Wedding Wednesday

The Father-Daughter Dance

My dad and I are close.  We work together, we have a similar sense of humor, and are not usually serious.  We're definitely not sappy.  At all.  I love my dad more than words can say though, and I want a song that will be a good representation of us.  I've picked five songs, my mom has suggested one she wants me to seriously consider, but I'm torn.  Also, John and I are dancing to a very classic rat pack guy, so we have an oldie in there, so should I pick a different type of song for my dad??  Here they are below...you'll need to turn off my music at the bottom first.

{one}

"Gracie" by Ben Folds
I like the lyrics, especially about having your father's mouth, because I do...I've been known to get lippy :)  I just think it's a sweet song.



{two}
"Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman
I think it shows a great relationship between father and daughter.  It goes through the progression of their relationship in life.

{three}
"Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole, featured Natalie Cole
Classic.

{four}

"I'll Always Be Your Baby" by Natalie Grant

Great lyrics.  Not sure if she's my favorite artist though.

{five}

"My Girl" by The Temptations

Upbeat.  I am afraid I might cry during this dance, so this might help :)

"Sunrise, Sunset" Fiddler on the Roof

This is the one my mom likes.  I don't mind the song so much, but the singing isn't exactly what I'd pictured for that dance.

Let me know your opinions!  If you have any other suggestions, I welcome them!

Day 10: Mission Complete!

Day Ten: One confession

I have not met an item on my 101 in 1001.  It's the no sweets for one week a month.  I deem this impossible while training for 1/2 marathons.  And after this one in November, John and I are signing up for another on in February.  It's not that I overindulge, sometimes that sweet tooth just gets the better of me.  If I'm not running as often, I can go literally months without eating junk, but my body just craves that sugar when I'm burning that extra energy.  Sometimes fruit can deter me from the sweets, but not for long.  I've decided it will be marked as a failed attempt.  One mini-sized candy bar during the day has become my undoing...boo.  But hey, there's no way that extra 50 calories is putting  a dent in my burn for the day...bright side?  Sure.


This is the end of my 10 day challenge!  Happy Hump Day!  

I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

I'm finally going to make it to New York City!  Yay!  Something I can mark off my bucket list and my 101 in 1001 list!  My mom decided we should take a trip before the wedding, just her and I.  She wanted New York City to be the final trip we took with me as a single lady-in the legal sense anyway!  So, in a month, we're off to see the sites!  I've never been, so I need tips from all of you!  We are going to hit the obvious sites: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, 30 Rock (ah!) Ground Zero, Broadway, ect...but what else do I need to see??  Anywhere special we should eat?  Shop?  Steer clear of? Let me know! 

Day 9

Day Nine: Two words that describe your life right now.

{one}

Amazing.

Thanks to John, my family & friends (& Lily).  They all make my life better everyday.

{two}

Blessed.

Thanks to God.  I wouldn't have anything if He didn't allow it.

Day 8

Day Eight: Three turn ons.


So, I'm pretty easy to please...most of the time anyway :)  These will be more geared toward John today.  Here goes:

{one}

Doing something thoughtful, just because.  If I've been doing a lot of dishes lately, cleaning up the house a lot or just had a long day John is cleaning up or cooking me dinner when I get home...it's amazing!

{two}

Working with his hands.  In my opinion, there's nothing hotter that a guy that's good with his hands.  Any home maintenance or repair, fixing a truck, or even mowing the grass-It's nice to see a man working hard.  Thankfully it happens often in my life :)

{three}

Helping out others.  This is something that John is so good at.  He's there for his loved ones, especially when they need help with something.  It was one thing that made me impressed with him early on.

Day 7

Day Seven: Four turn offs.

I'm lumping some of this together because I have time today and may not tomorrow :)

{one}

Smelly or loud bodily functions...especially on purpose.  

Yes, it's natural, it also is not cool to do it on purpose to gross out others.  Thanks.

{two}

Being mean to others.  

I understand that as people, we may not particularly click with each personality we encounter in life.  So, understandably, you do not have to be best friends with every one you meet.  What you do need to be is polite.  Not fake nice.  Just polite.  Have some common courtesy.  I do not care if someone annoys you-it does not give you an excuse to be just plain mean to them or trash them.  Just accept that you don't mesh well and move on.  Being rude at any time to someone just because your personalities don't mesh is totally uncalled for.

{three}

Being inconsiderate.  

Just think before you do things.  If you would be annoyed if someone did something to you, try and not do it to them.  I guess it's just trying to be sensitive to what others around you may be feeling...at least sometimes.  Make an effort.

{four}

Blowing people off.  

If you say you'll be somewhere-be there.  If something comes up and you can't make it, at least call and let people know the issue so they know not to count on you.  It is the least you can do.  And making that a habit will cause people to not really want to invite you places anymore because they eventually actually do feel blown off.  It goes back to number three.

Day 6

Day Six: Five people who mean a lot to you.

I'm clumping, because...how can I just pick 5?  In no particular order...

Family Picture

Andrew Lee

Carla & Melissa

Some of our wonderfully supportive friends and family after the marathon

Grandma, Grandpa, John, Dad

Lily and sleeping John

Mom & Dad

The girls!

Yes, John again-ha!

Clint & Jody

One of my favorite Robin pictures ever!

John's mom and dad on our snowboarding trip--my future in laws :)


This is not all inclusive, but I feel like I got a good chunk of those I love :)  I've missed some aunts and cousins, but I'm close.