I've been working late (meaning past 12:30pm) days since I've been back. While it has it's drawbacks, there is one big positive.
Since Ji Eun works around the corner from me, I get to head over to meet her and we've gone out for lunch dates. We get to spend such a limited amount of time together some nights, that these afternoon meals together have been the perfect opportunity just to enjoy each others' company and catch up. It's the perfect way to end my workday and I don't have to wait another six hours for her to come home.
It's pretty great to date.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
ARGH
Just want to say that the whole real estate industry is a scam. SCAM.
Everyone is trying to get paid - people who have nothing to do with anything!
Why is it so complicated? If it were up to me, the process would go something like this:
Me: Hi! I like your house. I will buy it from you for 2 dollars!
Owner: Hi! Thanks, but I think my house is worth 4 dollars.
Me: Oh, ok. How about we compromise - I'll pay you 3 dollars.
Owner: Ok! We have a deal!
(Shake hands and exchange money and keys)
Me and former Owner: Hooray!
Everyone is trying to get paid - people who have nothing to do with anything!
Why is it so complicated? If it were up to me, the process would go something like this:
Me: Hi! I like your house. I will buy it from you for 2 dollars!
Owner: Hi! Thanks, but I think my house is worth 4 dollars.
Me: Oh, ok. How about we compromise - I'll pay you 3 dollars.
Owner: Ok! We have a deal!
(Shake hands and exchange money and keys)
Me and former Owner: Hooray!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wedding Day
I still have a hard time believing it really happened. Still have a strange feeling that she said, "Yes," 42 weeks and and three days ago. That she met me down the aisle, looked into my eyes and promised to take me. And she promised to be mine.
A wedding is a beautiful thing. I have never experienced the feeling of calm that I did that day. All the planning was done. All the placed were set. The guests were in their assigned seats waiting to witness this thing we put together. Over the four plus years, there are some people who have seen glimpses of what we've been through. People see moments of the ups and the downs, share memories with us, and we'll always have those stories. However, the two people standing in front, pledging to share their lives together, are the only two who have been through every moment of those lives together. This was another moment. One that we will keep for ourselves and one we shared with you and it could not have been more perfect.
Some observations about weddings. I was told beforehand that the day would be a blur and to take a moment to try and slow it down. Very true. The wedding was in real time, but the reception was a blur. I don't remember 80% of the songs played. I don't know what any of my dinner tasted like. I couldn't tell you when it all ended. We'll wait until we get our pictures back to try and piece it all together.
I do know these things:
I did much better on the first dance than I thought I would.
We picked some good speech makers.
My father-in-law is by far the greatest dancer EVER!
My side of the family thinks I'm ugly.
The Tom Fauls is potent.
If you are getting married, spend the money for the chocolate fountain.
Your face will not fall off if you smile this much.
People say that the wedding is all about the couple getting married. Hard to argue that point. But for the married couple, a wedding is almost like a vicarious moment. You plan this big event so your guests have a great time. If that happens, then you have have succeeded and can be satisfied. It's almost like being a proud parent as you sit at your table thinking, "That's my wedding!" You get your joy from the guests. Seeing them dance wildly, eat voraciously, laugh and hug, take pictures. I think you get the most satisfaction from the older crowd. They've been to a ton of these. If they are having a great time, you know you've got something good going. The other telling sign is the little kids. If they don't pass out then they are having fun too. Everyone in the middle? It's open bar...what's your excuse? As far as I can tell, we went 3 for 3 with the guests, so color me pleased.
As Ji Eun has mentioned already, we got to live the best day of our lives September 21st. Thank you to everyone who added so much to it small or gigantic. We are lucky to be surrounded by people with such loyalty, character, and selflessness. It took a lot of people to put this together, but we pulled it off. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Finally, I would also like to take some time out to thank four people to whom we owe everything.
To our parents, who are beyond generous with their love, support, time, and finances. We wouldn't be the people we are without your guidance, and certainly wouldn't be prepared for this marriage without the incredible examples you've provided. We love you all very much and will forever be looking to you for advice and inspiration.
So we're married. Crazy huh? Crazy awesome.
A wedding is a beautiful thing. I have never experienced the feeling of calm that I did that day. All the planning was done. All the placed were set. The guests were in their assigned seats waiting to witness this thing we put together. Over the four plus years, there are some people who have seen glimpses of what we've been through. People see moments of the ups and the downs, share memories with us, and we'll always have those stories. However, the two people standing in front, pledging to share their lives together, are the only two who have been through every moment of those lives together. This was another moment. One that we will keep for ourselves and one we shared with you and it could not have been more perfect.
