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I am finally feeling alive again! It is amazing. I really forgot what it felt like to feel well and not ill all of the time. I had been sick since Sunday, the day after my wedding, my birthday! It progressively got worse so I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with strep. I was handed an arsenal of prescriptions (a good $200 worth) and told to get a lot of rest. So that I did! And I missed almost an entire week worth of work and now I am going to work my butt off trying to make up all of that time so I can still have enough time off to go on our honeymoon in June.

But I wasn’t going to write an entire paragraph on that originally. No, I was actually going to write a little something about the wedding. You know, cause I like, got married, and stuff. It was last Saturday, April 12th at 7 PM. I timed it so that it would be “pretty” with the sun going down. And I’m pretty sure I got it just right because the photographs turned out just smashing.

Jocelyn and Caleb, my Cousins, Walking down the aisle (sidewalk)

Everything turned out pretty much like I had it planned in my head. Everything was beautiful. I didn’t cry but that is because I tried everything in my willpower to stop myself from crying. I didn’t want to cry because SOMEONE (ahem, my sister) put MAKE UP on my face and I was scared that if it came in contact with tears it would explode on my face or turn into acid and eat through my skin. I don’t know too much about this make-up nonsense so I wasn’t really sure and I didn’t want to take a chance on my wedding day!

Our car still has “Just Married” writing on it because I’ve been too sick to go clean it off. My sister and her boyfriend and one of their friends did that for us. They taped balloons to the car but as we were driving off they popped off, one by one lol Hilarious!

Gene and I, after the ceremony, waiting for guests to clear

As I was getting ready in the dressing room people kept coming in. A lot of my reservation and consciousness went right out the door after about, say, the 3rd person just popped in. I had a lot of family come in to say hi to me and tell me how beautiful I was. I’ve never in my LIFE had that many people tell me how beautiful I looked all in one day or probably at all, actually. It had to have been said a good 50-100 times. And I’m not bragging by telling this, I just want it down for the record, hah. I actually did feel like quit a princess and it didn’t take too long for all of my insecurity and nervousness to subside. It was so awesome to see all of my family and friends and I felt so honored that so many people would travel, whether short or long, to come see us on our special day.

I missed my Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma has cancer and has been really ill. She was diagnosed in June and had chemo for a couple of months, I think. It about killed her so she stopped the chemo and has just been really sick ever since. So I didn’t get to see them there but they were there in my heart and soul. That was probably one of the most difficult things of the entire wedding. I did hold my grandma’s handkerchief around my flower bouquet and that helped a lot.

I have more to write and I’m sure this will be an ongoing thing until I’m finally SICK of writing about it.

Candy :: Apr.20.2008 :: Health, Wedding :: 2 Comments »

I’m absolutely in love with this website. Click the image to check it out.

Candy :: Apr.17.2008 :: Funnies :: 2 Comments »

Does that mean I have to cook dinner every night??

More later when I have time to actually sit down and WRITE.

Candy :: Apr.15.2008 :: Wedding :: 4 Comments »

I’m going to be a wife in just a few short days. I can’t believe it! I know, what’s the big deal, right? But it is! It’s the next step in Gene and I’s relationship.. and it is always important when you take the next step. I’m so thankful every day that I have such a wonderful man in my life. He takes care of me like no one else in the world and I feel so grateful for that.

Geniebear, if you’re reading this, I love you so much! I can’t wait to be your wife and the future mommy of our children. I look forward to the journey that we both have ahead of us. Instead of feeling sad about getting older, I feel comforted and have a sense of everything going to be ok. You do this to me. You bring me this calming sense of solitude. Always know that you are loved and cared for because I will always be here for you. Love Forever, Candy.

Candy :: Apr.09.2008 :: Love, Marriage, Wedding :: 2 Comments »

So my nerves of steel? Not so steel-like anymore, apparently. How do I know this? Because I was awake at 4 AM this morning thinking about Wedding related things. I started thinking about what I was going to clean first and when I was going to even START cleaning. And then that progressed on to playing out scenarios in my head of having everyone at our house. And then I was imagining picking up Christine and John at the airport and then seeing Christi after her flight comes in. And it just got worse from there, hah!

It may have something to do with going to bed pretty early last night, too. I’m talkin’.. 9:30 or 10 PM I was out! I was so exhausted. I’m hoping to get into work a little early this morning to get a few things done and then probably be just as exhausted again tonight. A horrible cycle! I have Thursday and Friday off this week but now I am really wishing I would have taken Wednesday off as well.

I have two big stress factors weighing on me currently: One is that I need to get my house clean, clean, CLEAN! Two is that I apparently “left out” quit a few people when it came to wedding invitations and am now scrambling to find invites to send to them at the last minute, which in turn makes me feel like a craptastic person! I’ve actually had to REPO an invite or two from people.. haha. Shut up! If you were in my situation you’d do the same thing! Or… Not? Fine! Whatever.

Happy Birthday to my Daddy today!!! This evening we will go over to my parent’s house to give him his card and eat cake (I hope my Mom made his traditional 3 layer chocolate cake!). We can’t stay long though… because we have a LIST of things that need to get done at our humble abode.

FOUR DAYS UNTIL I GET MARRIED!

