I managed to find a wedding dress the first day out shopping. It started off pretty grueling but ended up working out perfectly! Now we just need to get the girls' dresses taken care of, which I hope will be finished up next week. It is so nice getting things crossed off my list. I think the pace is going to start picking up now. I'm still not feeling too stressed but I imagine that will change as we get closer. Mostly, I'm just anticipating seeing all our plans come together.
On a totally different note, I ventured into the world of public transportation today. Since Mike needs the Escape on Thursdays, and I was sick of asking co-workers for rides, I decided to bite the bullet and ride the Rapid. I had plotted out my route and schedule and everything went according to plan! Of course, I did have to get up earlier in order to be out the door at 6:45 but it was a pleasant morning and the 15 minute walk to the stop was refreshing. The whole thing cost $2.60 round trip--less than a gallon of gas these days! If gas prices get close to $4, I may be doing this more often. A month pass is only $35. I usually spend more than that for each fillup--once a week! Most everyone thinks I'm losing my mind. I don't really see it is a big deal. I could save about $120 a month at that rate--what's not to like about that??
Well, it may be raining and yucky out, but at least it's Friday tomorrow. TGIF! : )
August 22, 2008
Mike
Making snowballs in the Montana mountans last July (you'd think we'd get enough thrills with all the snow in MI, but apparently not!)
Ally
Our veteran, she's been with me since 1998. She's the wuss of the house but we still love her.
Tuff Guy
She (yes, she) is a little character! In her mind, she's a bengal tiger, even though she's just a little squirt. We stole her from the neighbors after they kept being mean to her. She's definitely the personality of the house.
Louie
One of our two Maine Coons rescued from the Humane Society and our only boy. He runs the house (when he's awake). It's hard work being the boss.
Patty
The classic torti who was rescued from the Humane Society as an 8 week old kitten by Mike's brother. She's very lovey and playful.
Shadow
She follows Mike everywhere, so we renamed her Shadow. Mike's brother originally got her from some neighbors after she was born under their porch.
Keke
I rescued Keke from the Humane Society this past November. She is 11 and was turned in by her original owners who said they were moving, oh, and they were allergic to her all of a sudden. I knew they wouldn't hold her long at the shelter so I put my name on her in case they tried to put her down, which is exactly what almost happened. She was on her way to "the room" when they realized my hold and called me. I went and picked her up that day and that was my last day there after 8 years. Keke is an absolute doll and we can't imagine our home without her now.
"E"
E showed up last year as a stray and gradually moved into our garage, then into the house just recently. She's goofy and afraid of all the cats, although she outweighs them all. She's pretty much a fixture on our bed.
Ludwig
joined us February 2009 -- approx 2 yrs old -- was dumped off near my parents' house with his brother Leo. He and Louie are wrestling buddies.
Leo
also joined in February 2009 -- approx 2 yrs old -- dumped with his brother Ludwig. He came very scraggily, full of matts and attitude. He has transformed into a very handsome, lovey lap boy!
Bandit
My baby (r.i.p. 1995-2007)
2 comments:
What happened to your other car - weren't you driving Mike's dad's old car?
Yea! On the dress? I don't suppose we get a sneak peek at all?!
I think riding the Rapid is a great idea!
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