Erika J

Lori--OMG How could i forget about you Sorry!

Quote: Originally Posted by kmvaz I'm looking to contact "TClement" she has a wedding on October 3, 2009 and mine is on October 2, 2009. I would LOVE to be able to chat with her since we will both be at the resort at the same time. Anyone know how I might be able to reach her? Did you try to send her a PM (Private message) this can notify her regular email and possibly she will respond. To send a PM click on the user name on one of her posts and a drop down menu will appear. Then select Private Message. Be sure to enter a subject.

Kate- everything is so beautiful, I have the same centerpiece pic as my top choice right now. And um can you please help me plan the rest of my wedding, I hope it is half as beautiful as yours.

Yay, I had a pretty good food day until just now I had a weight watchers ice cream cone, it was soo tasty.

Thanks Marie!

Thanks Stacey, thanks worked out perfectly .

No prob!! Thanks for the calrification! I am just happy to be a last minute entry!!

Wait I missed the buddies thing? What post # is it?

It might be a BD (boudior) photo shoot, to take sexy pics for your hubby. People give photobooks as a gift on the wedding day or 1st anniversary. Hope that answers your ques. Dreams Brides 09’ Salomeh 5.16.09 Soon to be Mrs Gomez 5.17.09 Missybee 5.28.09 Natashee 6.6.09 Joyanna 6.11.09 Olga 6.18.09 Gaby 6.24.09 Akilah 7.4.09 Megaen 7.10.09 Tralalalala21 7.18.09 Deanna 7.24.09 Hayley 8.1.09 Glamourina 8.8.09 FutureMrs.S 8.29.09 Jenn 9.7.09 Kristy (SoontobeMrs.L) 9.9.09 Kmvaz 10.2.09 TClement 10.3.09 Krazy K 10.10.09 Cynthia 10.16.09 Marise 10.26.09 Erika 11.6.09 JGammaGirl 11.14.09 Dana 11.19.09 Dreams Brides 10’: Melette 1.21.10 TheFutureMrsBrown 2.6.10 Stachr 11.12.10

Ranier Maria RIlke, from Love and Other Difficulties. I was thinking the second paragraph, but we could just edit out whatever part of this you don't want- Marriage is in many ways a simplification of life, and it naturally combines the strengths and wills of two young people so that, together, they seem to reach farther into the future than they did before. Above all, marriage is a new task and a new seriousness, - a new demand on the strength and generosity of each partner, and a great new danger for both. The point of marriage is not to create a quick commonality by tearing down all boundaries; on the contrary, a good marriage is one in which each partner appoints the other to be the guardian of their solitude, and thus they show each other the greatest possible trust. A merging of two people is an impossibility, and where it seems to exist, it is a hemming-in, a mutual consent that robs one party or both parties of their fullest freedom and development. But once the realization is accepted that even between the closest people infinite distances exist, a marvelous living side by side can grow up for them, if they succeed in loving the expanse between them, which gives them the possibility of always seeing each other as a whole and before an immense sky. That is why this too must be the criterion for rejection or choice: whether you are willing to stand guard over someone else's solitude, and whether you are able to set this same person at the gate of your own depths, which he learns of only through what steps forth, in holiday clothing, out of the great darkness. Life is self-transformation, and human relationships, which are an extract of life, are the most changeable of all, they rise and fall from minute to minute, and lovers are those for whom no moment is like any another. People between whom nothing habitual ever takes place, nothing that has already existed, but just what is new, unexpected, unprecedented. There are such connections, which must be a very great, an almost unbearable happiness, but they can occur only between very rich beings, between those who have become, each for his own sake, rich, calm, and concentrated; only if two worlds are wide and deep and individual can they be combined.... ...For the more we are, the richer everything we experience is. And those who want to have a deep love in their lives must collect and save for it, and gather honey. ******and the other was the "Gift from the Sea" that sunset bride posted already

"September 8th" by Pablo Neruda Today, this day was a brimming cup, today, this day was the immense wave, today, it was all the earth. Today the stormy sea lifted us in a kiss so high that we trembled in a lightning flash and, tied, we went down to sink without untwining. Today our bodies became vast, they grew to the edge of the world and rolled melting into a single drop of wax or meteor. Between you and me a new door opened and someone, still faceless, was waiting for us there. "The Infinite One" by Pablo Neruda Do you see these hands? . They have measured the earth, they have separated minerals and cereals, they have made peace and war, they have demolished the distances of all the seas and rivers, and yet, when they move over you, little one, grain of wheat, swallow, they can not encompass you, they are weary seeking the twin doves that rest or fly in your breast, they travel the distances of your legs, they coil in the light of your waist. For me you are a treasure more laden with immensity than the sea and its branches and you are white and blue and spacious like the earth at vintage time. In that territory, from your feet to your brow, walking, walking, walking, I shall spend my life.

