There he goes again! Nathan has read my mind!
I woke up this morning about 5am with thinking about the wedding in my groggy state of mind. I was thinking hazily, we really need to update our wedding guest list. Now, if you didn't know already, Nathan has started putting together our wedding reception music CD in Google Docs. I thought it was a great idea!
Well, after waking up this morning, I thought: I'll e-mail Nathan to let him know we should create our new wedding guest list in Google Docs as well. To my surprise, I got into my e-mails and found that he was already a few steps ahead of me! I found not only an e-mail with the wedding guest list, but that he started a t0-do-list for me.
My thought: God, I love this man...Okay, I was also thinking, holy crap, he read my mind again...stalker! *Laughs*
Anyway, so I guess things are really starting to happen now. I'm very excited. I have already arranged the t0-do list for us into a timeline by month. I had done this last year with the original date, but now it's set to our new date. Very happy! Life is Good!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Wedding Songs
Nathan has taken the initiative to start our wedding reception playlist. We have decided not to hire a DJ. We both feel that we putting together a CD of music and having someone stop it at certain songs to do reception moments seems reasonable to us.
I have to say that when Nathan showed me the list, I was very pleased right off. I only disagreed on a couple of songs. I have to say that he's better at a wide taste of music - if it were left to me, all that would be on there is Christian metal and techno. I will also say that I LOVE that he's doing this for us. It makes me feel less stressed out and very grateful that I'm marrying a fellow musician.
So far I think our music list is AMAZING. We haven't picked out our first dance song or my dance with my dad yet, but we are searching. I love our new wedding date...I love our musicianship...I love our teamwork...
This wedding is going to be great!
I have to say that when Nathan showed me the list, I was very pleased right off. I only disagreed on a couple of songs. I have to say that he's better at a wide taste of music - if it were left to me, all that would be on there is Christian metal and techno. I will also say that I LOVE that he's doing this for us. It makes me feel less stressed out and very grateful that I'm marrying a fellow musician.
So far I think our music list is AMAZING. We haven't picked out our first dance song or my dance with my dad yet, but we are searching. I love our new wedding date...I love our musicianship...I love our teamwork...
This wedding is going to be great!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
4 Years Together - Wedding Excitement Renewed!
Today Nathan and I celebrate 4 years together. It's a little funny to think about it sometimes. The number 4 seems to be so small and yet it does feel like I have been with him for longer. I think in these 4 years we have learned a lot about each other. In fact this recent year has taught us a lot. It also feels like we became closer this last year of our relationship. Things seem a bit smoother and calmer. We have both grown up a lot since we started dating and I believe that we'll still be learning until the end.
I've spent a lot of time this week really thinking about the past 4 years. It's really funny to think how emotionally unstable I was when we first started dating. The main thing that has repeated itself in my head was how careful he's always been about advising me. Even when we were not a couple he would always take his time to tell me his thoughts and he chose his words very carefully. In retrospect, I so appreciated that type of handling with me. No guy had ever really slowed down enough to really figure out how to converse with me. It created trust with Nathan long before we started to date. Now days, he's a bit more blunt with me, but only because my emotional stability leveled and I became even stronger than before. i like that he's blunt with me (even when I'm angry with him). It saves us time and effort!!
Since we moved our wedding date, I think we both have been rather excited. I think we both got so busy with school and my teaching that the wedding just fell second place (as it should). It's nice to know for sure when the wedding will be. It makes me really excited about June. As soon as school is complete with both of us this school year, we'll be heading down to the chapel and the reception hall to put down our money and reserve a date. I'm so excited!
Brenda-Mom was here yesterday helping me with my semi-new washer. On the return journey, she said, "So I'm assuming this summer I'll be taking a couple days off to look for a dress?" I had actually not thought about that in a while. My answer was yes, since that will be about 8 months before the wedding. Might be a bit early to shop for a dress, but might as well do it when I have the time!! Plus, as we know, I am NOT a shopper - even if it's for a wedding gown. I'm not really sure if I'm ready for the "gushing" of the workers. Just give me the facts and don't over "Awww, you look so pretty!" kind of thing. I'm actually trying not to cringe as I typed that...I am looking forward to looking for a dress, but I'm more excited about reserving the church and reception location. I'm more excited about being in God's house before Him sealing my future with Nathan. It makes me have butterflies!!
God is so good. I'm lying here in the living room, looking around at all of my blessings. I look back at my goal sheet and it's a little overwhelming to believe that I have achieved so much in such a short time! I'm also very happy and thankful that Nathan was a huge part of my success. I don't think I could have made it if the Lord didn't send me someone to help ground me. Nathan stabilizes me when either I or other people rock my usually steady boat. I think that's why I've nicknamed him "My Captain."
Happy 4 Year Anniversary, My Captain! I love you so much and cannot wait for our new Wedding date to come around! I pray the Lord's blessings over you!
Wedding Countdown:
11 Months
18 Days
22 Hours
56 Minutes
I've spent a lot of time this week really thinking about the past 4 years. It's really funny to think how emotionally unstable I was when we first started dating. The main thing that has repeated itself in my head was how careful he's always been about advising me. Even when we were not a couple he would always take his time to tell me his thoughts and he chose his words very carefully. In retrospect, I so appreciated that type of handling with me. No guy had ever really slowed down enough to really figure out how to converse with me. It created trust with Nathan long before we started to date. Now days, he's a bit more blunt with me, but only because my emotional stability leveled and I became even stronger than before. i like that he's blunt with me (even when I'm angry with him). It saves us time and effort!!
Since we moved our wedding date, I think we both have been rather excited. I think we both got so busy with school and my teaching that the wedding just fell second place (as it should). It's nice to know for sure when the wedding will be. It makes me really excited about June. As soon as school is complete with both of us this school year, we'll be heading down to the chapel and the reception hall to put down our money and reserve a date. I'm so excited!
