SA Wednesday

NMac2010

Let's hear it, ladies!

juliebug1997

My superintendent knows my name.  We're a smallish district.  I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or not.

NMac2010

Ok, I guess I'll say mine. I've been debating. I have this friend, well, more of an acquaintance, who got married about a week after me. She had only dated the guy about 2 months. Stupid. But, whatever. Anyway, they fought all the time, and he's only about 20, and now they're divorcing. But yet.... In the middle of their divorce they're dating. And "blissfully happy". Yet, still divorcing. And dating. What? I can't even begin to understand. I know it's none of my business, but what bugs me is that THIS is a prime example of people not taking the institution of marriage seriously anymore. I don't know what happened to our generation somewhere. But it infuriates me. The end.

llc2011

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[QUOTE]Ok, I guess I'll say mine. I've been debating. I have this friend, well, more of an acquaintance, who got married about a week after me. She had only dated the guy about 2 months. Stupid. But, whatever. Anyway, they fought all the time, and he's only about 20, and now they're divorcing. But yet.... In the middle of their divorce they're dating. And "blissfully happy". Yet, still divorcing. And dating. What? I can't even begin to understand. I know it's none of my business, but what bugs me is that THIS is a prime example of people not taking the institution of marriage seriously anymore. I don't know what happened to our generation somewhere. But it infuriates me. The end.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

<div>Wow, that's messed up!</div>

bobbileighb

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[QUOTE]Ok, I guess I'll say mine. I've been debating. I have this friend, well, more of an acquaintance, who got married about a week after me. She had only dated the guy about 2 months. Stupid. But, whatever. Anyway, they fought all the time, and he's only about 20, and now they're divorcing. But yet.... In the middle of their divorce they're dating. And "blissfully happy". Yet, still divorcing. And dating. What? I can't even begin to understand. I know it's none of my business,<strong> but what bugs me is that THIS is a prime example of people not taking the institution of marriage seriously anymore. I don't know what happened to our generation somewhere. But it infuriates me.</strong> The end.
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

This exactly!  I have known some people that have just jumped into marriage and within 6 months they are in the process of or considering divorce.  Marriage is serious to me and I plan on being with Matt for the long haul even if there are hard times and that means painful conversations or counseling at some point.  I will not give up until all options have been exhausted and I just dont think many couples have this mentality.

sparklingdiamond

I have really bad cramps today and it sucks! :-(

NMac2010

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[QUOTE]I have really bad cramps today and it sucks! :-(
Posted by sparklingdiamond[/QUOTE]

<div>Me too, Sarah :(</div>

bobbileighb

I cannot decide on a veil I am so wishy-washy I cant decide between a shoulder or elbow length.

NMac2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : This exactly!  I have known some people that have just jumped into marriage and within 6 months they are in the process of or considering divorce.  Marriage is serious to me and I plan on being with Matt for the long haul even if there are hard times and that means painful conversations or counseling at some point.  I will not give up until all options have been exhausted and I just dont think many couples have this mentality.
Posted by bobbileighb[/QUOTE]

<div>Yep, I agree. </div><div>
</div><div>I feel like it's couples like this that make people think that when someone in our generation says "we're getting married", it's not taken as seriously as it was 40 years ago. And that's sad to me. I don't want people looking at my marriage and thinking there's a 50/50 chance it'll work. </div><div>
</div><div>But unfortunately, because of people like this, it's reality. </div>

bsn1752

I met with Melody last night and we are officially DONE with the music for the ceremony and reception.  FI was actually very helpful throughout the process. 

Woo hoo!

lesalyric

My DH is finally back in town from CA, so we are doing our V-day celebration tonight. We are eating at Bonnell's in FW and I am super excited to try it!

sparklingdiamond

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : Me too, Sarah :(
Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

I love your new picture! :-)  And cramps always seem to come on the worst days :-(

tdq

TELPAS drives me nuts. As does paperwork.

mckem14

Got my invites at Target yesterday Half-off!  YAY!!  Also, found my shoes to match my dress!  Now I am exhausted from shopping!

Wish the wedding nightmares would go away!

Fiance talked about having a child last night!  Yay and Yikes!!! 

juliebug1997

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[QUOTE]TELPAS drives me nuts. As does paperwork.
Posted by tdq[/QUOTE]
I'm not a core class so I don't have to do that.  However, I feel sorry for my friends when they have to do it. 

juliebug1997

There are ways to save money without seeming cheap but I think that some people just take that to a whole new level.  Case in point:  ordering water at a restaurant and asking for a bunch of lemons and using all the sugar on the table to make lemonade.

brooke.anne

I had been looking at cake toppers for awhile trying to compare prices to find the best deal for thekind I wanted. I had an exact picture in my mind of how I wanted it (even which font); a 4 inch black acrylic covered in black crystals in Harrington font. (it may seem tht i am being super picky about font but a lot of the "G" cake toppers are one in cursive and dont even look like a "G") Well the other day my mom gave Chris and I our valentines present, a cake topper. It is little and silver and just not what I wanted. She got it off of eBay and opened the package so I don't think she can return it. Plus she spent 45 dollars on it and I would feel bad telling her that I don't like it. I know it's just a cake topper so I guess I will just suck it up and go with it.

lesalyric

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[QUOTE]There are ways to save money without seeming cheap but I think that some people just take that to a whole new level.  Case in point:  ordering water at a restaurant and asking for a bunch of lemons and using all the sugar on the table to make lemonade.
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

My cousin serves at Olive Garden and she says when someone does this, she just assumes no tip because after 4 years she has seen it happen many more times than not.

tdq

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : I'm not a core class so I don't have to do that.  However, I feel sorry for my friends when they have to do it. 
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

I teach theatre and reading, but I'm also the ESL coordinator. Small school lots of hats.

serlace

I had a wedding dream last night.  And I've been married for over 3 months.  It was crazy.

