Updates: Big Raise, Official Venue Change, Scary Surgery
lunarsongbird
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Hi Ladies,
I know, I know...I'm not around nearly enough anymore. I miss you...but I have exciting news!!
Job:
I've finally been offered a full-time job at the University I have been temping at since this summer. I'll be doing the exact same job, but making 60% more. Woot woot! AND have benefits...I can finally get PT for my knee!! Benefits are priceless...seriously.
Wedding:
I know I have mentioned here and there, but Andrew and I have officially changed our venue and put down a deposit.
We will be having our wedding in Saratoga- the same city that Andrew started his wine career in. We'll be partying at the Saratoga Foothill Club on October 13th, 2012:
http://www.saratogafoothillclub.com/
The package comes with catering, a cake, all linens and a DJ. Oh- AND NO CORKAGE FEES. We can bring in as much wine and beer as we want! We are SOOO excited to come up with a wine list that is meaningful to our relationship and freaking delicious!
We wont have any tables in the center of the room so that people can party and dance. Isn't that round window amazing? I also like this purple, but with the wooden chairs from above, not the covers and sashes.
Family:
My dad is having his colon removed on February 8th. Looking at my work schedule and my parent's opinions- it has been decided that I will stay here in Colorado and fly back if needed.
My dad has a history of blood clots in his lungs- so next week they will be installing some filters into his main arteries (this scared me A LOT until Liv told me she had the same procedure done before her surgeries.). I'm still nervous about the clots though...He told me a couple weekends, "I was lucky once- I won't be lucky again." One pulmonary embolism and he could be gone...gone before I could say goodbye. Gawd...I hate thinking about it.
We are having a Career Fair on campus that day...which I suppose is good and bad. Good that it keeps my mind off it...Bad that I'll probably be functioning at 50% capacity at best.
A couple weekends ago I totally lost it...I don't think I have ever cried so hard in my life- and my mom has even had the exact same surgery, but she doesn't have to worry about pulmonary embolisms...
When I think about it...it makes me feel like the breath is being sucked out of me.
But here is the silver lining...BOTH Andrew and Liv offered to fly me out to see me dad for the surgery, because I couldn't afford it. I'm SO lucky to have so many people in my life that love me. 
Other Updates:
- I want my wedding dress to come in, darnnit!
- I'm going to have Chipotle for lunch
Anyone else have any updates that they have been holding onto for awhile?
Re: Updates: Big Raise, Official Venue Change, Scary Surgery
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. *Hugs* I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know it's hard to do but try to stay positive.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad but I am glad that he is getting the help he needs. Nothing big on my end just ordinary life.
Motolyn's House Remodel Blog Starting anew Nov. 2012.
Oh, wait.
FI and I are taking dance lessons, starting tonight! What kind of dance would you do to "Two Step" by Dave Matthews? And "Can't fight this feeling" by REO Speedwagon?
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, he's in my thoughts and prayers throughout all of this. *hug*
Also...Chipotle, nom.
Love the new venue! Good luck to your dad
I'll be thinking of you & your dad. Big hugs!! xoxo
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for him and you. *hugs* I love you.
As you know nothing exciting in my life, other then engagement photos this weekend!
Married! May 27th, 2012
"You're our early 20's BSC scarecrow. They cower at your maturity." - lennonkdc
Chipotle is delicious! YUM!
I wanted to see if it was a place we'd looked at, but I can't get the site to load.
I haz a planning bio
But you have to promise not to get super drunk. I hate super drunk people....and the vomit possibility.
[QUOTE] But you have to promise not to get super drunk. I hate super drunk people....and the vomit possibility. ;)
Posted by lunarsongbird[/QUOTE]
Lucky for you, I know my limit. And my limit is one.
I haz a planning bio
[QUOTE]Also, I got irrationally excited when I saw "Saratoga" and then realized there was another Saratoga, but in California. :-(
Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]
<div>This... </div><div>
</div><div>And I'm so proud of you on the job front.</div><div>
</div><div>And I'll be thinking of and praying for your dad!</div><div>
</div><div>Only news here is that I'm hosting an epic NEY Knottie G2G in May. Be there or be square!</div>
Still here and still fabulous!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Updates: Big Raise, Official Venue Change, Scary Surgery : Only news here is that I'm hosting an epic NEY Knottie G2G in May. Be there or be square!
Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]
You know it! And I want to wear a peniis necklace and pretend it's my bachelorette party. ;)
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I take care of patients all the time with those filters, as well as people who have had blood clots in their lungs. If it makes you feel any better, it usually takes a LONG period of inactivity to develop a large enough blood clot to be life threatening once you have one of those filters (I'm talking pt's who lay in bed all day, every day). I know you'll still be very worried for him, but I'm sure he'll do great. I'll keep him in my prayers.
The venue is absolutely goregous, and I'm glad you nailed one down. Seems like all the indecision was worth it in the end-at least you know you totally explored your options
You've got a venue!!! WOOT WOOT! I'm so happy that you and Andrew had found a place that can accommodate everything you were hoping for. You two deserve the wedding of your dreams and I'm so excited that you'd found the place now. One more thing to check off your list!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's upcoming surgery. I'm sending good vibes your way RIGHT NOW. I'm sure everything will go smoothly and that he will be strong through it all...but I know how scary it is to think of all the bad possibilities. Any time you need to talk, just call. I'm only a short drive away even though i've been terrible about keeping in touch with friends lately.
I want your wedding dress to come in too! I can't wait to see it on you again!! You looked so beautiful in it...I still can't believe I cried.
I'm jealous of your Chipotle goodness. I'm on a diet "plateau breaker"...so nothing fun to eat today or tomorrow. boo.
Love you Lunar