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Welcome! There is lots of Caletas info here

Thanks for sharing )

Gosh Jaime school can be tough enough without health issues! I'm glad your teacher has a heart. My friend is in a similar situation as yours. He asked, in advance, if he could take a test early because he had a medical procedure on test day, and his professor basically told him to drop and re-enroll when he was feeling up to making the commitment. (btw he has a complaint in to the dean!) Maybe you discussed this elsewhere, but have you considered acupuncture/pressure? Massages will help too, you deserve some relief!

Fantastic! One less thing to stress about

Very cool! Welcome Vari...Jen is great! Have fun planning her wedding!

Wow! How scary is that? That's a good pointer, and one that I will pass on. Thanks, Jaime!

If you are torn then I also say try to do both. Just book the band for a limited time and transition into the dj or ipod. We did our own music because it was important to us to hear specific songs, and we tend to like B sides better than singles so we didn't want to rely on the dj to have (or try to get) this stuff.

Yep, if they aren't sealed they don't count. (even if they are stamped with the registrar's seal!). They are free for life at my college but if I had to pay I would be annoyed too...what a racket! Good luck

I'm not really familiar with that area, sorry. If you can't find the info by searching here, have you tried TripAdvisor? People's reviews and candid photos of their trips help a lot.

Great dress and it looks great on you! Perfect for Maui

Beautiful! I love looking at LC pictures...what a fun and lively bunch of guests! Looked like a great time for everyone.

Quote: Originally Posted by jillhigginsphotography Okay...for you girls trying to talk your guys into it, here are a few things that may help. I copied and pasted some of these thoughts into a word document one time and never did anything with them. They are random quotes from a couple of websites... It is food for thought anyway. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How the tradition of not seeing each other was started… In Medieval times, a bride and groom were not even allowed to meet each other until the actual wedding ceremony. This was so neither one could back out if, when they saw the person, they would not want to be married to them! This ancient custom has carried forth to the 90's where now people feel it is bad luck to see each other before the ceremony. In fact, there is no basis to the success or longevity of a marriage if the bride and groom wait to see each other until the ceremony. Reasons to see each other (found online)… It is a special moment when the couple first sees each other. When it is done before the ceremony, they can talk to each other and express how they like the way the other one looks! This is what each one wants to know anyway, but a ceremony itself is not the place for a bride and groom to talk to each other and tell each other what they are thinking. The moment they first see each other also makes a wonderful candid photo! It adds to the stress to not see each other and it actually reduces stress when the couple DOES see each other first. When the flowers, hair, make-up and clothes are all new and fresh is the best time to take pictures. This can be especially true for a hot and/or humid day. The bride and groom can choose any location within a half hour drive of the ceremony to take pictures. There are many beautiful spots that have water, trees, flowers, grass, nice sky, impressive architecture, etc. that would not be practical to visit after a ceremony. •The air is filled with an electric anticipation of the day’s events to come. •Afterwards, things happen; People hug, People cry. Mascara runs, lipstick smears, and flowers wilt. •People's thoughts turn toward other issues. 'how fast can I get out of these shoes', 'this is a hosted bar, right?' •This moment is likely to be the last opportunity until the evening is over for a private romantic embrace. •This is the very best opportunity, for us as your photographers, to capture the thrill of you seeing each other for the first time. •Everyone cooperates because everyone is relaxed. •What about the Grand Entrance?! •Won't this idea 'kill the thrill?' Hardly, but don't ask us, ask any bride or groom. •When the music begins, the guests rise, and the bride appears and walks down the aisle to meet her groom, the beautiful vision many brides dream of, remains intact. •In contrast, the few who have waited with rising anxiety don't clearly remember the experience. •Stage fright is rampant, formality is the rule. •The groom is standing at the altar - how can he be himself? •He can't kiss you, can't tell you how beautiful you are or how lovely you look in that dress. •Hugs aren't generally allowed, but with a private moment before the ceremony he can do all that and more. •Perhaps the first time that the bride and groom see each other can be richer when it's for their eyes only rather than on a stage. Very interesting Jill, thanks for putting that together and sharing I do agree with the idea that the first time you see each other all dolled up for marriage is special - whether it is at the alter or 2 hours before you get to the alter. We did them after because logistically it worked best at our site (had to arrive by boats), but we kissed when we saw each other at the alter, told each other we looked hot and smelled good, and snuck away after to be alone after the ceremony...lol So we did it our way! I think a good rule is to dismiss all rules - make it your own and do what feels right. Afterall, look where many of our weddings are/were? There was a time when that was ludicrous!

Fantastic! I would pay for those!!

Thanks J, we shall see )

What fun! Thai is the best, so cool that you get to take the class. Don't be afraid to share some recipes when you're done

I love it!!! The art/color is beautiful. And the meaning kicks ass. I love tatoos with deep meanings like that, and the Mayan is too cool. Just wonderful )

That is very cool! You guys (and Aiden!) deserve it )

Quote: Originally Posted by lambert13 Potential name list (AKA the cool kids) lambert13 lucky k72 Mrs.B 2008 Heidi Christine lauren c. JessicaLovesBrian Lizz dragonfly amandalovesryan MelissaH jamisoncollette jilly76 starchild JUSTUSTWO NYJen carlymcmullen TammyB Tentative Date: June 7th 2008 (open to suggestions otherwise) Tentative Place: NYC (once again open to suggestions once more people get on board)[/b] Awwwww I feel so loved to be on the list! Those are some of the coolest kids ever!! If it goes down on the 7th we'll be just returning from our anniversary trip. My hubby would go if I did, he's used to my whims and always down to party ) It's iffy with vacation time and such, but I'll keep you posted..thanks )

Tempting.....lol

Just give me a 3 day head start and I'm there...make it 5, I like to pull over and look at stuff...LOL I wanna come All of you cool people assembling in one place? Damn this geographical location of mine!!

Cute Yari! Kauai must have been fabulous!!! And Kate that is a beautiful picture of you! I updated my siggy too. This was taken at B.B. King's the night our engagement was announced. A friend was doing a concert there and mid-way through the show he tells the crowd we are newly engaged and gets everyone - including surprised friends we hadn't told yet - to clap for us....it was pretty cool

Good gracious Stephanie I just caught up on all of this! It seems she slightly came to her senses and then backed down.....I really really hope she gets out of this situation soon. You've done everything in your power and I wish I could make it better. I will pray for strength for your mother....

No way, how cool is that? I'll totally look out for her. She must be awesome!! I used to go to summer camp with LaToya London...she made it pretty far a few seasons back. I think she's in The Color Purple broadway play now. A guy at my job made it to Hollywood (like down the street..haha) but he was promptly cut. He still works at my job...LOL

Sarah the vendor? LOL I'm so happy you're doing this, you sure are great at it! You need to make business cards and slip them into the mother's pockets when they are discharged...baby book anyone?

Quote: Originally Posted by lambert13 Something has to give with that situation over there. I can't help but to think that if it was an area that had resources, money, oil or anything else that the rest of the greedy world governments wanted none of this would be allowed to continue. It's just sad. Absolutely!