I am strong when I am on your shoulders.

[chestnutcurls]

100 DAYS! Yes, tomorrow we'll be in double digits. I can't believe it. I'm so excited, but sometimes when I think about how soon that is, I get a little freaked out. In a good way, but still. The other day I looked at Evan and said, "You know, it's going to be weird living with you." I mean, what do I know about living with a guy? I moved out of my family's house when my brother was fourteen, so that doesn't count. It'll be an experience. At the same time, it'll be nice to have a tough guy around. Last night I had a horrible encounter with a roach, and Evan stepped right in and took care of it. When I was too freaked later to even go into the kitchen to wash dishes, he did it for me. My hero. :)

I fell in love with a cake yesterday. I'm going to give the picture to the country club and see if they can make it. I showed it to Evan and he went nuts over it, which confirms that it's no ordinary cake- guys don't normally notice pastry aesthetics. :) Also, tonight my wedding makeup artist (aka the Mary Kay lady whom my sister babysits for) is going to do a trial run. It should be really fun. Yay!

I'm leaving for New Hampshire the day after tomorrow [/ominous Day After Tomorrow voice] and I haven't even started packing yet. I've been told to bring layers. New Englanders, will I be too hot in jeans? Please advise.

Wasn't the men's gymnastics last night amazing? I LOVE the Olympics. I love the pageantry and the teamwork and the pride of the winners. It reminds me of my band competition victories in high school (but, of course, on a much larger scale). I'm such a sap about that kind of stuff. Every night when they play clips of medal ceremonies over that Josh Groban song, I get all choked up. :) Anyway, Evan and I got into an interesting discussion about it and I thought it might be good for discussion: If you won an Olympic medal, would you rather win it alone, or as part of a team? Why or why not?

Comments

[krikketgirl.livejournal.com]

The cake is beautiful!

Don't worry about it. I'll bet that within two weeks of living with Evan, you'll forget what living alone was even like.

I'd rather win a medal with a whole team...because everything's better when shared with a group (except for banana splits).

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:) Thanks. That makes me feel better.

I'd rather win as part of a team, too. I'm much more team-oriented.

[krikketgirl.livejournal.com]

: )

It seems like such a huge huge thing before the wedding, but afterwards...I don't know. It just felt right. Happy and natural and right. *hugs*

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I really appreciate your advice and thoughts during this time. Thanks. :) *hugs*

[krikketgirl.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you have any number of able advisors; still, if you ever want to vent, ask, or just chat, please feel free to e-mail me. I'm pretty sure you have my e-mail address!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Okay! I do have it. :)

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

Do you have to get your cake from the club? Cause if they can't make it you could try Cakes by Carolyn - she makes great ones!! And has notebooks full of pictures to choose from!

[carries.livejournal.com]

I don't think you are talking about me cos I don't think I know you, but I make wedding cakes (I hope they are great), and I have notebooks of pictures, and my name is Carolyn!!!

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

I got my cakes from Carolyn Mathis in Cordova. They were great! I still have a business card in my planner in case I ever need to recommend to anyone. Is that you?

[carries.livejournal.com]

No, its not me, I'm Carolyn Speirs in Greenock, Scotland. But thats quite coincidence!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I don't HAVE to, but I'm going to because 1) bringing a cake in costs extra, and 2) my dad doesn't want a cake that has to be transported. He's convinced something will happen to it. :P

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

That's probably a good plan. I drove mine over in my parent's minivan, w/the keg, and it was a bit nerve wracking, esp the way I drive!!

[mzspearz.livejournal.com]

That cake is GORGEOUS. Good taste! ;D (Speaking of, I hope it tastes good, hahaha).

...& it probably depends on the sport. I'm more into swimming & gymnastics, so for swimming I'd be solo & I wouldn't mind winning a team medal for gymnastics :D

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah...I had similar thoughts.

[carries.livejournal.com]

If I lived near you I would make you that cake!

This is when I miss not having a television, like when the Olymics are on, I love the Olympics. Fraser and I were on our honeymoon at the last Olymics, I can remember staying up late to watch Steve Redgrave and Co win the rowing, that was excellent! (except I could hardly watch it for nerves)!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Aww! You're sweet. :)

[joyfulgal.livejournal.com]

That cake is _gorgeous_! Wow. Can I steal it for my wedding? ;-)

This is all so exciting!

I think selfishly I'd rather win my medal alone, because then I'd get all the glory--ish't that horrible? Now everyone will stop being my friend, but at least it is honest. Haha.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

LOL! No, there's nothing wrong with that! Evan said the same thing, and I sure don't think any less of him for it. :) I was just brought up in group activities, so that's what I tend to enjoy most.

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

guys don't normally notice pastry aesthetics LOL!!!

N.H. Remember how cool it was when you were here for the wedding last summer. It's like that, but colder. You won't need long underwear, but you might want socks. You won't need a turtleneck, but you might want a button up sweater or a fleece jacket.

I think I'd want to win a medal alone, then there would be no wondering if I was the weakest link in the team. I could be proud of my personal best that way.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Okay! That's good advice. :) I'm afraid of bringing too-warm clothes and then sweltering, but I guess that's my Southern mentality. :P

Good thought. I hadn't looked at it that way before.

[canticles.livejournal.com]

More proof that we share a brain... That cake is almost identical to the one I want! But I may change my mind now that I've chosen a different dress.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

LOL! I'm not surprised. :)

[rawee1.livejournal.com]

What club are you guys using? My parents wanted me to use Chickasaw but it's too small since they divided the rooms.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

We're going to Colonial. It's great!

[jmcphers.livejournal.com]

Happy 100 days left! You'll be married before you know it. (-:

It's probably better to win an Olympic medal as part of a team, since it's less likely to lead to pride and it encourages selflessness. But if I were to be truly honest with myself, I'd have to say that I would prefer my individual accomplishment to be recognized. If you win a medal as part of a team--for all anyone knows, you could have been the best or worst person on the team, but an individual medal is proof positive that you, personally, achieved something great.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Evan said something very similar. :) Like I told Kat, I don't think that's a bad opinion!

[zonneschijn.livejournal.com]

I'd rather win as part of a team. It's much more fun to grab your teammates and jump up and down than to jump up and down by yourself...

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's like a quote I've heard: Shared joy is double joy, shared sorrow is half sorrow. That's pretty much my perspective on life. :)

[mrszoid.livejournal.com]

The cake is absolutely beautiful. :-)

Hurrah for Mary Kay! My mom is a consultant, and I've been wearing their products for 15 years. It's nice to have a free makeup supply on demand. :-)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I bet! My mom bought me a ton of stuff...more on that later.

[ooglie-wooglie.livejournal.com]

WOW! It looks like it is made of satin! Beautiful.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I love that icon!

[nova-wylde.livejournal.com]

That cake looks yummy! It's making me hungry! :P

As for winning an Olympic medal individually or as part of a team, I'd hafta say both, because if I were to win a gold medal as part of a team or individually, it would be an honor to be a part of the ceremony and be able to hear my country's national anthem. :)

Speaking of the Olympics, isn't it amazing with all of the history that the United States is making in various events? :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I almost feel guilty that we're winning so much. I can't help but wonder if the other countries feel like it's rigged or something. :\

[jazzypoet.livejournal.com]

Happy belated birthday, Brenda! I hope that it was a truly beautiful and happy occasion. :-) *big hugs* I am so sorry that I missed sending along my best wishes on the day itself. Know that I've been thinking of you!

{{{{{{{{{{{{Brenda}}}}}}}}}}}}}} God bless!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:) Thanks! No problem...you've been busy! :)