May312012
I was trying to find an overall look that was more me than a lot of the other huff and fluff out there. I’m not glamourus. I’m not elegant. I’m praticle and hardworking and i like to feel pretty, but i’m a realist. Then i saw this picture. I know what you’re saying. You’re saying, “sara, that’s the fucking queen of england. scale it back some, huh?” but look at this picture. its lovely but not too fancy gown, sensible bracelet and ring, pretty but styled hair, nice lipstick, and patriotic as hell. (I’m ignoring the crown) Now i’m not a lot of things, but I love my country, i love looking not too flashy, and i love the idea that even a plain looking, understated woman can be powerful and still thoughtful. And yes, we’re both a bit out of touch.
So yes, i will be using this picture as inspiration for my wedding day. I think this is just about the most elegant classic beautiful thing ever. 
May302012
I realized I need to send out a formal invitation to my wedding. Thankfully, not yet. But soon. And therefore, I need to find a design that I like, and since I think this whole culture is INSANELY overpriced, I’m doing my best to do everything on a tight tight budget. My photographer is my only and biggest splurge. So then…
I found this. This is like the BEST idea ever. Instead of spending all that stupid money on someone designing and printing and assembling invitations for me, I can have someone do the part that i can’t do myself - the design. And now, I can just pay $20 to get a design i love, far more advanced than i could ever do, and all i have to do is print these stupid things. Now i just have to figure out how to find like, um, paper and crap. and how to print them.
stupid wedding stuff.
May282012
This weekend I bought a bike. I bought it because I wanted to ride around outside and do stuff 15 year-olds do, like get water ice, go the the park, ride around the neighborhood, and hang out the guy i think is dreamy. He has a crazy street bike thing that looks like the kind of bike city kids ride. I bought a cruiser. I also bought a basket, a cup holder, and a nice bell for it. I am happy about this. I also picked up a ridiculous decadent mini cooler. Here’s why. My fiance is vegan. We have to travel with our own food almost everywhere we go. Now i have a fancy cooler i can put things in. I found some great recipes, and the cooler fits in my basket. It might be crazy looking, but I want to ride around with my fiance, eat silly snackies together, and be happy that this is all we need to be happy.
Our first adventure is going to the Poconos and riding around. I’ve got a nice blanket, and we’re going to make this recipe for the trip. Plus i’ve started to master the vegan chocolate chip cookie, and what’s a picnic without sweet stuff?
Basically, life is good. I’m happy. I can’t ask for more than that. 
May62012
Well this morning i was woken up by an 8:30am bridal intervention. My mom and sister have re-taken control of all the major dress related decisions. i can’t be trusted. they are also trying to redo my center pieces, but that is still in negotiations. we also talked bridal shower. i’m beyond grateful to have them. and now all the bridesmaids will be getting custom made dresses.
April212012
We’re officially less than 6 months until Wedding Day. Tasting are on the horizon. Save the Dates are here, awaiting addresses. Engagement photos are a week away. Honeymoon plans are laid and budgets are under way. But today, we’re talking Menus.
Our menu options are going to get ridiculous. My fiance is a vegan. Two of the groomsmen are vegans. One groomsman in a vegetarian, and the last two eat meat. Thankfully, my entire party eats meat. But a vegan groom means making a lot of different choices. My mother is also quite insistent that we offer a filet mignon as an option. My sister wants fish. My eventual sister-in-law likes chicken. We don’t have a metric ton of options. By selecting the “Silver” package (wedding code for budget), we only get 16 options, plus our by-request vegan dinner entree. We know filet has to be on the list.
THIS IS SO MUCH STUPID WORK!
