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So here I am on September 19, 2010 already! I know I havent blogged in a little less than a year but boy has a lot happened.

I got married! April 10, 2010 was incredible & now that I am in my 5th month of marriage I know I married my best friend that day. Life has been an adjustment but wayyy easier than anybody would believe. Well... except for our horribly uncomfortable brand new bed we have. One day Ill figure out how to sleep on that thing! Derek has been very loving, supportive, funny, and adorable. If I can get him to do more chores throughout the weeks life would be easier but I just love him immesly that even though it ticks me off I somehow get over it.

Ive been working like a mad man. I cannot sleep, eat, or function properly. Work has increased (yes, at GCC still) and it is kicking my butt! I am not only a wedding & event planner, but i'm now a web master, facebook master, floor supervisor, babysitter, and everyones personal biatch. The last two days I have spent a total of 30 hours. Im exhausted and cant even think clearly. My work is my passion but when people take advantage of you that is when I draw the line. I recently asked if they can bring in a new manager so some weight will be lifted and they said.. YES! So im hoping this will be sooner than later.

On the school front.. I am on to my 7th class at University of Phoenix. Im stoked to say I passed both of my stats classes & now into Finance. I have 10 classes left & hopeful I will achieve my Bachelors Degree by next August :)

Here are a few wedding pics I just have on hand..

Marraige & what I'm most looking forward to!

I know it has been a long time since I have wrote a blog but I have A LOT going on!!! Wedding plans are coming right along & mainly getting through a bust few months of work & finals at school is my priority.

Derek officially graduates on Saturday & moves back home! Thank God!!!!! I miss him!

Anyways..

#1. I am most looking forward to getting a dog.
Derek & I LOVE our dogs at home & we go back & forth daily on what type we want to get right when we get married. Derek loves small dogs so im guessing it will be no larger than a 7 pounder! Cute :)

#2. Sending out Christmas Cards.
You all have to admit getting a Christmas card with a photo of friends, family members, or little ones brings a little flutter of joy once opened. I hope to bring the flutter after we are married & little ones (wayyyyyy down the road!)

#3. Making traditions.
As I mentioned in a FB posting. I want to begin a tradition during the holidays that my late grandma started. Making Tamales.. YUM! Yes my hispanic side shows once in a while. Also, some yummy dessert creations since dessert is my favorite meal course!

I've Made Progress..

Ok so these last few months I have changed my mind about a million times when it comes to my wedding. Ive gone from vintage to timeless to classic & have MADE up my mind!

The inspiration will be:

CHIC [sheek] - attractive and fashionable; stylish

with a hint of:

Nautical Flare

Today was the first day I found a dress I loved (but didnt buy.. although inspired) had an incredible experience choosing a color palette of linens & napkins. I also am working of some really fun stylish table centerpieces.

You'll find im working with a lot of Navy, white, & surprise pops of complimenting colors. It'll incorporate straight lines & natural wood feel.

Ok sneek peak of our meeting with Elegant Designs Specialty Linens today!

Although very pre-mature!

Give me your thoughts or ideas!!! Im also totally stoked for the save-the-date cards that we will be working on in August. Mailing for the save-the-dates will be mid September. I will definetly keep up on the design work going into these cards!

A Tribute

Some of you may know that my grandmother Gloria passed away over 5 years ago. After she passed I realized I had lost a huge part of my life. I tribute most of my upbringing, morals, safety, & personality to her. She played an outstanding role in her granchildrens life. Instead of putting a career, marraige, or any other self obsorbed act she chose to devote her life to "us". For this I am forever blessed.

When she was diagnosed with cancer & given a short amount of time to live she called me into my parents room (where she stayed & felt most comfortable) & asked if I would just talk to her. She told me that she was afraid to die & felt she was going to miss out on all of the things that she was so involved in with myself, Taylor, Kelsie, & Lexie. She cried to me & asked me how is she to stay strong. This was a moment that is so near & dear to my heart. She knew I was the most strong willed of the family & knew me inside & out. Incredible. I told her before she passed away not to worry about me because I am just gonna get married & live a normal life haha! I proceded to tell her to drop me signs here & there after she passed but not freak me out like the stories the psychic Silvia chick told on the Montel Williams show we used to watch (that made her crack up)! Since that conversation, I knew she was like a mother to me.

Derek & I agreed to highlight her in some way possible during the wedding. We searched & came up with an amazing way to give back & make an impact to our guests through her.

This is a cancer pin that will be in place of our guest favors. The money my family pays for these will go strictly to Lung Cancer Research. Each guest will recieve one on their place setting attached with a card explaining the donation & in memory of "Gram". This couldn't make me happier!

( I couldnt believe the Lung Cancer Pin happened to be gold & ivory which coordinate into our wedding colors! I didnt know until I searched the pins! Its a sign & one of God's many blessings)

Goals Part #1

These are just some random goals that I would love to obtain within the next 5 years:

1. Read the Bible in it's entire & attempt to understand as much as possible.

2. Plan my very first whole wedding for a client outside of Glendora Country Club.

3. Get baptized with Derek.

4. Begin a new close friendship.

5. Go on a mission trip with Derek.. We should at least make an attempt to change lives as much as possible.

6. Graduate college with my BA in Business with an emphasis in Management (im on the 10 year plan)

7. Sponsor a child from another country.

8. Read an actual book besides school texts.

9. Take advantage of every second with family mainly parents, siblings, & grandparents. You can never have too much time with them.

10. Get married, have a child, strive to always be a better wife, buy a home, get a dog, continue to attend church & juggle home with career.

These goals may be on a large scale but definitely obtainable. Fortunately I have had a pretty good start into my 20's & it's only up from here.

A Select Few..

During my high school years I started to accept that I wasnt the most friendliest, outgoing, group of friends type of girl. I chose only a handful (it that!) to really hang out with & stick around. I get along much more with guys then girls.

When I began dating Derek I said uh oh... no sisters... but I have no sisters....

Here I am with one year away from my wedding & I need to choose 4 ladies to take part of the biggest day of my life. This will be the most memorable & I am not the one to choose lightly. I have a very demanding job & did not get the whole college roomate experience. Although I love my friends I was unable to give them all the attention that they deserve. I can honestly say the most stressful part of the 5 months I have been engaged is tightening up who will be the 4!

Derek has chosen his 4 & he luckily has his brother & mine.... oooo im jealous!

Of course there are the obvious girls in my life that have stuck with me & know exactly who I am. I love them for this & regardless if I see them everyday, week, month, or even year I know 100% they are there no matter what.

Just to give you a head start I have already chose my MAID OF HONOR.. we met December 2006! Cant wait!

My Style!

After flipping through a billion wedding magazines including the best one of all.. Martha Stewart Weddings! I found this picture & it is exactly the style I am heading toward!


I love the dress & headpiece..!!! Can't wait to search for these replicas!