So I didn't get to document my wedding planning process on this blog like I originally intended. I decided to start at about the 3 month mark - what was I thinking?! 3 months till the BIG DAY and start a blog. Yep, sounds simple enough, right? Wrong!
I was much too busy with the wedding planning and not used to regularly blogging. Needless to say, disaster ensued. Since I've decided to keep this blog for now, I figure why not blog about the planning process? I've definitely learned quite a bit during the process so maybe I can help other brides out there (as if anyone actually reads this thing). So what if I'm no longer a bride? I'm a newlywed and everything is still fresh on my mind.
Hopefully you'll enjoy reading it almost as much as I've enjoyed planning and executing it. =)
January 9, 2011
January 7, 2011
Short and Sweet
There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good.
So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy.
That's the plan for 2011.
So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy.
That's the plan for 2011.
January 5, 2011
New Year... new resolutions?
So as the new year is upon us I find myself making the cliche resolutions. Although this year I'd like to make a slight change in hopes that they'll actually stick and last past February. Instead of calling them resolutions, I've make a list of things that I'd like to accomplish by the end of the year. I function much better with lists and get a lot of satisfaction when I get to cross items off my various lists. I also like naming my lists (blame it on my type A personality!). So what would normally be called my 2011 resolutions, is now my Life in 2011 list.
One of the items on my Life in 2011 list is to write and blog more. I realized very quickly last year that starting a wedding blog a few months before the BIG DAY was a bad idea. I would've loved to document my planning experience on my blog but the timing was just horrible. That paired with the fact that I wasn't quite used to regularly updating a blog was a disaster waiting to happen. Oh well... one more lesson learned in 2010!
2010 was a bittersweet year for me; I've experienced some of the best and worst moments of my life. It has been a roller-coaster of a ride but I've learned a lot from my experiences and am happy to have come out on the other side a stronger person.
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in 2010 is that I do have the courage to step up, the determination to stand my ground, and the happiness to live my life. I feel like a new woman! So for 2011 I'm going to fix my thoughts on the positive and charge full steam ahead.
So Happy New Year my lovelies! I wish you all much love, continued happiness, and even more poignant moments that make you laugh, cry, and smile.
One of the items on my Life in 2011 list is to write and blog more. I realized very quickly last year that starting a wedding blog a few months before the BIG DAY was a bad idea. I would've loved to document my planning experience on my blog but the timing was just horrible. That paired with the fact that I wasn't quite used to regularly updating a blog was a disaster waiting to happen. Oh well... one more lesson learned in 2010!
2010 was a bittersweet year for me; I've experienced some of the best and worst moments of my life. It has been a roller-coaster of a ride but I've learned a lot from my experiences and am happy to have come out on the other side a stronger person.
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in 2010 is that I do have the courage to step up, the determination to stand my ground, and the happiness to live my life. I feel like a new woman! So for 2011 I'm going to fix my thoughts on the positive and charge full steam ahead.
So Happy New Year my lovelies! I wish you all much love, continued happiness, and even more poignant moments that make you laugh, cry, and smile.
November 3, 2010
August 19, 2010
A Time for Reflection
You may have noticed that I haven't blogged in a little while. The holy month of Ramadan started last Wednesday, and between fasting and the heat wave we've had I haven't had much energy to do much at all.
Ramadan is a month of fasting, in which Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn till dusk. Fasting teaches us patience, humility and spirituality. It encourages us to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice and empathy for those less fortunate that us.
Over the past week I have been thinking about all the things that I am grateful for, things that I take for granted everyday. I tend to focus on the negative things happening in my life and often forget just how fortunate I am to live the life I live. These are just a few things I am grateful for:
I could go on and on but I'll end off here. What are some things you are grateful for? Do you take them for granted like I do?
Ramadan is a month of fasting, in which Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn till dusk. Fasting teaches us patience, humility and spirituality. It encourages us to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice and empathy for those less fortunate that us.
