not crazy, just proud.

I am not one of those crazy lets kill everyone type people.
but I am one of those crazy proud Americans.

and I find it quite ironic that in one of those middle eastern countries the other day someone was trying to burn an American flag, caught on fire, and died.

that is all.

giddy & tired.

late night wedding planning makes me giddy.
although I should really get some sleep I am having a serious debate over mint or teal spray paint.
and also what I should do about a veil.

I also feel like I could fall asleep in this chair.

for my favorite alexandra. and her sweet sweet granny.

you are in my prayers. 

I love you best friend. 

how to save money 101.

I would consider myself fairly frugal.
and I have big dreams for places I want to go and things I want to do.
Josh and I share a dream.... going to Australia.
so we are going to go to Australia.
and while we are there we will:
1. scuba dive the great barrier reef.
2. go out in the outback mate.
and so on.

how much does this all cost you may ask..
approximately $6,000.

so that brings me to saving money 101.
1. any change you get NO MATTER WHAT put it in a jar and save it. NO MATTER WHAT.
2. open up a savings account for that one particular thing you are saving for.
3. budget your monthly paycheck and any extra budget money put in savings.
4. in your budget plan to put a certain amount in your Australia fund.
5. any time you find something in a store you want to buy but end up putting it back, put that money in the account. (this is for things you see you want not need)

now I am not promising this plan is fool proof.
I have no idea, but it seems to be working so far.
so if you trust me and you have your own Australia...
try it.

because I know you are all dying to know.

I haven't blogged in awhile and despite my desperate attempt to think of something profound and of meaning to talk about I have come up short. so instead I will ramble about things that I am sure you are all dying to know... (lots of sarcasm)

Monday I started a workout routine that consists of doing P90X and Insanity. I suggest you don't try this at home.

I like wedding planning, but it's much more stressful when you are actually planning a wedding and not just daydreaming.

I took some pictures of this gorgeous little senior lady yesterday and just loved the way they turned out.

I am taking pictures at two weddings in september and I am so ready for them to be here. I miss it and feel like I haven't done it in awhile.

I bought the hunger games the day it came out and watched it twice.

in a span of five days I had Chipotle three times. they should pay me for the amount of marketing I give them.

I just killed a spider. a huge, jumping, make you scream like a girl spider.

Josh is just too cute for me to handle. and too sweet. I love him.

my basement needs some serious decorating work. I have all the stuff to hang and no time to do it.

maybe if I didn't blog about pointless things I would have more time.

the walking dead premiere is in 53 days. far too long.

I am trying to read about four different books right now and it is very time consuming. but fun. very fun.

I opened up and Australia savings account. it has $125 in it. impressive I know.

that's all for now.

sorry for wasting three minutes of your life.

satisfied.

today I had a chipotle burrito filled with:
white rice.
black beans.
chicken.
mild and medium salsa.
extra sour cream.
cheese.
and a tad bit of lettuce.

today was a good day.

summer recap.

so I realize I have not blogged in what seems like an eternity...
and when I thought about it I didn't really find it to be a big deal because very few people actually read it... until I stumbled upon the page that tells you just how many people do read it and I was pleasantly surprised.
so here I am writing, because people actually read.
keep reading please.

first things first.
I GOT ENGAGED.
sorry for the shouty capitals.
yes, he asked and I said yes.

I went to New York City.
that is where I got engaged actually.
it was amazing in every single way.

I have been to a Florida beach and a South Carolina one...
sorry Carolina, you will never measure up.
there is just something about that Florida air.

I said yes to the dress.
high five.

I have been taking some photographs of people.
it's the coolest job ever.
check them out RIGHT HERE.

I also have been working at the daycare.
not so much the coolest job ever.
but I love those kids.

I went to the wild and wonderful WV and decided on a wedding spot and visited with my family.

and I have been attending summer school.

busy life.
great life.
love life.