a try. So far, it's been working out great! I haven't really missed anything terribly and I seem to cook myself better meals now that I am consciously trying to get all of the nutrients I need.

3. I have the best family and friends in the whole wide world. I truely do. I could not ask for a better support system or a more fun, hysterical, caring bunch. Sometimes I think I'm spoiled and I don't deserve it. I honestly think I have the best life in the world and I am so thankful for everyone who makes it so wonderful.

4. I can "trick" myself into liking certain things. I used to hate eggs and tomatoes, but I always really wanted to like them. I felt limited when I went out breakfast and would only order cereal or pancakes. So, I would just eat them here and there until I liked them. Same with beer and wine. I used to hate the taste, I only drank Captain and Diet. That got VERY expensive, so I just "tricked" myself into liking them and now that's all I drink, well, for alcohol, I do drink water and juice and stuff, I'm not a complete lush.

5. I am obsessed with The Office. I can have the most stressful day at work/school (which has been pretty much every day lately), but then come home and watch The Office and it makes me SO happy and all of my problems fade away! There is no one, and I mean no one as funny as Michael.

6. Jimmy concluded last night that if I were rich, I would be very fat and lazy. I always say, if I were rich, I would pay someone to do this... For example, cutting up my food, picking out my clothes and peeling my oranges. I immediately shot down his statement by letting him know that if I were rich, I would not be fat as I would hire someone to move my legs on a treadmill for me.

Since the only bloggers I know were already tagged by Jenny, I tag anyone who reads this post, please tell us 5 interesting things about you!