Today marks our first full month of being fully fledged married people. What do I have to say about it?
It's relaxing and full of just being plain happy.
My advice for all couples? Don't get engaged, just get married. :)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Totes Married.
Wow. That is all I can say about our wedding day. From the very start of the ceremony to the very end (and past that), it was perfect, it was fun, and it was EMOTIONAL. I apologize to everybody who told us (which was pretty much every guest we had) that they've never cried so much at a wedding.
Oops.
I can't help but keep on re-living that day. Getting ready in the morning, having my "team" work on me and my mom. Getting to see the brothers come into the room looking all spiffy. Bridesmaids looking all cute. Waiting in the car with Kuya before I made my big entrance. Standing at the end of the aisle staring at Ryan. Ryan crying. Me crying. Everybody crying. Vows. The look on Ryan's face as he slid that ring on my finger. Squeezing Ryan's hand as the minister pronounced us husband and wife. Signing the certificate. AWESOME choir. Walking up the aisle as husband and wife. Tons of picture flashes. Hopping into the limo.
Break. Mini celebration in the limo. WOOO MARRIED LIFE!
Reception. Running around, getting dress fixed in bridal room. Greeting/meeting all the guests. Pictures up and around the corner from the reception site. Introductions. Kisses 3x in a row (thanks guys). MOH speech, BM speech. Cry cry cry. Oh Norms, you ugly crier you. Barely eating, running around talking to guests, taking pictures, super entertaining program. Surprise number from my husband?! *sigh. This is why I love him so much. Speeches from my brothers. Cry cry cry. Speeches from Castro parents. Cry cry cry. Cake cutting. Ryan's speech. Cry cry cry. My speech. Cry cry cry. The end.
I couldn't thank all of the guests enough for their support, presence but most of all love. I haven't felt that much love in a room in a long time. It's true what I said, there's no comparing the two coasts, the best people really do live on both coasts. As much as I've grown up with the best kind of people around, I'm really glad to have met and will live the rest of my life with another group of the best people ever. So a big cheers to that.
Big big thanks to my family who flew all this way (and a few who went bankrupt just to get here) to spend time with me before and after the wedding. I'm sorry I couldn't spend more time with you. I really really miss you guys and I hope you visit me soon. Kuya + Jed, take care of Mom.
And on one last note. Someone asked me which part (aside from the ceremony) was my favourite part, I have to say it was the surprise number of my new husband. As a lot of you know, I don't like receiving compliments, and I don't really think too highly of myself (unlike a few of my friends.. hahah). However, Ryan always compliments me, and he always goes out of his way to make me feel good about myself (despite my protests and blushing out of embarassment). So when he sang that song, it literally is about us, and it couldn't have been more perfect.
So as I sit here and eat my gyozas (that I made!!), I couldn't be more content, and more in love. That couldn't have been a more perfect start to married life.
Oops.
I can't help but keep on re-living that day. Getting ready in the morning, having my "team" work on me and my mom. Getting to see the brothers come into the room looking all spiffy. Bridesmaids looking all cute. Waiting in the car with Kuya before I made my big entrance. Standing at the end of the aisle staring at Ryan. Ryan crying. Me crying. Everybody crying. Vows. The look on Ryan's face as he slid that ring on my finger. Squeezing Ryan's hand as the minister pronounced us husband and wife. Signing the certificate. AWESOME choir. Walking up the aisle as husband and wife. Tons of picture flashes. Hopping into the limo.
Break. Mini celebration in the limo. WOOO MARRIED LIFE!
Reception. Running around, getting dress fixed in bridal room. Greeting/meeting all the guests. Pictures up and around the corner from the reception site. Introductions. Kisses 3x in a row (thanks guys). MOH speech, BM speech. Cry cry cry. Oh Norms, you ugly crier you. Barely eating, running around talking to guests, taking pictures, super entertaining program. Surprise number from my husband?! *sigh. This is why I love him so much. Speeches from my brothers. Cry cry cry. Speeches from Castro parents. Cry cry cry. Cake cutting. Ryan's speech. Cry cry cry. My speech. Cry cry cry. The end.
I couldn't thank all of the guests enough for their support, presence but most of all love. I haven't felt that much love in a room in a long time. It's true what I said, there's no comparing the two coasts, the best people really do live on both coasts. As much as I've grown up with the best kind of people around, I'm really glad to have met and will live the rest of my life with another group of the best people ever. So a big cheers to that.
Big big thanks to my family who flew all this way (and a few who went bankrupt just to get here) to spend time with me before and after the wedding. I'm sorry I couldn't spend more time with you. I really really miss you guys and I hope you visit me soon. Kuya + Jed, take care of Mom.
And on one last note. Someone asked me which part (aside from the ceremony) was my favourite part, I have to say it was the surprise number of my new husband. As a lot of you know, I don't like receiving compliments, and I don't really think too highly of myself (unlike a few of my friends.. hahah). However, Ryan always compliments me, and he always goes out of his way to make me feel good about myself (despite my protests and blushing out of embarassment). So when he sang that song, it literally is about us, and it couldn't have been more perfect.