Billy Collins- "Dancing Toward Bethlehem": If there is only enough time in the final minutes of the twentieth century for one last dance I would like to be dancing it slowly with you, say, in the ballroom of a seaside hotel. My palm would press into the small of your back as the past hundred years collapsed into a pile of mirrors or buttons or frivolous shoes, just as the floor of the nineteenth century gave way and disappeared in a red cloud of brick dust. There will be no time to order another drink or worry about what was never said, not with the orchestra sliding into the sea and all our attention devoted to humming whatever it was they were playing. (I realize it says 20th century- maybe Billy wouldn't mind if I changed it to 21st?) "Litany" (also Billy Collins) You are the bread and the knife, the crystal goblet and the wine. You are the dew on the morning grass and the burning wheel of the sun. You are the white apron of the baker and the marsh birds suddenly in flight. However, you are not the wind in the orchard, the plums on the counter, or the house of cards. And you are certainly not the pine-scented air. There is just no way you are the pine-scented air. It is possible that you are the fish under the bridge, maybe even the pigeon on the general's head, but you are not even close to being the field of cornflowers at dusk. And a quick look in the mirror will show that you are neither the boots in the corner nor the boat asleep in its boathouse. It might interest you to know, speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world, that I am the sound of rain on the roof. I also happen to be the shooting star, the evening paper blowing down an alley, and the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table. I am also the moon in the trees and the blind woman's tea cup. But don't worry, I am not the bread and the knife. You are still the bread and the knife. You will always be the bread and the knife, not to mention the crystal goblet and--somehow-- the wine.

So I am not going and like Heather.. super jealous. My BF boyfriend is not working so no free tix

Quote: Originally Posted by Debs Chris's is like that one with the black band, but his is bevelled around the edges (I can't tell if yours is). we are almost at one year and his ring still looks brand new! We had to order 4 times because the sizing was really off, but we are still so happy with the rings! Deb- that is great to hear that the ring looks great after so long. Evan is pretty darn pleased. At first he was not sure if even wanted to wear a ring, but seeing as he gets the rings out every night and wears them around, I think we will be in good shape.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i was SUCH a good girl at target, and only bought cat litter, printer paper, and a gallon of milk. LOL i think that's the least i've ever spent there ... i should go get checked by a doctor.. OMG I am so proud of you!! Lisa Please teach me the good girl ways at target. I can not get out of there with out spending $50!!!

Ana ... YAY!!! I was sooo looking forward to your review. When Edyta said there was a glitch I got so worried, but I am glad to hear, well sad for the dress, but glad to hear it was nothing too horrible. Who know Juan could be a seastress/photog with a stapler. That is a priceless story. I wish that my wedding was sooner!!! Ohhh and your centerpieces were amazing, something different and unique. It is going to be tough to wait for Juans Pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari I worked for Nutro's marketing dept for two years and they do not do animal testing. Also, it's the best food out there. Good to know! Thanks Yari!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by yoAzul We finally decided! FI's mom will be reading this: Union by Robert Fulghum You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment. At some point, you decided to marry. From that moment of yes to this moment of yes, indeed, you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way. All those conversations that were held riding in a car or over a meal or during long walks - all those sentences that began with “When we’re married†and continued with “I will and you will and we willâ€- those late night talks that included “someday†and “somehow†and “maybeâ€- and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart. All these common things, and more, are the real process of a wedding. The symbolic vows that you are about to make are a way of saying to one another, “ You know all those things we’ve promised and hoped and dreamed- well, I meant it all, every word.†Look at one another and remember this moment in time. Before this moment you have been many things to one another- acquaintance, friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years. Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this- is my husband, this- is my wife. OMG Yael - this one one of the five Evan and I narrowed down to!!!

Thanks guys! I am all set up and have $$ on the way to Ann!

Ana, you looked sooo amazing, and the wedding looked beautiful. I get excited everytime I look at your pics!!!! I can barely contain myself to hear all the details in your review.

Dreams Brides 09’ Ana 4.1.09 Loni 4.3.09 Kara 4.11.09 Salomeh 5.16.09 Soon to be Mrs Gomez 5.17.09 Missybee 5.28.09 Natashee 6.6.09 Joyanna 6.11.09 Olga 6.18.09 Gaby 6.24.09 Akilah 7.4.09 Megaen 7.10.09 Tralalalala21 7.18.09 Deanna 7.24.09 Hayley 8.1.09 Glamourina 8.8.09 FutureMrs.S 8.29.09 Jenn 9.7.09 Kristy 9.9.09 SoontobeMrs.L 9.9.09 Kmvaz 10.2.09 TClement 10.3.09 Krazy K 10.10.09 Cynthia 10.16.09 Erika 11.6.09 JGammaGirl 11.14.09 Dana 11.19.09 2010 Dreams Brides: Melette 1.21.10 TheFutureMrsBrown 2.6.10

I love it! Very beachy and he looks comfortable.

Wow, Heather that is great. The vet wanted Otis to gain weight, so he was on the Nutro High Energy. it is very high in fat and protien. Significantly more than puppy food. Now he is just on adult food. Jaq- the Authority brand is just petsmarts generic brand, so I am not sure if it is good or not.

Okay, I am soo bad, and very last minute but I just PM'd Ann to try to sign up. I want to be more accountable for my weight loss and have some extra support.

That is what I thought but our vet said they were all pretty much junk. He recoomended some natural foods from specialty stores, Nutros from Petsmart or His vet food which i think was science diet, but it was a system of numbers and letters. ( sorry I cant remember better). We ended up doing Nutros route becasue we have one by the house and it was way more convenient than trying to buy food with in the vets hours. It is like $39 for a 40lb bag for dog food. I hope they do not do animal testing ?? NUTRO® Premium Pet Food for Dogs and Cats