cathyandchin

Quote: Originally Posted by saymyname74 Okay, I called Ana yesterday and then she said she was on another line with a client,,and she would call me back. However,she didn't. Okay, I will be patient and call her back later today. tell her to email me! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi oh I thought of doing the same thing too because 30 mins just doesn't seem long enough to me! I think i will try getting to 3 miles when I go next time! I might try this! Week 2 was tough but i'm really worried about week 3!!

Quote: Originally Posted by saymyname74 What time are you having the cocktail hour? What time is your ceremony? cocktail hour at 6 on wednesday ceremony at 6 on thursday

Quote: Originally Posted by saymyname74 What do you think about having the cocktail hour the day before the ceremony? we're doing ours the day before as a welcome cocktail hour. i really wanted to have my ceremony at 6 but then dinner would be at 8 which seemed really late. plus, i'm going to convince my FI to do pictures before the ceremony... i want bright daylight but a sunset ceremony. Wish me luck on having my cake and eating it too!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mallory57 The necklaces have all been sold...thanks to everyone who messaged me with an interest! My necklaces came in today! Super cute and delicate... just like my bridesmaids (LOL!). I might not even have any bridesmaids but just in case i do: TA-DA!! Thanks!

I plan on doing week 2 day 3 of c25k in about an hour and I start 30 Day Shred tomorrow!!! Wish me luck

Quote: Originally Posted by mindylcarter Thank you for this information. I am hopefull that at either cost, they will decide it's not worth it and just stay at DRC! The cost of the pass plus the hassle of transportation?? ugh! And my TA said you have to go thru a security checkpoint when you check in and out of the resort! Soooooooo not worth it but some people will do anything to save $$

Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM Hi Cathy! I love this work-out. It's quick & there are 3 levels to choose from depending on your activity level & how you feel any given day. I started out using 5 lb wts too, now I alternate between 3 & 5 lb ones. If they feel too heavy you can modify the moves, do fewer reps, but just keep proper form & you should be good. Don't get discouraged! Do level 1 - Jillian has 1 of the girls in the video doing modified moves in case it's too much for you initially, but you'll definitely get there if you keep it up! Thanks Karen! I am going to alternate my C25K with 30 day Shred starting tomrrow... My goal is to hopefully do both in the same day and still be able to walk!!

OH Laura!!! Thank you so much for your review! I didn't realize how wound up I was until I started to relax from reading your EXTENSIVE review!! Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by roxmysockz Hi Mindy - We have the same issue! Ana sent these prices to me The day pass is as follow: Half day $ 55 USD per person Full day $ 110 USD per person However no definition of what a half day or a full day is My TA told me it was $85 full day 9am to 10pm

last summer my boyfriend and i were TTC. We just figured we could get married anytime and there was no rush to spend that much money on one day. Well, around Thanksgiving both of our mom's told us that they'd pay for our wedding so we had to stop trying or else we couldn't get married in the summer in Mexico! I've been off of my bc since september we've had to be sooo careful but we're going to start trying again in June! Hopefully with me being off my bc for a year it will be a lot easier to conceive. I teach in a school district with no maternity leave and we're really trying to time the baby for next summer but who knows... these things aren't really up to us, are they?

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I am about to order the Sookie Stackhouse series from Amazon today. I am also going to check out that goodreads.com! Thanks Ladies. I just finished reading "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer...It started off really weird. I was a little worried at first..haha..But it turned out pretty good. Nothing compared to Twilight, but I can see her doing a sequel and it being even better OOOH, Sookie Stackhouse books are so much fun! I'm a fast reader and I would finish one in a day and a half then go around town like a crack addict trying to track down the next book! I suggest get a few at a time!! I havent read the one that was hardcover last summer... i draw the line at paying double digits for a book that I can't take to the pool!

