JaimeLynne

I am LOVING my professor right now! Not only did she approve the topic change and give me a great resource from the library, but she said that she would be happy to accept it on Tuesday instead of Monday!!! PHEW! Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! lol Oh and Jennifer, those articles you gave me are really helpful. Thanks again!

Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN I have 15 lbs to lose and no boobs. I have to pay to have bra cups added to my dress. That's not fun! I think I will be in this exact same situation! LOL

I love the strapless on you! Man, if you lose 15 lbs you're gonna be a super skinny-minnie! You look great as you are - honestly

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaG Woooohooooo!! That's awesome Jaime!! Less than a year....it's going to FLY by!! I know! This past year has already flown by. I'm actually glad we had a 2 year engagement because I would be bummed right now if our wedding was already over! Instead I am just now really getting into the planning and it's so much fun Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMrsE Congrats JL!! It feels good to have one more thing checked off the list doesn't it? I felt that way when we booked our trip. This is the very first thing we've actually checked off, but yes it does feel good!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenniferLynn I love proofreading! I miss it actually (I was an English major). I'd gladly look it over for you! (as a side note, I loved the Woman Warrior) Quote: Originally Posted by JenniferLynn not sure if these will help at all, but I found a few articles as well. The abstracts for the articles are in the word file. Hope these help! Thanks so much Jennifer!! Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I love Like Water for Chocolate and read it like once a year - total nerd I know!!! I haven't read The Woman Warrior since 9th grade so I'm no help there but sounds like you're on the right path. Have fun I love "Like Water for Chocolate" too - great book! The movie was really disappointing to me. You read The Woman Warrior in 9th grade?? Wow!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host wow, you are pretty lucky to have elizabeth..her pics are amazing and she is so sweet. I couldn't agree more!

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha oh and I am so lame....when I read the title of the thread, I was like "wow, she must have really needed some ink for her printer!" Lame. Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaLovesBrian LOL. Ok, admittedly my life hasn't been that exciting lately, but no, I would not make a post about printer ink! That was my first thought too! Cool tattoos, love the symbolism This is sort of off topic, but I am considering getting my very first tattoo. Last night we went around town checking out different shops. Exciting

OK, new & much more researchable topic: Female Duality (or Portrayal of the Chinese Female) in Maxine Hong Kingston’s “The Woman Warrior” The title may need to be restated later on but this is what I've written so far expanding on that a little: There are two distinct roles that Chinese women play in Maxine Hong Kingston’s “The Woman Warrior”. One is that of the submissive, timid and conservative housewife, mother or servant. The other is quite the opposite – brave, strong and powerful, this archetype can go on to become a doctor or warrior. Occasionally, Kingston blends the lines by portraying the presence of both roles in one woman. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If anyone familiar with MLA formating would be interested in proofing my paper when I'm finished please let me know - I would really appreciate it!

You know, I think I might just change my topic. I've read "Like Water for Chocolate" before but I would need to reread it and I don't even have a copy yet. We just finished reading Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior" which I really enjoyed. Maybe I can do something on Chinese-American identity or symbolism in the novel... I think this may be a better route to go considering I don't have a whole lot of time left.

Ok I'm hijacking my own thread: I am about to kill my dogs! Conor just peed in the house for the 2nd time today, and while I shuffled him outside Ollie chowed down on my TV dinner. Conor beat me up the stairs on the way back in and they were both up on the couch (right in the spot where Conor peed earlier) licking the plate clean. I think it's time for a breather and a small glass of wine.... I have a feeling this is going to be a long night...

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha I am about to step out to go to a wedding rehearsal then dinner, but I can check through our library later if you want. Just let me know! Thanks so much for the offer, I will let you know. Right now I am totally jacked up on caffeine which I thought would help but it is not helping at all and I feel like my brain is being pulled in a million directions Quote: Originally Posted by StephanieMN Not sure if this will help put I used this site when doing a research project just a few weeks ago Google Scholar I have heard of Google scholar but if I remember correctly it is more difficult to find "peer reviewed" articles on there. I'll check it out tho!

Quote: Originally Posted by CODestBride2009 i know woo hoo! I am sending in my photog deposit next week (hopefully)! what is next for us then? STD's? dresses? Awesome, who is your photog?? The next step for me is finding my hotel (unfortunately our first choice is booked so our TA (Tammy, host) is helping us look into other options), then sending out STD's with information packets. I've been trying to put off getting a dress for as long as possible because I tend to gain/lose weight fairly easily. It seems to come in cycles. Definitely not planning on going UP in weight tho! I would like to go ahead and get started on finding my BMs dresses though because one of my BMs is leaving for Pharmacy school in August. Quote: Originally Posted by blinkgrl119 waw congrats!!! I sooo want elizabeth medina for my wedding..........its just toooo away to book anything! gutted!! xx I totally know what you mean! When I first registered on here (back in March of '07) I was the only '09 bride! We too started looking at photographers back then and couldn't get anyone to give us a quote so I understand your frustrations. Amazingly, we've been engaged for just over 1 year now and the countdown is suddenly ON! You'll probably hear this a lot, but I can say from experience that it will fly by quicker than you think My advice is to plan out who you want, what hotel you want, etc. etc. and then as soon as you possibly can - BOOK IT! Even though you're starting so soon things may quickly begin to start filling up as you get closer to that 1 year mark. Btw, what does "gutted" mean??

