Catching up
SLOWEST.WEEK.EVER. Right?
So basically the past month has been nothing but crazy insanity in my life. I dont remember the month going by and I certainly wouldnt want a repeat of it.
So post Peachtree:
- My birthday I had to work. It started as a pretty good day and I wasnt going to let anyone or anything bother me. It ended pretty crappy. A few of my out of town coworkers came into town for our show and we went to dinner and I was in bed semi early because there was no turning back and no rest in the near future.
- Most of the month I spent moving in a haze. If you didnt know, I work for a company that produces tradeshows. My biggest show was this month and its also one of the hardest shows we have. This show was the most difficult show I have ever done because things were made personal and not in a good way. I make a rule for myself of no crying because at the end of the day the show will go on. Exhibitors, for the most part, will be happy. It will be hard, but I know I do a good job. Because it ended up getting personal, I boohooed in my office in front of coworkers. I was at a breaking point. In fact, I am still there.
- Want to know something? It was the best show our company put on. Not sure why there had to be so much stress then.
Enough work talk
- I miss running. I was talking to a friend who also ran her first Peachtree this year and she is hooked onto running. I am hoping we can come up with a fall running schedule.
- At the end of the month, Matt and I are cancelling our gym membership because its just too much money. He also gets a discount at another gym through work. Without my gym, I need to figure out another way to get into shape.
Onto bigger news….
- Like I said yesterday, if you are friends with me on Facebook you already know.
MATT AND I ARE ENGAGED!! It is still very surreal for me. I am so happy and so excited!
Obviously if you follow me on Pinterest, you know I have been planning something for sometime. My friends joked that the day he asked, all I would have to do is hit a button and it would be planned. While this is true for the most part, I am a little overwhelmed about the planning process. So far we have set a budget and picked a time frame to have the wedding. Oh and this wedding will be 98% DIY.
I am so excited about this new chapter we are about to start. But if you have ANY tips or advice to share, I am here!
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!! How exciting!!! We’re on the DIY train too and I can give you this advice: start doing the projects now, spread it out over the whole engagement and by the time you get there, it will all be done. We have boxes and boxes of stuff already done and sealed, ready to go. Minimizes stress by 100%!
Thank you! I am really excited to DIY everything, but overwhelmed too. My Pinterest is full of a million things I want to make, I just worry it wont come together. But I am def taking your advice and starting ASAP.
Your ring is beautiful!!!
Planning will be stressful and you will consider eloping once or twice but just no it’s ALL WORTH it on the day. People told me this and I was kind of like ‘pfft whatever’ but it’s so so true. The day is amazing and there is nothing quite like being surrounded by SO MANY people who love the two of you
Yay! So excited for you!
Thank you! I am mostly worried about keeping classy and fun on such a tiny budget, but at the end of the day I will be marrying my best friend.
Congrats lady!! That’s quite a rock you have:)
Planning was stressful like everyone said but I joined The Knot…but only for the wedding checklist. I’m the worst female ever b/c I hate The Knot, but the checklist was super helpful. It gave me an idea of when everything had to be done and kept me organized. Most importantly, have fun!!!
Thank you! I LOVE the checklist on The Knot. I was so unsure of what to do first and that was a HUGE help!
Oh I love that you guys are doing a DIY wedding. That’s so much nicer. I love it!!!! I wish I lived near you so I could help
Nice ring! and Congrats. Too bad you had to work on your birthday but I hope it was fun anyways xo
Aww, yay! CONGRATS! Very exciting
Like Amber said, planning will be eh, but it will be worth it in the end 
Thanks!!
Ahh, congratulations! Obviously I am behind with my blog reading! That is so awesome, and your ring is gorgeous!