Candy :: Apr.08.2008 :: Daily, Wedding :: Comments Off

As the title states, today is Gene’s 25th birthday. His last birthday as a legally “single” man. And yes, I’ve already reminded him of that… a few times. The birthday card I got him says something about it being Scratch ‘n Sniff and there is a little yellow circle on it.. So he’s scratchin’ away at it and sniffing it and probably wondering why there is no scent. When you open it, it says “Smells like a birthday card, huh?” or something to that effect. Oh man when I found this at Target I was standing in the birthday card aisle just laughing my butt off at the thought of Gene trying to scratch and sniff it. We’re dorks like that.

So we aren’t exchanging gifts this year for a few reasons. One, we are getting married 6 days after his birthday and 1 day before my birthday so we have a LOT going on. Two, we are going to Disney World! in June. Three, we are saving up to get a DSLR. I have been wanting one for ages and I’m determined to get one! I’m hoping before the end of the year I’ll have some sexy DSLR (like the Nikon D80) around my neck.

Yesterday we completed our pre-marrital workshop and we were issued our $45 discount for the marriage license. Gene is going to call the county clerk on Monday and see when we need to go up there to get our license. The workshop got pretty brutal towards the end.. It was SEVEN hours long! Most of it was common sense but it was the kind of common sense that doesn’t really click until you actually HEAR IT from someone. They touched on SO many things that I personally have issues with and it was extremely eye opening to understand that everyone has problems with misunderstandings and that I’m not a horrible person for that. I learned a few techniques to get through these rough times and that just because you argue or have a misunderstanding, it isn’t over. Anyway, there was 7 hours worth of crap in there.. but all in all it was pretty informative and I totally commend the people who gives these things because they are absolutely FREE! And they serve refreshments and food the entire time, too.

Speaking of refreshments, we ate WAY too much junk food! Yesterday we both felt like total crap because of that. How does one pass up FREE FOOD? I have no idea. They need a workshop on that right there. To help people overcome the need to indulge when food is FREE. I can be their first research basket case. Well, Gene and I both. We are equally bad when it comes to this. So anyway, we’re having sub sandwiches for dinner and then ice cream sundaes for dessert tonight.

Candy :: Apr.06.2008 :: Daily, Marriage :: 1 Comment »

I totally stole this survey from Jen. I don’t usually do these types of things but I wont lie, I have done a few in my time. And tonight? I have nothing else!

1. I’ve come to realize that my butt: was flat when i was younger. is currently flat. and will always be flat.
2. I’ve come to realize that when I talk: i have a problem STOPPING.
3. I’ve come to realize that if I love someone: i don’t tell them nearly enough.
4. I’ve come to realize that I need: constant reassurance in every aspect of my life.
5. I’ve come to realize that I’ve lost: about 70 pounds in the last couple of years but still have at least that much more to lose :(
6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when: i have a difficult time getting my bath water to the perfect temperature.
7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk: i lose all inhibitions and feel like i can be as crazy as i always want to be but am too self conscious to be.
8. I’ve come to realize that money: is the root of all EVIL.
9. I’ve come to realize that my mother: is the one person i will always be able to count on and my number one fan.
10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll probably always be: overweight.
11. I’ve come to realize that I have a crush on: Lush bath products!!!
12. I’ve come to realize that the last time I cried was: last night when i got really down on myself for my weight.
13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone: is the bomb and i love it!
14. I’ve come to realize that when I wake up in the morning: i need my routine or else i’ll forget important things like PUTTING ON DEODORANT.
15. I’ve come to realize that before I go to sleep at night: i have to tell gene that i love him.
16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking about: how im going to be a married woman in 9 days!
17. I’ve come to realize that babies: are so beautiful and i want one so bad!!!
18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on livejournal: i refresh my friends page 543 times. every time.
19. I’ve come to realize that today I will (past tense, since it’s 11pm): only have 9 days left until the Big Day.
20. I’ve come to realize that tonight I will: eat dinner, clean my car, take a Lush bath.
21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow I will: rejoice because it is Friday! and hang out with my boy afterwards.
22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to: start using my sewing machine again. it’s been too long :(
23. I’ve come to realize that who is most likely to repost this is: i have no idea?
24. I’ve come to realize relationships: are important to have.
25. I’ve come to realize love: is something to be grateful for, not something to be taken for granted.
26. I’ve come to realize my best guy friend(s): is Gene!
27. I’ve come to realize my best girl friend(s): are few and far between but it’s more meaningful that way.
28. I’ve come to realize food: is also the root of all EVIL.
29. I’ve come to realize that when I’m a girlfriend: i have nothing else to compare this to because up until this point i’ve been a girlfriend to one person only. i’d say i am a high maintenance girl in the “emotional” department. i cry too much and am way too emotional. i criticize myself way too much, as well.
30. I’ve come to realize girls and boys: are the same but oh so different.
31. I’ve come to realize over the summer: i’m going to Disney World for the first time ever, on my honeymoon!!
32. I’ve come to realize heartbreak: isn’t the end of the world, but always feels that way at first.

If anyone actually does this let me know in the comments so I can read your answers!

Candy :: Apr.03.2008 :: Meme :: Comments Off