Foster

I know that this is going to be a sad post, but it's on my mind and I knew I would feel better to blog about it. Dr. K went skiing this past weekend and he boarded his dog (Foster) at the Vet's office. He's had Foster since he was a puppy and he's now 12 or 13. Well, Foster has been getting older and we all knew that he wasn't in good health. So the vet called him on Monday and told him that Foster wasn't doing so good and he needed to get home. Unfortunately he had to fly home and his plane would not get here until 12:00 midnight. He pretty much knew that when he got here, he would probably have to put Foster to sleep. So I know you can imagine the way he felt, probably tore up trying to get home to see his Best friend again one last time. So he got in last night and when he went to the vet's, Foster was in quite a bit of pain and around 2:00 a.m they took Foster outside so he could be under the stars and they put Foster to sleep. All us girls at work are really tore up about this. Dr. K would bring Foster to work with him in the afternoons and he would sit at our back door and just watch us. The kids would love to go sit with him and play with him. Anywhere Dr. K went, so did Foster. There wasn't many trips he made without Foster. So today, we all got together at work and made a donation to the SPCA of Wake county in memory of Foster. This has just made me really think about how one day I will probably have to face this with Macy. I know to other people your dog is just a dog. To you though, it's your family. Macy sleeps with me, she eats with me, every day when I get home she is so happy. She acts like she has just won a million dollars, everyday! There is no human in the world that will love you like your dog! Even when Macy gets a spankin, which she's had her fair share of, 10 seconds later she's jumping up in your lap, licking your face, like it never happened! You get this unconditional love from a dog that you didn't even think was possible. I just hurt for Dr. K because I know that the next few weeks and months are going to be really tough for him. Foster was his Best friend and constant companion. Some people may think it's silly to get so upset over a dog, but I know when something happens to Macy, it will be just as bad as when something happens to my parents or to Bart. Maybe worse, because dogs are so precious and innocent,and you can't explain to your dog what is happening to them and help ease their fears. Everybody reading this tonight, please pray a special prayer for Dr. K. If you have an animal at home, go get them and love on them, kiss them, and tell them you love them! I got home and played with macy for over an hour, and then I took her to pelicans and she got her own sweet cherry Sno-ball! Spoil your animals because their time here isn't that long and they deserve to have fun!

great night!

So, I haven't really had much to blog about lately. Today was a pretty good day. We went and cleaned the church this morning and then tonight we went to Southpoint, went shopping, and then had dinner at Firebird's. I am so glad because I fianlly got my outfit for our engagement pictures. After buying two different things, changing my mind, taking them back! haha. I am so indecisive! I had a hard time because our photographer told us to try and wear something on the dark side because it brings out the features in white people a little better and lighter colors tend to wash you out! I understand that, but I like pretty pastels. So, I finally found a shirt that I like and it's darker than gray but not black either. On the positive side, it makes my neck look skinny and anything that makes any part of my body looks skinny is right down my alley! haha So, now I guess I'm getting ready to go to bed. Sorry I didn't have anything good or juicy to share. Maybe next time I will........

Economy

I've been giving the economy a lot of thought latley. Actually, just money in general. It has taken me a while to realize something. At the end of the day it's really not everything. I used to worry about Bart and I and him passing his test. I know that when he does pass it, he will be able to have a good life. It's also been the root to a lot of our problems and I am just done with it. Sure, it would be nice to have a life where you don't have to worry about paying your bills, your credit cards, if you are ever going to be able to have a house, a family, all of the things we all want. But what are all those things if they don't mean anything to you! One thing I have noticed is that a lot of the marriages that seem to be the strongest one's are the one's where the husband and wife have started out equally and worked hard for everything they have. I truly think that starting with nothing and working your way up to it builds a bond that other people don't have. In the world today everyone seems to want it all and they have to have it right now. People marry each other becasue it makes financial sense. What happend to the days of a young couple starting out in an apartment or a trailer and being happy because they simply have each other. My mom and dad lived in a single wide trailer when they got married. They will both tell you that it's nice to be where they are, but those times are some of thier happiest. Life was simple and things didn't matter to them. When did we become a country that thinks we have to drive big suv's, live in million dollar homes, wear expensive clothes, go on luxury vacations, and if you don't have those things you are a failure. I think the people who have to do those things to be happy are the ones who have failed. This summer will be our first summer going to the lake house that my parents built. I am so excited because it means alot to my dad and I know we will have many memories there that I will cherish forever. I think about in the future when my dad isn't here anymore and I am glad that I will have that house because he wanted it so bad, he dreamed about it, and he literally poured his blood,sweat, and tears into building every stitch of it. Money can't buy that. One day I will be able to tell my children that my daddy built this with his own hands. That is what I think about when I see these people on tv that bought these homes that were like 2 million dollars and now they are crying because they cna't pay thier bills. Maybe if they had a reality check and realized that it's the people you love, the memories, spending time together that means the most and not thier flashy car or expensive house that they can no longer pay for and is probablly destroying thier family. When I think about Bart and his situation I no longer get worried if we will ever have anything. I don't care if we have to sell what we do have and move in with our family or live on the street in a box. At least I will have my family, my friends, and the things that really mean the world to me. America should turn a new leaf and instead of worrying about the economy, stop spending so much time working trying to make a million and devote more time to the family because when the money runs out you will still be the richest person for you have people who love and respect you!

