We Still Do

Tonight we are going to the wedding of Ben Garcia and Brittany Nichols. Ben and Phillip knew each other growing up but got closer while playing softball together the past couple of years. Brittany and Ben both came to our wedding and we are excited to return the favor by attending theirs.

I have decided that I love weddings. Tonight I get to sit next to Phillip and witness two people taking the most important step of their lives together just like we did. Reliving the vows, the love, the sacredness of the ceremony, and all of that. How moving. I am getting all excited just thinking about it.

 

Oh and I cut my hair off! I’ll post pictures soon. I love love love love it! Phillip is going to need some time to embrace the new do but I am keeping it. I also might add some highlights/lowlights this week some time! So many great changes!

Heaven in the Form of Feathers and Threads

Tonight, we bought some great things from Macy’s with our gift cards. A few weeks ago, we walked around the store aimlessly looking for something – anything – to spend our generous amount of gift cards on. We found nothing. Blame it on the loads of shopping we did that day or lack of zest for what Macy’s had to offer, but we decided to hold on to the money and see what would come up.

Since we have been less-than-pleased with our savvy Ross purchase of nice sheets, we started with finding a great set of sheets – 700 thread count to be exact! Great soft sheets that are advertised as wrinkle free. They are currently in the washing machine with our free sample of Downy given to us by Macy’s for buying a set of sheets from them. Cute huh?

Our next purchase was a feather down pillow for me. Phillip has two already that are way beyond their years in use and in appearance even though he says it adds to their comfort. But I have none – until we walked into Macy’s with gift cards to spend. So I got one! It’s so comfy and I can’t wait to use it tonight!

And our last and final purchase is my favorite of the night. The Macy’s closest to us was actually out of the one we needed, so Phillip drove me all the way to south Arlington’s Macy’s to buy it tonight. We bought a feather down mattress topper! It is the next best (and next cheapest) thing to a real feather bed. We already put it on the bed and almost instantly fell asleep without the sheets even being on the bed.

Basically, tonight is going to be one great night’s sleep. It’ll probably be one for the record books, readers. I get to sleep in, after an exhausting day and week at work, surrounded by so much comfort. I can hardly wait! But I will have to since the sheets are still in the washing machine.

P.S. I am getting my hair cut at 11 tomorrow morning!!

In Desperate Need of a Hair Cut

Now that the wedding festivities are all done and the actual wedding day hair situation is no longer a concern, I am ready to chop it all off!

I’m thinking of making it shoulder length with some sort of cool color job. What do you think? I’m ready to have hair that is easier to take care of, doesn’t use shampoo as fast, and makes me feel like a younger hipper newlywed.

I’m seriously considering making appointment for next Saturday. It makes me nervous. I have had the same hairstyles all of my life until Heather has changed hers and I ultimately followed suit. This would be the first big hair change that I’ve ever done by myself. I’ll keep you posted. Wish me luck!

Still Job Hunting

Yep, I’m still trying to break into my dream career field. I kind of took a little break when wedding planning got crazy, but I’m back at it. I am determined to find something at least more relevant than the banking industry – don’t get me wrong, I am so thankful for this job and it is a whole lot better than other things I could possibly be doing, but I would love something a little more relevant to my passion.

I have decided something big though. I am definitely going to graduate school no matter what – and maybe even get my doctorate some day. Crazy huh!? Well, all of this is coming about because I’m pretty sure I have decided my ultimate career goal is to be a college professor of health courses. And I even want to write a textbook one day!

Dream big, right? Well, I love student affairs and I love health education, so why not combine the two into a solid career with great hours and holidays? I really think this is what I want to do with my life – well, what I think I want to do right now anyway…

I just need to see what to do to get there. I need to research graduate schools.

So the plan is to keep job hunting for a great job. If I get a great job, I will rethink the timing of this huge plan of mine. If I don’t get a “great” job but instead stay with the bank or find another semi-related but not ideal job, I will apply to graduate school and be a student while working. Sounds like a plan, no?

Hand Cramps + Pita Chips + Birthdays

Tonight we started writing thank you notes for the millions of gifts we got the week of the wedding and on our wedding day. There are so many to write! Please, if you don’t get yours right away, consider that we are writing 60+ and have just started today. :)

Tonight I made a huge batch of pita chips. They turned out great! Our toaster oven, the food processor, and my Keurig are pretty much the three best appliances in the kitchen. If I were trapped on a desert island, I’d bring all three of those items.

I am so ready for the three day weekend and to celebrate Phillip’s birthday. No plans for the 4th as of yet (any offers?) but Friday and Saturday are already planned. Friday we have Mikey’s birthday shindig to go to since his birthday was yesterday.

Saturday, we are starting the day with me bringing breakfast to my love to celebrate his 23rd birthday! Most likely it will be Whataburger, but donuts are also a possibility. (Special note: “Whataburger” seems to be  recognized word in this spell check… interesting…) Then Saturday night we are eating at JR’s Steakhouse with Phillip’s parents. How fancy and fun!! I have to find something to wear! Phillip and I went for Valentine’s day 2010 and really enjoyed it. It’s a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of place since it’s pretty expensive. So yay!

Let us know if you want to do something with us this weekend. We have new outdoor dishes and accessories ready to use!

P.S. Happy birthday to Samantha, the best big sister in the whole wide world!