So as I sit here and eat my gyozas (that I made!!), I couldn't be more content, and more in love. That couldn't have been a more perfect start to married life.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Final Stretch.
One more week; 7 more days. What can I say? I'm stressed.
On top of getting the apartment ready, running around for the little details, trying to get people to message me back about their itineraries, figure out plans/pick up at the airports, figuring out rental cars, trying to make sure everything goes well AND finish planning a wedding, AND make sure that Ryan doesn't fall apart at the seams... I have to stay healthy. Not happening.
I don't know what it is about having to plan a wedding, but I just get annoyed with everybody. I just want to tell everybody that I'm not here to babysit. Stop asking me stupid questions, stop asking me about things that don't matter to me. What matters to me is this wedding, and I swear if I get asked about accommodations or plans for going out, I am going to hit someone. I don't have the time, patience or energy to think about anything else but the wedding, so please. JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. Gosh.
Let's hope I make it to next week... healthy...ish. Wish me luck.
On top of getting the apartment ready, running around for the little details, trying to get people to message me back about their itineraries, figure out plans/pick up at the airports, figuring out rental cars, trying to make sure everything goes well AND finish planning a wedding, AND make sure that Ryan doesn't fall apart at the seams... I have to stay healthy. Not happening.
I don't know what it is about having to plan a wedding, but I just get annoyed with everybody. I just want to tell everybody that I'm not here to babysit. Stop asking me stupid questions, stop asking me about things that don't matter to me. What matters to me is this wedding, and I swear if I get asked about accommodations or plans for going out, I am going to hit someone. I don't have the time, patience or energy to think about anything else but the wedding, so please. JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. Gosh.
Let's hope I make it to next week... healthy...ish. Wish me luck.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Big Move.
Hello from New Jersey!
I finally have a moment to breathe (and type) since I get here, so I figured, let's update people on what's been happening.
So one big thing, I moved away from home! As the day drew nearer, it got more bittersweet for me. I noticed the things I took for granted, my family (like how Mom totally babies all her children with cleaning, laundry, cooking etc etc, not to mention the stupidness of my daily existence with my brothers), my friends (and how awesome they are), and just the city itself. Yes, I was born in Winnipeg (Peg city STAND UP! - haha, I know I'm the farthest thing from ghetto there is), but I was raised in Vancouver. I'm a BC/Vancouver girl at heart, and forever I will be a Vancouver girl at heart. This may be my new home, but I'll never forget where I'm from.
The last few days in Vancouver were crazy! Fiankee + brother in law showed up, the engagement party with the most love I've seen in a while, the craziest night with my girls, and finally the funnest day with my family in Victoria (I LOVE SCOOTERING!! WAH!). As the seconds counted down to my departure, the more I felt blessed and lucky to have such great people around me (in spirit and physically).
Departure day. I had such a great (and unexpected) send off, it just got so difficult to leave. I love everybody to called/texted/showed up, I definitely felt the love.
And now I'm here in New Jersey, adjusting, being homesick, wedding planning and tackling the monster, also known as New York - which brings me to a funny/scary story that I will tell at a later time. Ever since I arrived here, it's been non-stop wedding planning. Definitely stressful, but it'll be worth it in the end. (But seriously, do I really look like a person that cares about which SHADE of white the flowers will be? Seriously?)
Which brings me to my last point before I get off this thing and try to pass out (adjusting to East Coast time has been so difficult! I know it's only 3 hours, but it really does make a difference). The huge difference from being long distance to seeing Ryan every day totally makes my day and life. I may see him every day, but I still get excited (and anxious) to see him when he gets home from work. If that doesn't tell me how awesome married life will be, I don't know what else to tell you.
And cue barfing.
I finally have a moment to breathe (and type) since I get here, so I figured, let's update people on what's been happening.
So one big thing, I moved away from home! As the day drew nearer, it got more bittersweet for me. I noticed the things I took for granted, my family (like how Mom totally babies all her children with cleaning, laundry, cooking etc etc, not to mention the stupidness of my daily existence with my brothers), my friends (and how awesome they are), and just the city itself. Yes, I was born in Winnipeg (Peg city STAND UP! - haha, I know I'm the farthest thing from ghetto there is), but I was raised in Vancouver. I'm a BC/Vancouver girl at heart, and forever I will be a Vancouver girl at heart. This may be my new home, but I'll never forget where I'm from.
The last few days in Vancouver were crazy! Fiankee + brother in law showed up, the engagement party with the most love I've seen in a while, the craziest night with my girls, and finally the funnest day with my family in Victoria (I LOVE SCOOTERING!! WAH!). As the seconds counted down to my departure, the more I felt blessed and lucky to have such great people around me (in spirit and physically).
Departure day. I had such a great (and unexpected) send off, it just got so difficult to leave. I love everybody to called/texted/showed up, I definitely felt the love.
