Brithdays, Salsa and Weekend Visits

Happy Birthday to one of my favorite girls in the world!
AGH

Last night I had some Salsa...and this kind doesn't require chips!
My girl friends and I are obsessed with Salsa dancing and I must say that the Latino guys are pretty impressed with us 'American girls'.
We have a blast learning to dance and you better believe it is GREAT exercise!
The Salsa 'club' we go to every week is very classy and feels like you are walking into a great big family more than a room full of strangers.
(me salsa-ing)

There are three places to go each week. Wed, Thrus and Friday nights of each week. (we dont go to all three) Sometimes they have Saturday nights too with Professional dancers who perform.
SO MUCH FUN!

Here is a little video of me a while back dancing to give you a taste
(I apologize about the darkness of the video...)
Salsa Fun!


My Future Hubby is coming to visit me this weekend! His will arrive sometime this evening and I am pumped! It has been 2 LONG weeks since we have seen each other. We are planning to work on wedding stuff (ie. Send our Save-the-Dates, Cake tasting, etc.)
I will let you know how it goes!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

You want to do this!

Check out Mrs. Newlywed's New Giveaway!

She is giving away a set of adorable Lilly Pulitzer stationery!You can pick either Patchtastic [on the left] or Lillywood [on the right].
YAY!

Thanks A Southern Girl In the City!

Thanks to:

A Southern Girl in the City
For the Honest Scrap Award!

1. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design.

2. Show the 7 winners names and links on your blog and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with "Honest Scrap." Well, there's no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon.

3. List at least 10 honest things about yourself.

My honest facts:

1. I love Musicals. They can range from Local Green room Productions to Broadway... I love them!

2. My current Obsessions are Huge earrings and tights. My latest purchase was a pair of cheetah print tights from Stein Mart. <--- love that store! 3. I have known my fiance for 10 years and have been a couple for 8. We met in Middle School and started "going out" and dated all the way through high school. We were broken up for my freshman year of college but the future was meant for us to be together. 4. My elbows are double jointed. Not a pretty sight going through school having to raise my hand to ask a question. My arm raises crooked naturally. I used to love showing it off as a kid. Good thing I was never a cheerleader! GO TEAM would have been a bent mess. 5. I love Country music. Any kind all kinds. Jamey Johnson and Clay Walker on are on my top favs right now. My other Ear Candy is Michael Buble. I swear he got me through Organic Chemistry!

6. I am a Sucker for Cheesy Movies. ABC originals, Disney Channel and Lifetime are right up my alley. I have to basically beg and manipulate people to watch them with me.

7. I don't mind to get lost. I actually find it fun. My friends would agree that I am more than willing to take a wrong turn or drive down an unfamiliar street just so I can see where it ends up.
I have no idea why I love to waist time and gas, or annoy my passengers, but I love the adventure and it usually ends up being an unforgettable memory.

8. I love to Thrift store and Consignment Store shop. No doubt a passed down trait from my sweet momma, I cannot resist a store of forgotten treasures. I dont always have to buy something, its just the thrill of the hunt. I love to look through old jewlery and laugh at crazy styles they had back in the day. And then there are the times that kindle my flame, when I find a treasure. My mother found a slightly pair of used Black Justin Cowboy boots for $8!!! They fit my sister and I perfect!

9. Costume jewlery or none at all. (except my beautiful engagment ring, of course) Bigger the better. Big earrings, long necklaces, big fat rings and bangles are all up my ally.

10. I love to paint pottery and make jewlery. My recent creations have been 2 coffee mugs, a christmas orniment that says "our first Christmas" for next year :) and 2 rings made from turqouise. let me know if I can make something for you!

I want to pass this award to...
Carlee Joy
A Beautiful Mess
Life from the Low-land Chateau
Red Rain Boots Green Grass
Sipping Hot Tea
AGH

flowers!

I am having so much fun planning my wedding! I met with a florist at the end of last week.
We had a fun time exchanging ideas. I was so impressed with her because it was like she was reading my mind on vision I have for my flowers.
In my Opinion, less is more for my wedding. I am using unlikely things for my "flowers" twigs and green berries are a few examples.
She was laughing when she informed me that it sounded like I wanted my Ceremony in the Garden and my reception in the woods.
See what I'm talking about:
The guys will be sporting boutonnieres made from cute little green hypericum berries.I love white Dahlia so they will be in my Bouquet along with other leaves and hypericum berries.
White Hydrangea flowers are beautiful and make for GREAT fillers!Glass Vases + Stones+ water+ floating candles= Great Table Decor!After describing what I wanted for my reception, the florist pulled out a picture and said "This sounds like you. Is this your vision?" I began to smile. "EXACTLY!"

This planning stuff is EXPENSIVE and can be stressful, but I love to consult with all the vendors and be "business woman". I love all the different options and to be able to express myself on one of the most, if not the most, Important day of my and my fiance's life!

Marvelous Monday

Mondays maybe me my new favorite day. I only have one class and it starts at 10am.

I did and am going to do a few fun things today:
1. I got up this morning before class and ran 2miles (this only reassured how out of shape I am)
2. My hair is behaving and some pestering bumps on my face have cleared away.
3. I put on my huge gold ball earrings and my skinny jeans
4. I am going to go birthday present shopping for a dear friend AGH (don't even think about asking what it is!)
5. I am going to make some coffee and read my book later on
6. '24' Comes on tonight!

It is nice to finally have my Mondays back.