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funny, my parents are paying for us to have dance lessons - it's out birthday presents...i was looking into a fred astair studio, as well as a studio right down the street. both have introductory lessons, but i have no clue how much they $$ per session. they also have wedding packages - any clue if they'll teach us to dance to OUR song if we bring it w/ us?

keith is really strange about cleaning...he HAS to clean the counters off before we go anywhere (puts stuff in piles - that's the OCD...), but leaves his socks everywhere...and not both in one place, either. one will be under his computer and the other will be in he bathroom. it's like he sheds them as he walks thru the house! other than the counters, he doesn't even notice when the house is dirty and that gets me upset too - how do you not notice that your fingerprints are preventing you from seeing yourself in the mirror i rarely ask him to help with the actual cleaning, like vacuuming, dusting, etc, b/c i know that he does a REALLY sh*tty job and i have to do it all over again. when i do ask him, usually before we have company, he does a crap job and i get pissed off and nag him, and then he gets pissed that i'm nagging - i can't win! the everyday stuff - usually one of us cooks and the other cleans, but i occasionally feel nice and do both. he DOES pay all of the bill, tho, so i really can't complain.

congratulations!!!!!!!!!

i got it - those photo storage boxes! the ones that look like shoeboxes - they are thick and sturdy. use an exacto knife to cut the hole in the top. i'm totally doing this.

Quote: Originally Posted by Waiting_for_Sunshine I think its classy and pretty. You wouldn't have to worry about the dresses looking out of style a decade down the road either. White is classic. However, in that pic it took me a minute to see where the bride and groom are. Generally in pics they stand out since they are usually dressed different. Not sure if that's important to you. If not, it looks great! in that pic, yes, it did take me a bit...i think it really depends on your dresses - my bms are wearing white textured sundresses - not bridesmaids dresses.

congrats - i hope you remember to take the time to enjoy your day!!!!

by the way it's bending inward, i'd assume that it's a regular gift box or something to that effect. it has to be heavy tho - sea glass and sand aren't light! wonder if you could get a rectangular piece of foam from michael's and carve it out, adding a gift box bottom. probably be more supportive, but idk.

i love it - my bms are wearing white too! the guys are wearing white linen shirts and khaki pants. i like the natural look.

Quote: Originally Posted by Galit Dear self, How on earth do you walk all the way to the gym, find out your pilates class is cancelled, and then walk right home?!?! I mean, did you forget your glasses that you couldn't see all the equipment that you could have used to work out? I am starting to think that you aren't serious about losing weight, otherwise you wouldnt have come home and snacked on cheese. I am so ashamed... sometimes I feel like I don't even know you. dear self, were you telepathically communicating w/ galit? i understand that the kickboxing class was cancelled, but you DID have your ipod with you and COULD have gone on the treadmill for a little while...at least to burn off some of the calories from the 45 oz bag of m&ms you ate today...but no, you went home...and sat on your ass. pig. from, your growing lovehandles and chunky ass.

i made my own too...but i haven't made one for my dad yet, the big baby that he is....but it's tempting to get that for him - he'll need a lot!

dear fi, for the last 1 1/2 yrs +, you've been telling me that you'd pay to have my car repainted after some asshole keyed it from the rearview all the way to the gas tank. for the last 6 months, i've been telling you that i'll freaking pay for it with who knows what money - but it needs to be done...i've also been telling you that since you work in an office filled with men, maybe you could just ASK for a recommendation for a body shop...but no...instead, for the last year and a half, i've been driving around with a HUGE rusted key mark, which is incredibly embarrassing...i'm paying $600/month for this f'ed up SUV that you convinced me to buy (i'll admit, i did want it, but i couldn't justify it on a teacher's salary)...while you drive around in both of your polished, freshly waxed cars...i understand that you've had a few rotten months, but forget about offering to pay for it - all i want is a godd*mn name so i can call and i can get a quote and i can pay for it....b/c it's a bit ridiculous already. if you don't get me a name by friday, i'm taking the FX to work until you get info for me. oh, and by the way, pouting and whining about not having a good month are not helping you do any better, nor is leaving early - and is certainly not helping the morale in the office ... shape up - it's your company, stupid! love, your loving, pms-ing fiance

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly So Shelley look at what is best for you and your fh, and make your choices without anger and resentment. We can not control the people around us, only you can control what is good for you. Kelly~ so true, and something i always TRY to remember....doesn't always work for me tho....i'm too much of a b*tch. i'm not so good at these kind of touchy friends issues - hence the reason why i don't have many friends either.... in theory, i'd call her and say, "listen, i'm a little disappointed mostly b/c i think that you're taking advantage of me. i don't feel as thought i can trust you, and i hope you understand why." in reality, i'd probably wait and wait and wait for her to call, which she wouldn't, and there goes my friendship w/ her (been there before....). let us know what you do.....

.. Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak I say ignore the guy if he tries to contact you again. If he persists, just flat out tell him that he is of no consequence to you, and your concern is for your BF and her marriage. Any other type of contact is going to antagonize the guy and he will say something to your best friend, who could turn it around on you to make you the 'bad guy'. As for your best friend--- why doesn't she want to end her marriage? Simply because she's afraid of what she'll lose in a divorce? That's not a reason to keep dragging her husband down with her. If she wants to stay married because she loves her husband and wants to repair her marriage, then she needs to get her act together and get some counseling. To be blunt- she sounds like a manipulative drama mama--- doesn't want to give up the marriage until she's 'secure' with her other relationship. Regardless, it appears she knows what she wants (be with the new guy) and is just trying to find someone who will 'approve' her behavior. In which case, I would just tell her your opinion once and *never* state it again. Let her make the decision- you can still be there for her... i agree.

i have the BEST solution - it's a brush called the FURMINATOR. it comes in a few different sizes and traps all fur. my cats barely shed, but this thing grabs all of the loose hairs, making them look like huskies! here's the website: FURminator. it's a little on the pricey side but SO worth it! we also have a dyson and i use the attachments on the couches to pull all of the hair out of that. we don't have carpet, but i still vacuum the floors. i feel like the swiffer just pushes the hair around.

we COULD do this, and send all gifts (and shipping $) to one person - maybe someone w/ a business (and free time) - and that person could send it on...it WOULD mean double shipping tho.... i'd like to be in - pm me w/ details please!

i'm a teacher so i can't use the bathroom during the day - and then don't want to spend my night peeing!!! water is hard for me ... i didn't see this till now, but i like the little challenges....50 crunches tomorrow- no prob

i'm so sad i couldn't make it! i WAS in south jersey this morning, but celebrated my sister's bday and then made the trek back up north... looks like i missed a REALLY good time

ohhh i love the color combo! and the starfish are perfect! i agree, christa, adhesives suck!

welcome! pv bride here as well!

2-3x per week, usually on the weekends...used to be that per day, but then we moved in together, and that died down...i'm WAY too exhausted during the week, but he doesn't understand that...he goes to be w/ me around 12 and i wake up at 5:30 but he wakes up at 8:30...then he wonders why i'm so tired!? so he tries during the week, but to no avail during the summer, we're like rabbits

heidi - i am so sorry. please let me know if there's anything i can do ... you and reggie are in my thoughts.

my parents and sister live right there - but i already have my dress thanks for the info tho!

MORE MORE MORE WELCOME BACK MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE GLAD IT WENT WELL MORE MORE MORE. please.

welcome! i'm in nj and a dreams bride too - but dreams pv. happy planning!

i was planning on letting dreams do it, but i got a quote for renting the vases (cylindrical, varying heights) - between $30-$40 EACH!!! so i'll go to walmart here and bring them with me...pray they don't break on the way there!