I had read this thread a few days ago and was debating on whether I should get it or not.... whether i should wait until I'm out of school or done with TAKS testing... etc... But when I was leaving Walmart today I walked past the athletic wear section and there it was! Like a sign of some sort and it was only $9 so I got it!! I'll start it tomorrow but I'm worried about the weights because all I have are 5lbs and I've read that might be too much! Does anyone have any tips for me before I begin? I'm worried I'll get discouraged and turn the tv off!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 DRC will do it - but they charge. I might delegate the task to my dad since he wakes up at 5am anyway...hahaha. That's a good idea! My dad will be up drinking coffee... I'll have him walk and drop :-)

thanks for inspiration!

So cute! Great idea and thanks for sharing

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd This thread is great. I have to agree with many of you. I have a terrific FI who helps around the house, cooks and does laundry. My big peeve is that he thinks laundry is done when the dryer is finished. He NEVER folds/puts away anything. Last weekend I spent all day Sat re-drying (to get out the wrinkles), folding and putting away clothes. He also doesn't understand that bras and underwear are washed separately on the delicate cycle and NOT dried. My undies end up in knots and ruined!! But he is GREAT and other than that I wouldn't change much. He has been really helpful with all the wedding planning. I have to watch what he wants to put in the OOT bags, he keeps adding to the list, he is very generous (which is GREAT)! OMG! my FI is the same about the laundry... when he does it. I'm pickier about what goes in the washer and dryer together. He just hangs all his shirts and jeans but doesn't bother to think about mine! Also, he will keep "doing laundry" but just pile the clothes out of the drier into the couch!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lilly129 Hello! I'm doing something similar - I copied a "Good Morning Newsletter" from Martha Stewart - and we're going to have the hotel put them under our guests doors in the mornings - I'll attach it for you. But essentially it's got a space for "suggested activity" and then "Today's big deal" - which would be where you'd remind guests about the welcome party or any other group activity you may have had planned. I've attached it for you - it's a powerpoint so you can easily customize it for yourselves. Is your hotel charging you for them putting the newsletters under the door? I've heard that sometimes they won't do these types of things if it's a big resort...

WOW! Can't wait for your review

week 2 day 1 of Couch to 5K... today one of my colleagues (who doesn't know I'm getting married) said "You look like you're slimming down!" oh yea!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mardigras Coco Bongo is off the hook! The hopper tours are also really fun, the advantage is they provide transportation. Have fun!! Where do you get a hopper pass from? Is it only for Cancun?

LOVE IT! Your FI rocks!!! My honey and I have already booked our wedding and sent out STD but he hasn't officially proposed yet, LOL...

I just emailed you also! These are amazing and exactly what I was thinking of doing but couldn't figure out how to do it! Thanks for sharing... Cathy

I think if you just give your guests an idea of what y'all are doing each day and leave it open for company it'll be just fine. Some people might want to do stuff with you while others might just want to lay on the beach and veg out. I think it's important to remember that for some, this is a vacation with a wedding. Not a wedding with a vacation.

1. How old are you? 30 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 31 3. Do you have children? none of my own, but FI's son lives with us 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? Hell NO! I've known him since high school and he was always that "safe" guy friend to hang with. 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? nope. 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? beach wedding has always been my dream 7. Where did you/will you get married? Puerto Morelos, Mexico 8. First dance - classic waltz, slow and sexy, or fast and spicy? slow and sexy. 9. How many guests did you/will you have? who knows... maybe 30? 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? very simple. 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? Traditional. I'm too shy to say what's in my heart in front of our guests 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? Not thinking about it yet 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? yes 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? Sunset. 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? outdoors. 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? I'm planning it but I don't care about the details. 17. How did/will the bride enter? uhhhh.... no idea. barefoot and dragging a huge dress 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: mariachis! 19. Song to make your exit: dont know yet. 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? hope not, we're not solemn people! 21. At what age did you think you would get married? mid twenties. 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? our closest friends and family 23. Wedding menu - fine dining or simply delicious? delish! 24. Champagne or red wine? bubbly!! 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? we're staying 5 days after the wedding 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? brand new. 27. Who will pay for the bills? both of our parents 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? we've been living together for 2 years 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? Can't wait!!!!