Brenda-Mom was here yesterday helping me with my semi-new washer. On the return journey, she said, "So I'm assuming this summer I'll be taking a couple days off to look for a dress?" I had actually not thought about that in a while. My answer was yes, since that will be about 8 months before the wedding. Might be a bit early to shop for a dress, but might as well do it when I have the time!! Plus, as we know, I am NOT a shopper - even if it's for a wedding gown. I'm not really sure if I'm ready for the "gushing" of the workers. Just give me the facts and don't over "Awww, you look so pretty!" kind of thing. I'm actually trying not to cringe as I typed that...I am looking forward to looking for a dress, but I'm more excited about reserving the church and reception location. I'm more excited about being in God's house before Him sealing my future with Nathan. It makes me have butterflies!!
God is so good. I'm lying here in the living room, looking around at all of my blessings. I look back at my goal sheet and it's a little overwhelming to believe that I have achieved so much in such a short time! I'm also very happy and thankful that Nathan was a huge part of my success. I don't think I could have made it if the Lord didn't send me someone to help ground me. Nathan stabilizes me when either I or other people rock my usually steady boat. I think that's why I've nicknamed him "My Captain."
Happy 4 Year Anniversary, My Captain! I love you so much and cannot wait for our new Wedding date to come around! I pray the Lord's blessings over you!
Wedding Countdown:
11 Months
18 Days
22 Hours
56 Minutes
Sunday, February 26, 2012
New Wedding Date
Hello everyone!
It certainly has been quite a while since I have updated anything about the wedding. I will say that my reasons have been rather important. Nathan has just completed his hardest semester in college and I have taken on my first year of teaching.
Things about the wedding have just been put on hold due to life. Since things have somewhat settled down a bit, I am here to let you know that Nathan and I have decided to push our wedding date back a little. Our new date (which we are firmly not going to change or at least, try our darnest not to) is Saturday, March 9, 2013. It's another year, but the reasons are much more important for foundation building.
I want Nathan to graduate and I want to re-balance myself as my life has been completely turned upside-down since I started teaching. I have also moved into my own apartment and the transition has not been easy for me. After praying about the wedding for many months, I finally came to the conclusion that it would be wiser for us to wait. Nathan and I discussed it thoroughly and settled on a new date. I'm excited about this change of date because it is closer to the actual date we became a couple. Also, it is during Spring Break after Nathan has graduated.
The new and better plan is to start the wedding plans this Summer after my first year of teaching. I just couldn't plan for a wedding now as I literally am being overwhelmed with all things teaching. I also wanted Nathan to focus on his school. So! Mark your calendars again! Saturday, March 9, 2013!
Contently,
Amara
It certainly has been quite a while since I have updated anything about the wedding. I will say that my reasons have been rather important. Nathan has just completed his hardest semester in college and I have taken on my first year of teaching.
Things about the wedding have just been put on hold due to life. Since things have somewhat settled down a bit, I am here to let you know that Nathan and I have decided to push our wedding date back a little. Our new date (which we are firmly not going to change or at least, try our darnest not to) is Saturday, March 9, 2013. It's another year, but the reasons are much more important for foundation building.
I want Nathan to graduate and I want to re-balance myself as my life has been completely turned upside-down since I started teaching. I have also moved into my own apartment and the transition has not been easy for me. After praying about the wedding for many months, I finally came to the conclusion that it would be wiser for us to wait. Nathan and I discussed it thoroughly and settled on a new date. I'm excited about this change of date because it is closer to the actual date we became a couple. Also, it is during Spring Break after Nathan has graduated.
The new and better plan is to start the wedding plans this Summer after my first year of teaching. I just couldn't plan for a wedding now as I literally am being overwhelmed with all things teaching. I also wanted Nathan to focus on his school. So! Mark your calendars again! Saturday, March 9, 2013!
Contently,
Amara
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Operation, Go! .... Any Second Now!
It's been really hard to keep the "cap" on the wedding excitement now that Nathan and I now have jobs. I'm getting more and more anxious about getting the "show on the road." I've been feeling that my old life has been getting smaller and the need for expansion is starting to really peck at me. I actually have to pray that the Lord just keep that cap on my emotions/excitement just for a few more months. Hopefully, me starting work will help that subside for a while. More than likely it will, but I'm also afraid that bringing in more money that I have ever imagined I would will create the drive to push as fast as I can to get to the wedding. Really, I am laughing at myself because for a person who has been "steady" as long as I can remember, I am certainly not feeling so steady now! Frightening, in a good way I guess. Right now, the only wedding things I can focus on is a project for my bridesmaids. I've already requested Cassandra for my first "official" cry for help in regards to one portion of this project. I am very excited, but even with this, I can't move too much because of lack of funds. However, I must say, it was really a great feeling to read how excited she sounded to be asked to help out with something. It made me really happy!
All is well and I am doing my very best to stay strong and steady. I have faith in myself, but I think the anxiousness will remain until I start teaching. August 8th get here faster!!!
Praise God :)
All is well and I am doing my very best to stay strong and steady. I have faith in myself, but I think the anxiousness will remain until I start teaching. August 8th get here faster!!!
Praise God :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
A Mom Moment
Yesterday my mom and I were talking like we usually do. I happened to look up in the mirror and noticed that my hair was really curling at the ends. I was sort of playing with it while talking with my mom and she chuckled suddenly.
"It's going to look so beautiful at your wedding."
I really wished I could have captured her picture at that point. She looked really happy...
God is Good
"It's going to look so beautiful at your wedding."
I really wished I could have captured her picture at that point. She looked really happy...
God is Good
Monday, June 13, 2011
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