New furniture

Alright, so this doesn't have anything to do with the wedding, but... you know.

We got new bedroom furniture this week with our tax money. For the first time we are now sleeping on a queen-sized bed instead of a full bed. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal, but it makes a huge difference. I can move around without waking up Eli, it's great!

Also, there's something grown up about having a bedroom set. For so many years I've had a mish-mash of furniture of cheap stuff that you put together yourself. Now I have the real deal and my bedroom is full instead of looking half done. I just have to put up curtains and the room is finished!

Anyway here are some pictures:

And yet another dream...

Last night I dreamt that only two people showed up to our wedding: My friend from work and this girl I went to high school with and really hated.
I may be slowly driving myself crazy.

Invitations Part 2

Eli and I stumbled upon some invitations today. First we found some packs at Office Max that would include just about everything but you have to print them up. But then we found some at Party America that you can order that are not that expensive. Then I don't have to worry about printing up everything.
There was one style that we both liked called Seal and Send. The whole invitation is one long piece of paper that folds up. It includes the invitation and response card. Pretty nice, especially since most invitations waste so much paper. I don't want anything fancy. Just clean and simple.
We also want to get thank you cards, menu cards, name cards and programs. So we'll meet with the parents and discuss.
But I'm happy that it's not as hard as I thought. Just order them up and I don't have to spend a million dollars! Another thing down...

My hair

I kind of have an idea for my look for the wedding. I have the dress, I know what shoes I want and a very good friend is making a necklace for me! It's going to be awesome.
But I don't know what I'm going to do with my hair. I think I'm going to start growing it out a bit so I have some options.
I'm not going to wear it up cause I'm going to wear my glasses. I will probably get some crap, but I want to look like a polished version of myself. Almost everyone in my life knows me for my cute glasses. They're my fashion signature! Right Britt??
So I can't wear my hair up, cause that would look weird. But if it's long enough maybe I can do a messy chignon (spelling?). Or maybe I'll just wear it down. Who knows.
Big problems, right? ;)

The Kari Freakout

The Kari Freakout is legendary. Just ask my mom and sister. It usually comes during times of being overwhelmed and feeling like I have no control. It includes crying and questioning and is followed by copious amounts of sleep.
My whole freshman year of college was a Kari Freakout.
I had said freakout last night. I'm overwhelmed with wedding plans, my job is super stressful, I'm stressed about Eli's business and I'm worried about finances. Which is dumb because our finances are fine, even great if you consider we're a young couple who are just embarking on our careers and have a new house.
But every day all I read and hear about is how awful the housing market is, how the economy is in the toilet, gas prices are up and the dollar is weak.
And I walk around my house and see things that I want to fix or do, but not sure where the money will come from to do it.
And I make wedding plans and see the bills pile up and even though my parents are being incredibly generous and paying, I can't help but feel some guilt.
And then Eli is reading all these books about finances and how to save money and he keeps talking about money and it's not helping. Again, Eli, it's not helping!!!
And all I want to do is just take a really long nap.
Of course this could just all be PMS.

Two years and counting!

Today is Eli and my two-year anniversary. Can you believe it? I can't. Two years ago today Eli took me to Old Chicago for a couple of beers and then we went to Bravos. Our first date was eight hours long because we sat and talked the whole time. A good start, I think.
I wasn't so sure about him at the end of the night. What angle was this guy trying to pull? He was so nice and I wasn't used to that. But he dropped me off and didn't even try to kiss me, which surprised me. I mean, seriously, who wouldn't want to kiss me??
He called the next day and was very sweet. He told me he had a great time and wanted to see me again. I said yes and sealed my fate!
Today also marks the six-month anniversary of our engagement. I really can't believe that! I still remember how nervous he was when he asked me to marry him. That's a good sign, too, because it shows that he took it seriously!
Two down and 64 more to go!