Regarding divorce: DH and I have this "joke" where I will say that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.  He will say - You know what that means, right?  That means that one of us will end up being divorced.  He's such a dork. 

ETA: Also, please note that we know divorce is not a joke and we are serious about being married. 

NMac2010

Thanks Sarah, it's one of my favs

DFWIndian

Brooke - sorry to hear that! It can be frustrating when you have your heart set on something.

Brianna -- Good to hear Andrew helped.

Forget that!! Lol.. It was a vent and shouldn't be posted.

juliebug1997

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[QUOTE]I had a wedding dream last night.  And I've been married for over 3 months.  It was crazy. Regarding divorce: DH and I have this "joke" where I will say that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.  He will say - You know what that means, right?  That means that one of us will end up being divorced.  He's such a dork.  :) <strong>ETA: Also, please note that we know divorce is not a joke and we are serious about being married. </strong>
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]
I jokingly tell Bill that my next husband will do this, that and the other for me.  However, I am joking and don't think for a second that we'll ever be getting a divorce.

courtski2004

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[QUOTE] Regarding divorce: DH and I have this "joke" where I will say that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.  He will say - You know what that means, right?  That means that one of us will end up being divorced.  He's such a dork.  :) ETA: Also, please note that we know divorce is not a joke and we are serious about being married. 
Posted by serlace[/QUOTE]

This reminds me of The Office episode where Pam's dad tells her that he is divorcing her mom because of something Jim said to him (which was the sweetest thing ever BTW). And in the interview he says, "50% of marriages end in divorce, so it was either her parents or mine..."

I could probably make an 'Office' reference to anything, ever. I will be so sad when Michael is gone.

BanannaP

I love my hairstylist. She is so fabulous, and a really great friend. And as a bonus, I look 100x better today than I did yesterday.

Brooke - is there any way you can dress it up? And I agree about the letter G, which is part of why we went with a pumpkin for our wedding logo, not a monogram.

nickandmerritt

I think that marriage is a really personal decision, as is divorce. People can take both as seriously as they want, I don't understand how it affects anyone else.

bsn1752

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[QUOTE]I think that marriage is a really personal decision, as is divorce. People can take both as seriously as they want, I don't understand how it affects anyone else.
Posted by nickandmerritt[/QUOTE]

It doesn't, and I don't think that Natalie was saying it affects her.  She was saying how the institution of marriage has changed a lot and people don't take their vows quite as seriously as they used to - I don't think that anyone can argue that point.

However, I understand that there are circumstances that warrant divorce that people used to stay married over and "sweep under the rug".  Those are obviously completely understandable.

nickandmerritt

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : It doesn't, and I don't think that Natalie was saying it affects her.  She was saying how the institution of marriage has changed a lot and people don't take their vows quite as seriously as they used to - I don't think that anyone can argue that point. However, I understand that there are circumstances that warrant divorce that people used to stay married over and "sweep under the rug".  Those are obviously completely understandable.
Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

Ok, I just read Natalie getting infuriated that people don't share her view of marriage as being somehow affected by it.  But maybe affected was not the right word. I guess I don't understand why anyone would be infuriated or even care whether other people share your view of marriage or not.

bobbileighb

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[QUOTE]I think that marriage is a really personal decision, as is divorce. People can take both as seriously as they want, I don't understand how it affects anyone else.
Posted by nickandmerritt[/QUOTE]

I dont think anyone was saying that others relationships affect us or that there arent reasons when a divorce is necessary.  Its more that not as much thought goes into it before marriage for some people and the same thing for divorce, it is just taken more lightly.

sparklingdiamond

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : This reminds me of The Office episode where Pam's dad tells her that he is divorcing her mom because of something Jim said to him (which was the sweetest thing ever BTW). And in the interview he says, "50% of marriages end in divorce, so it was either her parents or mine..." I could probably make an 'Office' reference to anything, ever. I will be so sad when Michael is gone.
Posted by courtski2004[/QUOTE]

I know!  I don't want him to leave!

BanannaP

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: SA Wednesday : This reminds me of The Office episode where Pam's dad tells her that he is divorcing her mom because of something Jim said to him (which was the sweetest thing ever BTW). And in the interview he says, "50% of marriages end in divorce, so it was either her parents or mine..." I could probably make an 'Office' reference to anything, ever. I will be so sad when Michael is gone.
Posted by courtski2004[/QUOTE]
I don't watch it all the time, but I do love that show. I'm super excited for "Threat Level Midnight"