Over the past week I have been thinking about all the things that I am grateful for, things that I take for granted everyday. I tend to focus on the negative things happening in my life and often forget just how fortunate I am to live the life I live. These are just a few things I am grateful for:
- my fiancee
- my family
- my friends
- my health
- my ability to move without any pain or disability to fight through
- my adopted country Canada
- my freedom of speech
- my ability to practice my religion freely
- the roof over my head
- my warm, comfy bed
- the food in my fridge
- the opportunity to travel as much as I have
I could go on and on but I'll end off here. What are some things you are grateful for? Do you take them for granted like I do?
August 10, 2010
Thoughts of my hunny bunny...
He is the Ying to my Yang, the Peanut Butter to my Jelly, the Oreo to my Soy Milk, the Cheese on my Pizza, the i to my Phone, the Cream in my Coffee, the Jiggle in my Jell-o, the Star in my Sky... he is the Love of my Life and I marry him on November 26th =D
Quote of the Day
This has served as a great reminder to me over the years... what do you think?
"I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions"
"I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions"
Let the planning begin!
Well actually the planning started a long time ago but I just wanted to share a few websites that have been invaluable to me (and still are) during this planning process...
First up, if you are planning a destination wedding like I am, sign up for an account at Best Destination Wedding. It's chock full of all sorts of information you could ever need, and in some cases you'll find out stuff that you didn't even know you were looking for but are so glad you found. Trust me. The forum also is worth signing up for. There you can chat with other brides from all over the world who are sometimes dealing with the same issues you are with vendors overseas. They are all super friendly and more than willing to help out. Plus, you'll pick up so many great ideas from other brides! It's a wonderful tool and I for one am so grateful it exists.
Next, I don't know what I'd do without Project Wedding. It's a fantastic source of inspiration for brides-to-be; it's also a great place to find some DIY project ideas to personalize your wedding. Even if you're not a crafty bride (like me), you'll be sure to find something that you are willing and able to tackle. Also, if you sign up for an account, you'll receive an email a day with your wedding countdown and an article for you to read.
I also really enjoy browsing through Wedding Bells for articles and inspiration. They have a great wedding planner tool which is very easy to use and super helpful. Plus they're always running contest with awesome prizes =)
Another great site for articles and inspiration is The Knot. They even have this fun feature called 'My Inner Bride' where you can do a mock up of yourself in different styles of wedding dresses. Here's one I did for fun:
These are just some of the tools I've been using to plan my wedding; there are many, many more out there that I just can't remember! What are your favorites?
First up, if you are planning a destination wedding like I am, sign up for an account at Best Destination Wedding. It's chock full of all sorts of information you could ever need, and in some cases you'll find out stuff that you didn't even know you were looking for but are so glad you found. Trust me. The forum also is worth signing up for. There you can chat with other brides from all over the world who are sometimes dealing with the same issues you are with vendors overseas. They are all super friendly and more than willing to help out. Plus, you'll pick up so many great ideas from other brides! It's a wonderful tool and I for one am so grateful it exists.
Next, I don't know what I'd do without Project Wedding. It's a fantastic source of inspiration for brides-to-be; it's also a great place to find some DIY project ideas to personalize your wedding. Even if you're not a crafty bride (like me), you'll be sure to find something that you are willing and able to tackle. Also, if you sign up for an account, you'll receive an email a day with your wedding countdown and an article for you to read.
I also really enjoy browsing through Wedding Bells for articles and inspiration. They have a great wedding planner tool which is very easy to use and super helpful. Plus they're always running contest with awesome prizes =)
Another great site for articles and inspiration is The Knot. They even have this fun feature called 'My Inner Bride' where you can do a mock up of yourself in different styles of wedding dresses. Here's one I did for fun:
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These are just some of the tools I've been using to plan my wedding; there are many, many more out there that I just can't remember! What are your favorites?
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