And now I'm here in New Jersey, adjusting, being homesick, wedding planning and tackling the monster, also known as New York - which brings me to a funny/scary story that I will tell at a later time. Ever since I arrived here, it's been non-stop wedding planning. Definitely stressful, but it'll be worth it in the end. (But seriously, do I really look like a person that cares about which SHADE of white the flowers will be? Seriously?)
Which brings me to my last point before I get off this thing and try to pass out (adjusting to East Coast time has been so difficult! I know it's only 3 hours, but it really does make a difference). The huge difference from being long distance to seeing Ryan every day totally makes my day and life. I may see him every day, but I still get excited (and anxious) to see him when he gets home from work. If that doesn't tell me how awesome married life will be, I don't know what else to tell you.
And cue barfing.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Make it count.
Yesterday was my last Sports Fest for church. As I stood there and took it all in, it finally hit me that I was leaving. I obviously cried, and I obviously got other people to cry too. What can I say, I'm a crying machine nowadays.
I have 2 more weeks at home, let's make it count.
In other news, 10 more days until I get to see Ryan. It's been a very long 2.5 months since I've last seen him. I may just knock him over with enthusiasm when I see him at the airport. Should I apologize in advance? Naaahh.
I have 2 more weeks at home, let's make it count.
In other news, 10 more days until I get to see Ryan. It's been a very long 2.5 months since I've last seen him. I may just knock him over with enthusiasm when I see him at the airport. Should I apologize in advance? Naaahh.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Progress.
8 more weeks to go! Here's just a quick update on what's happening...
1. 3/5 bridesmaids/maid of honour dresses are complete, ordered and sized! 3/5 shoes are complete too!
2. Honeymoon completely booked. HAWAI HERE WE COME! My dream honeymoon really is happening! :p
3. Invitations = ORDERED! To be mailed out/handed out in the next two weeks. No RSVP, NO SEAT.
4. Two weeks notice resignation letter written! TWO MORE WEEKS SUCKAS.
5. 4 weeks til the big move! 2 weeks until my yard sale! Hoping for money and items gone!
6. Meetings with florists are booked, my first week in NJ is going to be BUSY.
And my mosssst favourite:
7. As of today, 18 lbs lost! I still have more to go, but for 3 weeks, that's pretty good! Feeling good, looking good.. all thanks to Ryan's encouragement. Not to mention my own motivation to look rocking in the wedding dress and of course hawaii bikini times!
To be honest, I always try dieting and it only lasts a week, exercising as well, but this time, Ryan keeps pushing me to do what makes me feel good, and sure I may die everyday (the Insanity workout is NO JOKE), but it makes me feel really good about myself. Even when Ryan says that he loves me the way I am, I still want to be better. For me, for us. Please don't barf, I'm running on 3 hours of sleep, gushy moments will happen. :p
1. 3/5 bridesmaids/maid of honour dresses are complete, ordered and sized! 3/5 shoes are complete too!
2. Honeymoon completely booked. HAWAI HERE WE COME! My dream honeymoon really is happening! :p
3. Invitations = ORDERED! To be mailed out/handed out in the next two weeks. No RSVP, NO SEAT.
4. Two weeks notice resignation letter written! TWO MORE WEEKS SUCKAS.
5. 4 weeks til the big move! 2 weeks until my yard sale! Hoping for money and items gone!
6. Meetings with florists are booked, my first week in NJ is going to be BUSY.
And my mosssst favourite:
7. As of today, 18 lbs lost! I still have more to go, but for 3 weeks, that's pretty good! Feeling good, looking good.. all thanks to Ryan's encouragement. Not to mention my own motivation to look rocking in the wedding dress and of course hawaii bikini times!
To be honest, I always try dieting and it only lasts a week, exercising as well, but this time, Ryan keeps pushing me to do what makes me feel good, and sure I may die everyday (the Insanity workout is NO JOKE), but it makes me feel really good about myself. Even when Ryan says that he loves me the way I am, I still want to be better. For me, for us. Please don't barf, I'm running on 3 hours of sleep, gushy moments will happen. :p
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Bucket List
Since I only have about a month left until I leave, I want to be able to do all of the following before I do so.
I need to enjoy Vancouver while I can. =(
1. Watch a show at Bard on the Beach.
2. PNE/Playland
3. Canoe/kayak at Burnaby Lake
4. Granville Island
5. Grouse Grind
6. Bike ride around Stanley Park
7. Victoria
8. Beach volleyball on any of the beaches
9. Ambleside Park
10. Fireworks
I'm sure there's more, and I'll keep adding/crossing off things here.
Let's get to it!
I need to enjoy Vancouver while I can. =(
1. Watch a show at Bard on the Beach.
2. PNE/Playland
3. Canoe/kayak at Burnaby Lake
4. Granville Island
5. Grouse Grind
6. Bike ride around Stanley Park
7. Victoria
8. Beach volleyball on any of the beaches
9. Ambleside Park
10. Fireworks
I'm sure there's more, and I'll keep adding/crossing off things here.
Let's get to it!
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