Some observations about weddings. I was told beforehand that the day would be a blur and to take a moment to try and slow it down. Very true. The wedding was in real time, but the reception was a blur. I don't remember 80% of the songs played. I don't know what any of my dinner tasted like. I couldn't tell you when it all ended. We'll wait until we get our pictures back to try and piece it all together.
I do know these things:
I did much better on the first dance than I thought I would.
We picked some good speech makers.
My father-in-law is by far the greatest dancer EVER!
My side of the family thinks I'm ugly.
The Tom Fauls is potent.
If you are getting married, spend the money for the chocolate fountain.
Your face will not fall off if you smile this much.
People say that the wedding is all about the couple getting married. Hard to argue that point. But for the married couple, a wedding is almost like a vicarious moment. You plan this big event so your guests have a great time. If that happens, then you have have succeeded and can be satisfied. It's almost like being a proud parent as you sit at your table thinking, "That's my wedding!" You get your joy from the guests. Seeing them dance wildly, eat voraciously, laugh and hug, take pictures. I think you get the most satisfaction from the older crowd. They've been to a ton of these. If they are having a great time, you know you've got something good going. The other telling sign is the little kids. If they don't pass out then they are having fun too. Everyone in the middle? It's open bar...what's your excuse? As far as I can tell, we went 3 for 3 with the guests, so color me pleased.
As Ji Eun has mentioned already, we got to live the best day of our lives September 21st. Thank you to everyone who added so much to it small or gigantic. We are lucky to be surrounded by people with such loyalty, character, and selflessness. It took a lot of people to put this together, but we pulled it off. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Finally, I would also like to take some time out to thank four people to whom we owe everything.
To our parents, who are beyond generous with their love, support, time, and finances. We wouldn't be the people we are without your guidance, and certainly wouldn't be prepared for this marriage without the incredible examples you've provided. We love you all very much and will forever be looking to you for advice and inspiration.
So we're married. Crazy huh? Crazy awesome.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Work is SoBoring.
Life after a wedding and honeymoon is calm. We are happily settling in to married life and keeping busy by visiting family and trying to get organized.
The getting organized part is taking some time. Sorry for the lack of updates and photos. We are still sorting through our gazillion Hawaii pictures, engagement pictures, and waiting for our wedding pictures. Promise, soon!
I still can't believe we're married married. I can't believe we pulled off a nice, fun wedding. I can't believe my sister and cousin baked 600 scones.
The whole wedding process was really fun and I am glad we planned it ourselves. It was nerve-wracking and stressful, but in the end we got the wedding we wanted. I was so flattered when people complimented us on the details we put so much thought into, like the cranes, programs, favors. Everyone says those things don't matter, that no one notices, but they do - those little personal touches are what make the occasion special and memorable, imho.
I had the most amazing morning, even though I overslept by an hour. I calmly took a shower and drove myself and my dress to the Rockleigh. Along the way, I saw two squirrels, two birds, and two deer, like they'd all woken up early to wish me well, and the fog rolling over the river under the sunrise. What a way to start the wedding day. The rest of the day went by so fast, but it was exactly right. I remember that Matt was happy and I was happy. We smiled a lot and it didn't even hurt our faces.
Thanks to Jung Eun, Mrs. Suss, and my Mom for being the dream team of wedding planning and to everyone else for supporting us along the way. More updates soon!
The getting organized part is taking some time. Sorry for the lack of updates and photos. We are still sorting through our gazillion Hawaii pictures, engagement pictures, and waiting for our wedding pictures. Promise, soon!
I still can't believe we're married married. I can't believe we pulled off a nice, fun wedding. I can't believe my sister and cousin baked 600 scones.
The whole wedding process was really fun and I am glad we planned it ourselves. It was nerve-wracking and stressful, but in the end we got the wedding we wanted. I was so flattered when people complimented us on the details we put so much thought into, like the cranes, programs, favors. Everyone says those things don't matter, that no one notices, but they do - those little personal touches are what make the occasion special and memorable, imho.
I had the most amazing morning, even though I overslept by an hour. I calmly took a shower and drove myself and my dress to the Rockleigh. Along the way, I saw two squirrels, two birds, and two deer, like they'd all woken up early to wish me well, and the fog rolling over the river under the sunrise. What a way to start the wedding day. The rest of the day went by so fast, but it was exactly right. I remember that Matt was happy and I was happy. We smiled a lot and it didn't even hurt our faces.
Thanks to Jung Eun, Mrs. Suss, and my Mom for being the dream team of wedding planning and to everyone else for supporting us along the way. More updates soon!
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