Dress fittings!

Okay, so I went today for the 3rd fitting of my wedding dress and SUPRISE..... it's still not right! The seamstress put boning in it for me because the dress was wrinkling in the front where my rib cage is. Well, it did not help any! So my mom and I are starting to get pissed because the lady promised me when I ordered the dress that it was the way the dress was made and they could fix it. Then, this girl came out of the dressing room and she had on the same dress as me. Turns out, it is the daughter of my dad's best childhood friend! Coincedence! So, she had the same problem and she ordered a sash to go on hers to help hide it. I'm so glad she was there. I LOVED her sash, so the seamstress is going to do the same thing to my dress. Also, I have lost about 5 pounds since my last fitting and when she took it in up top it also helped the situation alot! What started out as the worst situation of my life ended up being really good because I liked my dress before, but now it is so much better! It's amazing what a little sash can do! haha. So now in about a month I will go for my fourth fitting, and maybe this time all will be right! When I got my dress they told me a lot of people have about 3-5 fittings before it is right. I never thought that was true! Now I know why they say that! Everytime you try something on you find something new or something else you want to do to it! I have to remember, it is a dress. No dress is perfect. Anyway, i'm crossing my fingers that I don't have to go back a fifth time because every time I go, it ends up costing more money. I know my mom would be happy! Until then.......

I can fianally breathe a sigh of releif.

So, for those of you who know me pretty well, you know that I stress over EVERYTHING! I stress over my problems, other people's problems, I stress about what I'm going to stress over next! So, my latest stress has been finding a make-up artist for my wedding and portrait that doesn't want to charge me $150 a person! I don't care if she did do Oprah's make-up! I got the name of a girl from Fearrington's list of recommended vendors. She works at the Christian Dior counter in Southpoint, but she also does make-up of her own on the side. I checked her website and really loved what I saw and her prices are good! So I met with her today out at Southpoint! Immediately I liked her. She's very sweet, easy to talk to, and in a weird way was comforting because she's a mom and her daughter just got married and she seemed really into it! She's been doing this for 10 years and I could tell finally I found somebody who knew what they were doing and actually cared about what I wanted and not what was trendy. The thing I liked most about her was, as she was doing my make-up her face would light up when she did something and it turned out good! I'm so glad that I have finally found somebody that I like, that knows what they are doing, and isn't going to charge me some crazy fee for the bridesmaids. I still can't get over the people at Nordstroms saying their girl gets $150 for a bridesmaid. Come one. It's make-up. Not rocket Science! It will come off in like 8 hours! So, I can relax now that I can check that item off my list! For the first time in a few months I am actually excited about my wedding day instead of nervous and unsure! I'm glad to see that everything really is coming together like it's meant to. Now I'm just ready for the day to get here!

Relay for Life

Okay, I know I haven't wrote anything in a while. Between wedding and Relay for life I have been swamped. So, the Relay is coming up next month and I have to say that I am really excited about this one. Kelli and I are on the committee and we handle the entertainment! We have some really great stuff this year. Josh Pepper is coming out and singing, and we have a girl coming from Wilmington who has a phenomenal voice! We also have karaoke going on for you guys who aren't shy about making a fool of yourself(that would be me).Our office is going to do Dunk a Dentist and we will have a dunking booth out there and letting everyone dunk our dentists and maybe some of the assistants!! I know that the Relay for life or the American Cancer Society isn't every one's platform, but this is my favorite event because instead of just targeting Breast Cancer or Ovarian Cancer like Susan G. Koman or the other walks, it targets ALL cancers and puts an emphasis on surviving cancer! Unfortunately I bet there isn't a single one of us whose lives have not been touched by cancer in some way! We all know somebody who has either had cancer or died from cancer. One day I hope to live to see a cure for this disease! In fact, it is so important to me that Bart and I are going to forgo some favors at our wedding and do a donation to the Relay for life in honour of everyone who attends! So, on the weekend of April 24Th and 25Th if your not doing anything, come by Lake Benson Park and check out the Relay! It really is a great time and it is so moving to see how a community can come together for one night, forget all the bad in the world, and just celebrate by having HOPE! Okay, I'll end my commercial now! Have a great weekend!

Sick of snow.

So is anybody besides me sick of snow???? Don't get me wrong. I enjoy it when my office closes and I get to satay in my pajamas ( and not brush my teeth) all day long. WHat I hate about it is when we are closed we have to work on A friday to make it up! I know, all you 5 day a week people are thinking shut up you spoiled brat! I'm just sick of having to work on a Friday! Fridays are my "ME" time. I'm very productive on Fridays. That's my time that I do the stuff I was supposed to do during the week but was too lazy to do. I love going to the gym on Fridays too around 10:00. There's nobody there. Anyway, I know that some people would love to have this problem and I know I sound like a whiney baby! I'll shut up now and go pray for no more snow this year!