We newlywed Kennedys will have drinks in hand while sailing, snorkeling, sunning and relaaaaaxing. I. can't. wait.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Date.
When you date for a long time, are super busy with everyday routine, get tired, get selfish, get lazy etc it's sometimes hard to spend quality time together. J and I live in separate cities most of the time. In fact, the whole time we've been together. Law school, chasing a New York dream, moving and relocating kept us apart. It makes me personally value him and the time we do have together much more.
With that being said, my adorable fiance has embarked on the 12 hour a day study routine called "bar exam prep". It is grueling, debilitating, and just plain crazy. He watches videos for hours, writes essays and responds to questions in a 900 page study "guide". His determination, focus and drive to succeed are just a few of his qualities I fell in love with. When studying all this mumbo jumbo I can't wrap my head around, he's in his element. I am incredibly proud of and awed by him and this journey he's on. It's only a few days into studying but we needed a good old fashioned date night.
(P.S. At one point in my life I too wanted to go to law school. I will admit, however, it was because I had seen " Legally Blonde" one too many times. Embarrassing but true).
In addition to being a future lawyer, J is also a huuuuuge Conan O'Brien fan. (I've had to tell him multiple times that his "I'm with CoCo" poster must hang in his office only) ... A while back when tickets for his 32 city tour came on sale he was first in line so to speak. The show sold out in 2 hours so he was super pumped to get a few tickets. After much debate over the last few weeks, "should we go?" "Can I take the time away from studying" etc etc, we hopped in the car and headed for DC. We knew we wouldn't regret it, it was a blast! We had an amazing dinner before and it was a perfect night for a walk to the theater. Plus we randomly, in a city of thousands, ran into my dear friend Alex on the street!
The show was HILARIOUS. Like belly laugh, tears come out of your eyes funny. My favorite part? Looking over and seeing him die laughing with a huge smile knowing that for a second, he forgot about all the studying and pressure and just relaxed. It was incredible but a late night nonetheless. Considering I only slept for about 3 hours before work I think I was pretty on my game. I ripped 3 signs taking them down from the wall, tripped one of my children, fell off a table, and stapled my capri leg to the carpet. Sounds about right.
With that being said, my adorable fiance has embarked on the 12 hour a day study routine called "bar exam prep". It is grueling, debilitating, and just plain crazy. He watches videos for hours, writes essays and responds to questions in a 900 page study "guide". His determination, focus and drive to succeed are just a few of his qualities I fell in love with. When studying all this mumbo jumbo I can't wrap my head around, he's in his element. I am incredibly proud of and awed by him and this journey he's on. It's only a few days into studying but we needed a good old fashioned date night.
(P.S. At one point in my life I too wanted to go to law school. I will admit, however, it was because I had seen " Legally Blonde" one too many times. Embarrassing but true).
See, I could rock that.
In addition to being a future lawyer, J is also a huuuuuge Conan O'Brien fan. (I've had to tell him multiple times that his "I'm with CoCo" poster must hang in his office only) ... A while back when tickets for his 32 city tour came on sale he was first in line so to speak. The show sold out in 2 hours so he was super pumped to get a few tickets. After much debate over the last few weeks, "should we go?" "Can I take the time away from studying" etc etc, we hopped in the car and headed for DC. We knew we wouldn't regret it, it was a blast! We had an amazing dinner before and it was a perfect night for a walk to the theater. Plus we randomly, in a city of thousands, ran into my dear friend Alex on the street!
The show was HILARIOUS. Like belly laugh, tears come out of your eyes funny. My favorite part? Looking over and seeing him die laughing with a huge smile knowing that for a second, he forgot about all the studying and pressure and just relaxed. It was incredible but a late night nonetheless. Considering I only slept for about 3 hours before work I think I was pretty on my game. I ripped 3 signs taking them down from the wall, tripped one of my children, fell off a table, and stapled my capri leg to the carpet. Sounds about right.
Blurry cause he was dancing so much!
A date night for the books indeed!
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Hi!
I've thought about blogging every day but it just never seems to happen. I've been super busy with J's graduation, wedding planning, attending some friends weddings, a fab bridal shower given by my sweet MOH, finishing up kindergarten, packing for the move, horrific dress fitting etc etc etc. Soooo really I'm just tired :) My precious kindergartners graduate next Wednesday!! Graduate you say? From Kindergarten? youuuuu betcha. Prayer service, play (with costumes), part of a mass, a psalm read by yours truly and a donut reception in the cafeteria. Sounds like graduation to me! I've been either a student or a church member at St. B's most of my life. Not once have I gotten to read at the vestibule with a mic. I now know why. No one and I mean NO ONE should ever give me a microphone. End of story.
Things for the wedding are going great... I'm sure I'm forgetting some major detail that I will realize the night before but hopefully not... and if I do... Mazel Tov. I still get to marry my best friend so who cares about the monogrammed napkins. I mock them but sure enough I'll have them. I'm not doing a ton of decor since the venue has floor to ceiling windows with view of dt Richmond. I'm worried the dance floor is too small etc etc. but lets face it, you give my girlfriends (and most of my family) vodka and they will dance anywhere. I mean that in the best way ladies. Bottom line I'm super excited and will be doing a details post next about some fun things we are doing.
The move is coming along? My incredible mother has packed and repacked our already received wedding/shower gifts into numbered and lettered boxes with inventories to keep it all straight. We are blessed! As school winds down and I can pack up more of my clothes etc. the boxes will keep coming. I'm very much in a nesting phase. To those of you reading this, J and I do not have a definite place to call home yet but sure enough in my head its perfectly decorated :) I'm into mirrored bedside tables right now.... will I love them or would I wake up wondering why I want to see my reflection first thing in the morning? Anyone have any thoughts on these?
I've thought about blogging every day but it just never seems to happen. I've been super busy with J's graduation, wedding planning, attending some friends weddings, a fab bridal shower given by my sweet MOH, finishing up kindergarten, packing for the move, horrific dress fitting etc etc etc. Soooo really I'm just tired :) My precious kindergartners graduate next Wednesday!! Graduate you say? From Kindergarten? youuuuu betcha. Prayer service, play (with costumes), part of a mass, a psalm read by yours truly and a donut reception in the cafeteria. Sounds like graduation to me! I've been either a student or a church member at St. B's most of my life. Not once have I gotten to read at the vestibule with a mic. I now know why. No one and I mean NO ONE should ever give me a microphone. End of story.
Things for the wedding are going great... I'm sure I'm forgetting some major detail that I will realize the night before but hopefully not... and if I do... Mazel Tov. I still get to marry my best friend so who cares about the monogrammed napkins. I mock them but sure enough I'll have them. I'm not doing a ton of decor since the venue has floor to ceiling windows with view of dt Richmond. I'm worried the dance floor is too small etc etc. but lets face it, you give my girlfriends (and most of my family) vodka and they will dance anywhere. I mean that in the best way ladies. Bottom line I'm super excited and will be doing a details post next about some fun things we are doing.
The move is coming along? My incredible mother has packed and repacked our already received wedding/shower gifts into numbered and lettered boxes with inventories to keep it all straight. We are blessed! As school winds down and I can pack up more of my clothes etc. the boxes will keep coming. I'm very much in a nesting phase. To those of you reading this, J and I do not have a definite place to call home yet but sure enough in my head its perfectly decorated :) I'm into mirrored bedside tables right now.... will I love them or would I wake up wondering why I want to see my reflection first thing in the morning? Anyone have any thoughts on these?
I can not wait to unpack everything, clean, organize and decorate our little piece of the California coast.
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