*blink*

[beanside]

My god. Only 2 weeks til handfasting & vacation.

Aaaargh.

Okay. Now that I'm done with that, let's get on with it.

Weekend was pretty boring, aside from the mouse that seems to have invaded the house, more specifically, Jess' and my room. Oddly, this freaked me out severely. I didn't sleep particularly well either Friday night, nor Saturday, because the little bastard was doing gymnastics on the floor near my nightstand.

I discovered two things quite quickly. One, when it comes to mice, I'm a serious girly-girl. Two, my love for wildlife only extends as far as having one in my room. Then, it goes bye-bye. I was plotting traps and poison, and all sorts of shit. I didn't do any of it, but still. I've offered either of my cats a fresh salmon dinner if they off the little bastard, and I can't say I'll feel guilty about it. I've also set some humane traps, and if he ends up in one of them, I'll be more than happy to set him free outside. Away from my room.

Last night, I did manage to sleep, I think the cats drove him out into the front basement. Ew, again. But they have a better shot at getting him there, I think. We have too much low furniture for them to be effective hunters.

Other than that, have now read all three of the Artemis Fowl books, and can't reccommend them enough. Artemis is like a less hateful/spiteful Draco, so you get the bad boy thing without hating him. The third book ends badly, but at the same time, it opens up so many avenues for the fourth book that I can't say it's a bad thing.

This week, I have to have my car serviced in preparation for the big Chicago trip to spend time with the in-laws. I'm actually looking forward to the drive up. We're not pushing it, just making it a road trip. If we see something cool, we'll stop and check it out. It goes totally against my normal personality, but on vacation, it works.

We're staying with Jess' parents while we're there, so Jess doesn't have to deal with my anal searching for a perfect hotel. *grin* I drive her batty.

Okay, back to work...maybe tonight, we'll hit Michaels or AC Moore and look at decorations. I know Michaels has the citronella torch-candles on sale for $2, so I might pick up those. And maybe they'll have a cool altar cloth. I want something nice and pretty, dammit. Ooh, and maybe they'll have a head piece that doesn't look butt ugly on me.

Must remember to take the rings to full moon so that the coven can bless them on Saturday. *nod* Must remember to reply to Sonya's e-mail about what we can bring. Must get some work done. *nod*

Oddly, I seem to be past the stressy part of all this. Now, I've moved on to the pragmatic part. "I've got a dress, got rings, sent invites, and have my boquet, Jess' bouquet, and the cords. Anything else is just dressing." It'll get done when it gets done.

Comments

[alysonwonderlan.livejournal.com]

*hugs* You sound like you're in good shape...It's going to be wonderful!

offerings...

[justsonya.livejournal.com]

Why don't we sit down sometime this week on the phone or otherwise and figure out what you need.

I'm sure K and I have enough artificial flowers that we could make each of you a headwreath if you tell us what you want them to look like, and what colors. OR... one of you could wear mine, if its still in good shape.

I have four quarter torch candles (the tall ones) which already have flowers and such on them that you can use. We could even add some ribbon to them to decorate more.

Try calling Alyson about an altar cloth. She would probably have great suggestions.

I have two or three lengths of green vine with white jasmine flowers on them you can use to decorate as well. I also have all those artificial flowers in the three Beltane wreaths upstairs that you can use.

Why don't you let Den and I provide the wine and cake for the ritual. I'd love to bake some yummy bread.

Also, if you want me to, I can print out the rituals on cards for the participants. I have free time this week. So does Dennis. Make use of us. We're your friends after all.

[minette.livejournal.com]

But wheeeee! Handfasting and vacation in two weeks! *hug* Congratulations once again for finding happiness.

[sorchar.livejournal.com]

If you can find someone who sells Partylite, they have a floral citronella candle that doesn't smell hideous.

And I had to send you guys' MK book just to you - there wasn't room for both names. :(

So, what's the actual handfasting date? And you're going to videotape it, yes? (hint hint)

[beanside.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers* Thank you sweetie!

And if we pull it off, it was only with the help of everyone else, which we will be eternally grateful for.

*hug*

Re: offerings...

[beanside.livejournal.com]

*grin* You're such a sweetie.

I think Jess is good on head pieces. She just wanted a pair of pearl and rhinestone barrettes, we're going to curl her hair and give her that flapper look. (she looks so freaking cute that way)

Quarter candles should work out just fine, I just wasn't sure if we'd want two citronella candles for beside the altar to keep the buggies away.

The vines and such should be cool, I just have to see what we've got to put them on. I'd love to do the arch, or even just a cool trellis behind the altar for pictures, but I can't seem to find one at any of the stores up this way.

If you feel like baking, by all means, please and thank you! As long as it's not going to make your kitchen 800 degrees. Wine is cool, too. *looks suspicious* Am I going to end up with Peppermint schnapps in our chalice?

As far as printing out the ritual, let me just go over it one more time with a fine toothed comb, and then, I'll send it your way for final approval/printing. (I might actually have some cool paper it could go on, I just have to check.)

Thank you, sweetie. For all the help and petting of the head you've given over the last couple of weeks.

[beanside.livejournal.com]

*grin* You're such a sweetie. *hug* Thank you, darlin.

[beanside.livejournal.com]

I'll have to see if there's a partylite person around our area--citronella is of the good.

We're actually handfasting on Midsummer's Day, June 21. I'm not sure about the videotaping, but there will be pictures!

And no worries about the MK book. We'll still all be looking at it!

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[alysonwonderlan.livejournal.com]

Hey, there's no "if" about it! It's "When" you pull it off. And really, this is not about the "perfect" flowers or the "perfect" food or the "perfect" altar. This is about the love you and Jess have for each other and sharing that with your friends and family. THAT's what matters.