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January 11th, 2006 @ 11:14 pm | wedding | Post a Comment

At 6:55 tonight I was riding the bus home and feeling like I just might pass out from exhaustion and hunger right there onto some stranger’s lap. (Yes, I take the bus instead of the much faster Metro because I really don’t like the freakishly long escalators.) Andrew called and I moaned and whined to him, swearing that I would be in bed with the lights out by 8 pm.

But here I am at nearly midnight. It’s amazing what a little wedding planning can do to the system! Oh, and food. My lunch of lentil soup (only 2 points!) was just not doing it for me by about 4 pm.

I finally spoke with a travel agent/wedding planning person and she gave me all kinds of advice and prices and menus and pictures and whatnot. I feel like we are finally (officially 2 months into the engagement) thinking about securing a time and place. The cheesy part is that we might get married on the anniversary of getting engaged. You can now all say a collective “Awww, cute.” Really, it doesn’t matter, but it is cute in a way.

I am going strong on Day 9 of The Diet. My sister is coming to visit in March and we plan to go dress shopping then. Thanks to all you commenters with your diet tips. I swear I am not really starving myself, though not indulging in a chocolate break every hour can feel like that some days. I am trying to eat about 1,200 (ish) calories a day and chewing lots of gum in between meals. I’ll keep you posted on the progress (unless you think it is incredibly mind-numbing, which it probably is, but I’ve put a hiatus on all the arts and crafts in my life and have to talk about something!)

comments

  1. Yea! A date! and a location! I can’t wait to find out what you guys have choosen. Am. So. Excited.

    written by jessica

    January 12th, 2006 @ 6:38 am

  2. Oh oh ohohohohoh…. Is there any possible way I can come dress shopping toooooo!!!!!!!!!! That part is so fun! PS - You’re beautiful just the way you are :)

    written by Mrs. Poochie

    January 12th, 2006 @ 10:07 am

  3. congrats on your engagement! and on starting the wedding planning portion. I’m about 3 months away from my wedding and I’ve stopped sleeping and can only think about the wedding and what could go wrong. Enjoy your time now. And do as much as you can right now. Don’t leave things for the last minute… if you like sleeping.

    written by Artist Formerly Known as Ella

    January 12th, 2006 @ 2:49 pm

  4. Sounds like you are really sticking to your diet! That’s great!

    I can’t wait to see pics as you really get rolling with your planning… like your dress. :)

    written by kellyf

    January 12th, 2006 @ 2:53 pm

  5. I must admit that even though I don’t know you, know you, I am so excited about your wedding!!!

    I haven’t been married quite 1 year so I’m still fairly obsessed with weddings and marriage etc.

    If you want any books or magazines let me know!

    written by Sarah

    January 12th, 2006 @ 3:02 pm

  6. Ah, wedding planning. I miss it so. Discovered your blog through amalah. Love it!

    I assumed you’ve checked out your local DC board on theknot.com? I know the DC one is really active, and I found theknot advice indispensable.

    written by CZ

    January 12th, 2006 @ 3:44 pm

  7. FYI Janet, all you have to say is Si! for I do. Yeah, I’m a huge dork for Spanish.

    written by Guapo

    January 12th, 2006 @ 9:25 pm

  8. Something else to consider in losing weight is making sure you drink lots of water (at least 64 oz a day) and eating fiber. (Try whole wheat pasta) That’s the whole key behind Weight Watcher’s Points system. The higher the fiber content the less points (which is why if you buy their ice cream snacks, they are less points than others with the same calories/fat, because they have some fiber. But they are still the best low fat ice cream treats I’ve tried) Check out my blog for recipes too… My husband is on a diet kick now, and I was last year, so I have quite a few good recipes posted…

    written by Jane

    January 15th, 2006 @ 11:08 am

  9. oh, and from your picture, I don’t think you need to lose weight! You are beautiful! But I understand wanting to look your best for your wedding… :)

    written by Jane

    January 15th, 2006 @ 11:10 am