October 29, 2004
Just Warming Up
Last night was not my typical Thursday night. Typically I am in Ruston attending CSF Bible Study under the teaching of Duane, enjoying the wonderful food cooked up by one of the Pierce families. It was sorely missed. I usually look foward to my Thursday night sit-down on so many levels. I guess the break from it just makes me appreciate it more. Is that what Duane was trying to do? Is he just trying to make us miss him? Or maybe it was just that the world series was going on this week and he hoped that the Cardinals were going to make it last thru Thursday night?
Well, all complaining asside, it was nice to just sit around last night. After taking dinner to Andrew at work, and going by Aaron's house and getting a little Sophie time in, I spent the rest of the evening at Andrew's house with that crazy puppy of his. I took the time to make a couple of pumpkin pies (mmm!) for the Reformation Celebration at AAPC today. And other than that I tried to spend as much time on the couch as possible. I worked on the invitation list for the rehersal dinner, which could easily get way out of hand. I made a few calls to "old" friends to catch up and to talk wedding business. Overall it was an enjoyable evening. It was relaxing. (except for the part when Lorna was eating my down blanket and getting feathers everywhere) So I guess I should be thanking Duane for not having Bible Study so that I could chill.
When I was driving home last night I was thinking about the up-coming shower and how everything really is about to start changing. With the opening of the first gift comes more responsibility. This is a big deal! I'm going to a wedding shower tomorrow and I will be the one sitting in that chair with all eyes on me. I'll be the one opening the gifts, smiling ceaselessly, and thanking people excessively. For those two hours tomorrow I really will be the center of attention. The world might not revolve around me, but that room certainly will. It makes me a little shakey just thinking about it.
A few friends have told me "that's right up your alley" in reference to all the business and me being in the middle of things. But you know what? I'ma little nervous about it all. I'm not nervous about the wedding, it's not the commitment that's scarring me. It's the "all eyes on Rachel" part that's getting me a little frazzled.
Tomorrow it all becomes a reality.
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Engagement Pictures
I got the proofs from the engagement pictures. They turned out pretty cute. If I knew how to post photos on here I would, but I haven't made the time for a MT mini-course with Christin yet.
For now, I will put one up on the old site. So click to see a picture of me and Andrew. I'll try to get this new blog really set up sometime.
P.S. My first wedding shower is tomorrow! I guess I've reached the point of no return.
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October 26, 2004
Misc. Entry
It seems that things are finally slowing down for a few days. The mouth problems have been fixed, or at least postponed. A quick trip to the dentist in Nacogdoches, along with many pain killers, has made the pain subside. I will have to go back sometime in the next couple of months to get things fixed once and for all, but for now the pain is gone. Now I can function again!
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Things at work have been a little hectic. I feel a bit scatter-brained with all that has been going on. My boss is in the hospital still as he has been for a majority of the past two months. Also, the father of another one of the guys that works here is in the hospital after having quadrupal bypass surgery yesterday. Needless to say the office is running a little less smoothly than is prefered.
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Thanks again to Aaron and Amy for the bed to sleep in in Calhoun. It was nice as always, to wake up with a smiling Sophie in the next room. Her "I love you" is the best.
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There's no CSF Bible Study this week. That means I'll actually have a "free" night this week. It's going to totally throw me off. I'd like to think that I wil get wonderful things done Thursday night in place of the study, but I know that I wont. The food, music, study, and fellowship will be sorely missed. That just leaves me with more to look foward to next week.
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My first wedding shower is only 4 days away!
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October 22, 2004
It's Official
With only 11 weeks until the wedding I officially have EVERY single weekend booked between now and the wedding. Showers, birthdays, graduations, and more showers will be keeping me on my toes. Now all I need is energy to get me through it all. I can't go into this tired and worn out.
I've tasted slight relief in the jaw pain, but with the relief comes drowsiness and head aches. I was late to my massage appointment today because of a stopped train. I only got 20 minutes instead of 45 so I rescheduled for next week. Oh, what I would do for a nice warm Bubble bath!
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October 20, 2004
Twins
I always knew i was like my sister, but this is just taking it too far. She gave me TMJ! Ok, so it's not contageous, but I'm still blaming her. Doctor Billy and that compouding pharmacist are both my hero. Who would have thought that rubbing some creamy-gel-type-stuff on my face would make my jaw feel better. When I put it on the spot that hurts though the pain jumps to another spot. I've about decided I just want to lather my hands in the pain reliever and rub it all over my face...or maybe just bathe in it.
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Last night I got better sleep than I've had in a long time. Thanks Aaron and Amy for letting me stay at your house. I love sleeping in a big bed (ie. not a twin) in a room all alone. And I also love waking up to my adorable niece yelling "hey" in the next room. She's such a morning person and even though I am far from it, she makes me want to be. Her "I love you" can make anyone melt.
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October 18, 2004
Welcome
I made the move. I am now officially a monroeblogs card carrying member. It may take me a while to get use to this, but I am sure that with the help of my wonderfule sister I will be able to get something going on here. It may take a while to get fully into the swing of things so you may still check me out at my blogger site.
So wish me luck in getting started and if you have any helpful hits please let me know.
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