Karen

So I Just read that a couple saved up for their annual vacation by putting $5 in a jar every time they made love. So let's see....to save for a $2000 trip, you would have to do it 400 times a year or 7.69 times a week! Start saving girls!!!!

Yippeeee! Congrats ladies!!!

So I haven't been running for the past couple of weeks because my knees have been getting really achey after. My left one in particular has been clicking and creaking every time I go up stairs. So my doc wants me to get X rays. So it looks like walking and the eliptical for me. = (

I just wash mine on the gentle cycle and dry them on my dry rack. I need new underwear. Bras and Underwear are always the last thing I buy myself. Maybe it's because I'm pretty much the only one who sees them (besides DH).

We moved in together 4 months before we got married. I would say our big adjustment had to do more with our fur baby blended family (his dog and my two cats). My male cat Indy tries to attack Jay's dog Chloe so we have to keep them separated at all times. Good times. So that has been a PIA at times. But in terms of our relationship, we have just rolled with the changes (i.e. sharing space, family decision making, chores, money). After we got married, we opened a joint account for household expenses and savings. We both kept our individual accounts as well for our personal money. I guess the biggest change is a very good thing. We just feel more like family and are just so protective of each other and what we have together. But yeah, there hasn't been any struggles or conflicts to overcome.

Holy Crap Honey!!! I'm sending good vibes your way. I think the wedding schedule issue can be easily resolved and was probally a mistake. Regarding your job loss and miscarriage, I wish you peace and hope you find the assistance and comfort you need during this difficult time.

Happy Birthday Jaime!!

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! OMG 19 days I can't wait!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Hahaha Karen you're married to a genus! lol. Yes I am

Hey all! Jay and I are headed to ROR in 3 weeks for a much needed vacation. Does anyone have any suggestions for night life in town? I just want to sit and listen to some good Reggae and get some local flavor. Not really into a crowded dance club. I would love to find a sound system party too. Oh and has anyone gone to Evitas for dinner? We may be going there for our annniversary dinner.

Happy Birthday! Have a great day!

Ann, have you talked to the Social Work Dept.? They might have some ideas. I think talking to Ronald Mc Donald House is a good idea too. So far, the RV or train sounds like the best bet to me. A car/limo and driver would be too expensive huh? Hmmmm...why don't we e-mail Oprah? I'm half kidding. Couldn't Hurt.

I say If what you do is kind, it counts. I just gave away ice cream. Some people I don't know just looked at me like I was bonkers. But everyone appreciated it. It felt good. = )

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly I paid 20 dollars for the person who was pumping their gas when I went into pay, I told the clerk to tell them it was courtesy of bdw:) This was a good idea Karen, I have to admit I enjoy doing random acts of kindness and I do it often, it is so much fun. woo hoo!! Good Job Kelly! Hmm some ideas: holdling the door open or helping someone carrying a heavy load smiling and saying hi paying the toll for the car behind you at a car booth doing something w/o being asked donating to charity seeing a need and filling it cheering someone up helping an elderly neighbor with yard work I love giving away my skee ball tickets to kids when I'm at an arcade RAOKs are fun and a nice deposit to make in your karma account.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa Does it count that I gave a dollar to a homeless guy today? I never do that, and I rarely have cash on me... Yes! That counts. Good Job! There is nothing too small. I got ice cream bars to give out in my office. It's not going to save anyone's life but hopefully it will bring a smile to someone's face.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I agree with all the responses thus far but I wanted to add something else. It seems that you are having some guilt over this being your 2nd marriage and you feel that people will not consider it as special. That's ridiculous in my opinion. Those that love you will be more than ecstatic that you have found love again. It's so hard to bounce back from a divorce. You should celebrate that you were able to recover and find love again. If others have issues that it's your 2nd marriage and feel you don't deserve all the congratulations, then that's their problem. They are probably negative dirtbags anyways. AMEN!!I'm a second time bride too. This is my husband's first marriage. Please celebrate your wedding anyway you want. Don't feel like you can't have or do certain things because this is your second time. We didn't register because we were eloping and not having a shower. Oh and we eloped because we wanted to not because we felt we had to because it was my second time. Enjoy this special time and don't worry about what anyone else thinks.

So I woke up in the middle of the night with a thought. Wouldn't it be wonderful if each BDW girl or guy performed a random act of kindness today. It doesn't have to be anything big. The smallest gesture can make the biggest impact. BDW is such a warm, loving,and kind group of people. Just think what the ripple effect could be. So I'm going to make this my intent today and ask that you make it yours too. Let's see what happens.

Quote: Originally Posted by henrychucvb01 Did you know that the reason why brides carry bouquet of flowers is because back in the Middle Ages women really smelled bad? The flowers would counteract the smell and made it pleasant for the groom to marry the bride. Food of Thought Seriously? Did a bouquet of Flowers really mask the funk accumulated over the bride's lifetime. Back then the common person wer bathed twice- when born and when they die.

Your poor parents!!! I can not stand it when people use life events such as having a baby or getting married as an excuse to be a self centered Diva (or Divo). And the bonding excuse......pullllllease! The child willbe living with a raised by her and her husband right? Plenty of time for bonding. I can understand calling ahead and not overwhelming a new mom. But your SIL should be thankful that she has such a wonderful family who loves her child. Some people have no one in their lives. Hope she your bro wake up soon. BTW Congrats Auntie!!!

I had always heard that it's etiqitte no no to have a shower for subsequent children. But I think it's wonderful to have a shower for each baby. I've been to a few 2nd showers. Most of them were a bit more relaxed and low key then the first. I'm always up for a party so I say go ahead and throw the shower for your friend. I'm sure she will love it!

Hope your wedding was beautiful Sarah!!

Happy Anniversary Ann & Paul! How wonderful that Gwen can join in and celebrate with you!!

Welcome and Congrats Kim! My husband and I adore PR especially Rincon. We saw a wedding going on at Rincon Beach Resort when we were there in January and it was beautiful. Rincon is just beautiful and a fun surfer town. Happy Planning!

happy Wedding Day Laura! Hope you had a perfect and beautiful day!

I've been married twice. My first wedding was a traditional wedding. I had a maid of honor, matron of honor, and two bridesmaids. It was overall a good experiance and my girls helped me a great deal. There was a little drama but not much. Jay and I had a private wedding for two last year. No bridal party. Just us. Overall I didn't really miss having a bridal party. Maybe because I already went through it before. I loved that it was just the two of us and that it was so initimate. Our wedding planning was easy and pretty much stress free because there was less to manage. One of my best friends treated me to a spa day and lunch in lieu of a shower. And another of my friends threw me a bachelorette party. I really didn't feel like I missed anything. My advice is do what you feel. It really up to you. But whatever you do, communicate your expectations to your girls regarding their duties. Some girls know they will be everything from a dressing asst. to a psychotherapist. Others think they will just be showing up in a pretty dress. Be clear. Also be clear about expenses. Being a brides maid is expensive. I spent a thousand each time I was a brides maid. But i loved both brides and knew what I was in for up front. And lastly keep in mind, this is the biggest day of YOUR life not theirs. They have their own lives too. So be understanding if they can't jump when you want them to.