Trina's tips

How was 2008 for you? Here is what happened in my world: January- I purchased my first home. I am pretty happy in my little condo most of the time. I've had the first time homeowner headaches, such as mice and little repairs to take care of. It's been a good experience though. February- I got engaged after 5 looonnngggggg years March- Began planning the wedding and also started getting depressed about the cost of it all! April- I think that this is when I started to get in a funk. Why? I don't know. May- Got laid off unexpectedly from my job. It hit me hard. I was unemployed and my fiance started living with me right after he graduated from grad school. So, two broke jobless people were sitting around the house. June- I turned 26, starting the slope toward 30! I also landed my current job. July- I can't really remember anything spectacular happening this month. August- We were in the thick of a big relationship struggle. D was having a hard time getting a job and it was...

This year since money is tight, I had the idea for D and me to do the 12 days of Christmas. Today is day two. I made up a list of like 17 ideas for him to pick from ranging from a foot rub, to one glazed Krispy Kreme, a bottle of smart water, and help cleaning out my closet. His list as of last night had the following: Gum and oatmeal cream pies. My special baby.......

So far I feel pretty ahead of the curve with wedding planning. I have the following things done: Coordinator Venue Caterer Cake DJ Florist Photographer Dress Bridesmaids dresses picked out Invites picked out Began premarital counseling These things are next on my list: Order bridesmaids dresses Order invite materials (I am making them myself) Book wedding night hotel rooms Start buying items for bridal party gifts Work on decor details I'm sure that there are one million more tiny things that I am not thinking of at the moment but for now that is enough... Oh, and I have to have this: