Wedding errands, Walmart finds, and Bridal Jewelry

Today, R. and I tried to get some more wedding stuff done. We're getting down to the little details now, which surprisingly, is proving to be more challenging than the big stuff. Anyway, R.'s dad got fitted for his tux today, and I decided to walk across the street from the shop to visit Payless to look for shoes. Well, I lucked out and found a pair I like; I'll be getting them dyed to match my dress.
We also picked up some bubbles (100 to a package) at Walmart for 20 bucks! I was both surprised and impressed with the recent improvements made at our local Walmart, one of which was a new wedding and party supply aisle. I love party decorations, favors, cake decorating supplies, etc. anyway, and was extra excited to see these bubbles (which I had wanted to get for awhile) at such a low price. We grabbed a package of 100 and an extra one of 48 just in case we end up needing more. They also carry unity candles, guest books, cake toppers, invitation kits, favors, and more. We'll probably be picking up some of those wedding disposable cameras once they have more in stock, as well.
Later on this afternoon, I was searching for wedding jewelry online. I'm thinking that I want a necklace that will look nice with the square, strapless neckline of my dress. Something kind of vintage is definitely my style...I've found a lot of great things online, but something like this makes me a bit nervous to not see it in person before I buy. Although, we did have great luck with ordering our invitations off David's Bridal. Anyone have any experience buying their bridal jewelry online? What kind of luck did you have?

Movie Review: He's Just Not That Into You

Sooo last night, Ryan got called in to work the night shift at the hospital. I spent a couple of hours getting things ready for my job interview today, and then I decided to rent a movie-He's Just Not That Into You. I picked this one because it's not really a movie you'd watch with your boyfriend or husband...although they might like it without admitting it.
One thing I liked about this movie was the cast-it had many of my favorite actors and actresses in it. However, their characters seemed to be kind of newer versions of characters they've played in the past; i.e. Scarlett Johanssen being a sort of homewrecker, Bradley Cooper (hottt...) as a sort of player or sleazbag, take your pick...Drew Barrymore being unlucky in love...you get the point. But, they were still good and funny and entertaining even so.
I think this is a really great movie for all the girls (and guys) out there who just don't think they deserve love as the real thing. It's sad to say that I've witnessed this many times with different people I know; they seem to attract people who just want to treat them badly, or they just hide from dating for fear of rejection, or they obsess over their significant others until they are simply exhausted...all because they lack confidence or they don't like themselves and feel they can't do better and don't deserve to be happy. It's depressing, yet so often true. I know, I've been there too...I think everyone has. So, really, I think mostly everyone can relate to this movie on some kind of personal level...and even laugh at themselves and perhaps learn a new way of looking at the whole love thing.
One thing that bothered me about this movie was, not ALL guys are evil, not all guys try to play women. My husband to be is one of those guys who is who he is, he never has played mind games, and never claimed to be in love when he wasn't. I know there are others out there too. This movie made me a little frustrated at how it portrayed guys as these pigs on a never-ending quest for domination and sex. It also kind of made girls out to be pushovers--which although there are both male (and female) players and weakminded girls (and guys) out there, it just isn't always the case. This movie made me really happy and feel really blessed to have the guy I do. I hope there are more girls out there who can say that as well after seeing He's Just Not Into You.
Maybe that was one goal of the writers/director of this one? Hmmm...

Back to the Blog

Well...it had been my intent to blog throughout my student teaching...but obviously that never happened. I think I just got overwhelmingly busy, lost interest int blogging, or maybe a combination of both.

Anyway, student teaching is behind me and I'm now focused on other things. It was a great, tumultous, frustrating, tear-inducing, empowering experience and I'm glad it's over. Although I will miss (some of) my students terribly.

Currently, I'm working part time at a local flower nursery and searching for a teaching job for next year. I have an interview at my old middle school on Thursday and I REALLY hope I get the job...for so many reasons. I really want to start my career, feel like I'm getting somewhere and contributing to the field of education. I also really, really want Ryan and I to start moving toward some of our goals, one of which involves searching for our first house. It's probably a far stretch right now, since even if I get this job, I will have only started working, but it's worth a shot. Just being able to feel more secure financially will be a big plus.

Three months to go before the big day...wedding day! I can't believe it's coming so fast. Most of the main components are planned out...now we're just figuring out some smaller details.

I've had a lot of free time lately to catch up on reading, cooking, cleaning, wedding planning, and other things I've wanted to do the past months of the year. Today, I just finished reading The Watchers, and old book by Dean Koontz. I have only read a couple of his other books at most, but our photographer recommended it to me because she knows I am a fellow pet-lover. I actually really liked it, and had a hard time putting it down. Maybe I'll read more of his books in the future--my dad has a whole collection. Next, I plan on reading The Catcher in the Rye--which I'm ashamed to say, I've never read. *Embarrassed*

I've also been reading a lot of Taste of Home, which my grandmother got me a subscription for awhile back. It's so nice to start collecting recipes that don't involve a lot of crazy ingredients that you can't find easily in the store. My goal is to make two new recipes a week. I've already tried a couple, and both were big hits with the FH.