Mommy, wow
May 14, 2008 by dreamgrrl
Over the past 2 days I have made 2 very ‘big girl’ decisions!
And I am proud. And I want to share 
The other day I got to thinking about wedding gifts. I have been saving to buy D a nice watch for pretty much since we got engaged. I have a good amount of money, and the idea of spending all in one place, on a watch - seemed kind of silly. I had hinted that I would really love a pair of real diamond earrings (the ones I wear are imitations - but I don’t think you can tell). So I know he’s saving too, and that he would be putting all that cash down on those earrings. Again, seemed foolish. So I said to him the other night, “What would you say if I told you I’d rather take all the money we save that would have been for gifts for each other - and use it to travel in the next year - little long weekend trips, maybe finally getting to go see Chicago, or using some of it to save for our 1st anniversary trip?” And he was floored! He 100% agreed with me and thought it sounded great, and so now we’ve nixed that idea. And I.am.so.PUMPED. Not that I didn’t want a beautiful pair of earrings to remind me of my wedding day - but hey, aren’t I getting another expensive ring out of that?? And isn’t he? So I said - just make sure to get me a card & maybe some flowers and we’ll be set. Now all I can do is dream of all the places we’ll get to explore together as husband & wife - and when we finally start making a bit more money, then we can indulge in the gifts - instead of wasting money, and complaining about “never going anywhere”. I am so happy!
Number two just seems pretty silly compared to that - but last night I officially cancelled my myspace account. I’m so over it. I’ve been over it. I sign on, I look at peoples lives thru a microscope, I feel bad about the things I’m doing or not doing, I stalk, I waste time - it is just pointless. It doesn’t connect me to anyone, instead it makes me feel more disconnected and that is just awful. Why waste my time? So, after debating it for a while - I just pulled the plug. Not that it was easy - mind you! You have to click “cancel account” like 10 times. Then they ask you about 10 times if you’re sure. Then they email you to make sure you’re sure. Then you have to click the link and remind them AGAIN that you really mean it this time! Cancel! Cancel dammit! And it was done. No more. End of the road.
So, in two ways I have grown up a little bit in my own mind at least.
Since I forgot yesterday:
May 13th:
I am grateful for a day off from the gym without feeling guilty about it.
May 14th:
I am grateful for wedding plans finally starting to come together (getting suits, ordering favor stuff, getting votives) this month! Now, onto invitations……..
P.S. I LOVE DAVID COOK, mother effer why does that little annoying no-good troll David Archuleta have to still be involved in this competition, he literally makes my vagina want to crawl inside itself. Sorry, too much?
Ooohhh I realllly like that you opted for the mini-trips instead of one big gift. More quality, you know?
You quitting myspace sounds like the difficulty it was to quit Match. They ask you a GAZILLION times, are you sure?!, YES… yes, I’m totally sure. For the 37th time I don’t want to e-date right now!
Way to go you! All of that is really awesome!
I completely love that you guys both decided to use the money toward travel instead of gifts. That will be ever so much more fun!!
And yeah, I’ve been thinking about canceling my MySpace account for a few months now. I have a facebook account that I actually really like, but somehow, every time log into MySpace, I feel like I’m 14 again!!
I’m not sure what it says that I spend every waking moment on Facebook and I’m 33 years old. But I like never go on MySpace. That’s SO 2007.
David Cook is my fave too, and that little poor nobody reeeeally shouldn’t still be in the contest. Every song he sings sounds like the same - like crap that is!
Good for you, girl. I think your idea of nixing the material gifts and travelling is a fantastic idea. There is so much of the world to see and those memories will be with you for the rest of your life, whereas a diamond earring could get lost in an afternoon and you’ll never see it again! Good for you, dear!
AWww you’re growing up
No seriously, I think that’s awesome. And I am so Team Cook!
That’s a great idea to put the money towards a trip together! And I have to admit, I still sign onto MySpace every now and then