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha lexis-nexis gets my vote too. Also, my school has online journals available through our library available. Does yours? Yes, we do. There is a section online called "Library Databases A-Z". We have a really good library. Ugh, it is killing me that I waited so late because the lady I wanted to meet with is an expert at finding any article you could possibly imagine...

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura jaime have you tried lexis-nexis? also, try using the search term "emotional eating research" I have not tried Lexis-Nexis yet... off to do that right now, thanks!

I know we have some professors out there... Maura, where are you?? Here's the deal: I am writing a research paper in World Lit. We got to pick our topic but it is a Summer Session so we've had very little time to write it (not to mention the teacher has not once let up on the other short papers and book reading assignments). Anyways, between work and another Senior level class that I am taking concurrently I have admittedly fallen behind and JUST NOW getting started on my paper - AHHHH! Bad Jaime! My topic/thesis is basically this: There is a strong correlation between food and emotions in Laura Esquivel's novel Like Water for Chocolate. (or something to this effect, I haven't even written this part down! ) I need to find 4 scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles that back up my thesis. I am having a hard time doing this and the subject librarian that I need to speak with is off and I don't think she's going to be in at all this weekend (my paper is due on Monday). I have no idea if these databases are specific to UTA or not but so far I have looked in JSTOR, Academic Search Complete and MLA International Bibliography (the last has been the most helpful but I am still not there). This should be a common theme so I don't know why I'm having such difficulty finding these sources! If you can help me think of different search terms or databases to look in that would be greatly appreciated!!! TIA!

Quote: Originally Posted by Leia78 Fabu pick Jaime! Your wedding pics are going to be amazing! Thanks Leia, I can't believe we are so lucky. Now it's time to start buckling down and getting my butt into shape! I cut out my weekly margaritas awhile back but seem to have recently replaced them with Bailey's and cream, so uh yeah... Quote: Originally Posted by CODestBride2009 YEAH! Double congrats then! Thanks! You're just one month ahead of me!

Quote: Originally Posted by CODestBride2009 awesome! wait...did I miss something else? are you "officially" an LC bride yet?! Uhhhhm, sort of. Actually Nicole is going to run my card on Monday since she's already out of the office today, and then I'll be able to announce that I am "officially" an LC bride!!!

Thanks for the review! Your wedding is exactly 1 year before ours. I'm pretty nervous about those waters since my Grandparents are totally freaked out about the weather and getting seasick. I will feel horrible if everyone gets sick, although I know you can't plan it but still I would feel bad since I asked ppl to take a boat knowing they're prone to sea sickness... I guess I need to get over that sometime in the next year, huh!

ELIZABETH MEDINA!!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I am so freaking excited!!! Elizabeth's work is just amazing and she has been great to work with so far - I could not be happier with our selection.

Quote: Originally Posted by monicaswave OMG! way too adorable. I have 2 doggies and want more!!! I'm such a sucker for cute puppies in need of a home. I know - me too. I had to delete the email soon after so I would stop looking at the pics... but then of course I posted them on here hahaha Don't worry, these pups are sure to find good homes quick.

Quote: Originally Posted by StephanieMN They are so cute and they have a pool side suite! "pool side suite" - that's so cute! Of course someone on a DW forum would think of that! lmao

A female dog named Shannon recently delivered a litter of Westie puppies. The director of the group (Oklahoma City Westie Rescue) just sent out an email with pics - they are soooooooo freaking CUTE!!!! The 1 female has been adopted as well as 2 of the males. I know y'all like pictures so I thought I'd share... The rescue group is getting puppies and dogs in like crazy right now. We also just got in a 5 month old black Westiepoo but he may have to be transferred as it is difficult for our group to adopt out black dogs. If you are ever interested in adopting a West Highland Terrier and you live in OK, TX, AR, MO, KS you can go to the website here: About Us You will have to be prepared to drive to Tulsa or Oklahoma City in most cases, but it's worth it! They are one of the top (if not the top) Westie rescue groups in the country. We adopted our dog Conor from there on Christmas Eve when he was about 10 weeks old. He's now about 10 months old!

Oh no! You're leaving us! We still have to meet at the dog park and go shoot at the Arboretum! *pouts* Hehe, jk. I lived there when I was a kid one Summer with my Mom & Step-Dad (he was stationed at Randolph Airforce Base). We lived in some random apartments. I couldn't even begin to tell you where they were. I have family that lives there but I have pretty much disowned the majority of them. Besides that, we have only gone there for the touristy stuff. I hope you like it there, I know you've been dying to get the heck outta here! When do you move?

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Also, I just posted a bulletin about this on Myspace. I can't stop thinking about this poor little girl. YAY, one of my friends donated! I wanted to pass on what he said... Quote: Hey Jaime, Ok I donated, via PayPal. There was an "instructions to seller" area where I pasted "donating for Beate", but I wonder if they'll actually see it. Would you mind telling your friend that the PayPal donation from Reagan Jones is for Beate?? I grew up with Boston Terriers. I'm glad I read your post, you did so good to let everyone know. Have a great weekend. Reagan This totally made me tear up because I haven't talked to this guy in ages. We're gonna get this little girl her surgery!

Congrats! I'm hoping to book my photographer tomorrow!