Janie's got a gun.

[chestnutcurls]

Despite extra rest and Allegra, I think my seasonal sinus infection is descending upon me. I feel feverish - it's like an icebox in here. This morning I wanted so much to wear my nice, soft pajama pants to work. They even matched the shirt I'd already put on. Why must we have dress codes? :) I'm okay with getting sick now as long as I'm not sick at my wedding. Thanksgiving is usually one of my Kleenex holidays. I'm praying every day that I'll get to be a healthy bride...IN 59 DAYS! :D

Evan and I had a bonding experience last night. We totally stuffed ourselves at the Olive Garden and talked about all kinds of things. Then it was off to the gun range so I could learn to shoot. I had never been in the presence of people shooting handguns before, but I didn't think it would bother me that much. When we went into the range, there were several men there rapid-firing, and I started panicking a little. I kept telling myself everything was okay, but it's hard to squash the instinct of gunshot = danger = run for your life. Evan loaded up the small gun and started instructing me, but at first I was physically afraid to even pick it up. It was weird. Finally I got hold of myself and managed to fire a few shots. Then I watched him shoot for a while. By the time we left, I was a lot more comfortable with it. I felt like a wimp, but Evan said I did better than he had expected. He seemed proud of me, and I felt like I had learned to trust him even more. Also, good that I can now defend myself if I ever have to. Though karate or something would be better. :)

Anyway, I'm so glad I get to marry him. He takes such good care of me, and he understands me. A little while ago he called and said, "Did you post yet about your experience at the gun range?" Yes...a man who knows my habits. :)

I made some new icons. (Thanks for reminding me how to link, Vicky! :))

Comments

[stacye13.livejournal.com]

make sure you take your vitamin C before the wedding!!
my MIL swears by echinacea, but I'm wary of too many herbal remedies. I prefer things regulated by the FDA. but I'm weird like that.

[carries.livejournal.com]

Echinacea totally works btw! I usually take it as routine in the morning, but I'm not at the moment cos I'm breast feeding! And I have a routine, stinking cold!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Hey, that might be a good idea. I need something!!

[imaginarylove.livejournal.com]

haha. carissa (http://www.livejournal.com/users/carkass) and i always talk about how we're going to post something. specially if we're in an interesting moment. "oh my. this would make a good post." i never do it, though. whenever i say that. cause i can't quite explain it properly or something. happiness is not my forte.

ps. this is the link you're looking for:
http://www.livejournal.com/allpics.bml?user=monalisa816

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Well, you should get her to post things instead. :)

[monalisa73.livejournal.com]

I know exactly how you feel with the shooting range...
My friend, Kevin, once took me to shoot in the field behind his parents house...before we went I was gung ho, but once I got there and saw the gun and listened to it being shot, I freaked. Eventually I shot a few rounds, but I was terrified. It's weird how you think you'll be fine and then when in a completely "safe" environment you still panic.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know! I didn't expect to have that reaction at all. My dad and brother AND Evan are all gun people, so I'm used to the idea of it...I just wasn't used to being THERE when they actually used the guns. :)

You're a friend of Kat's, aren't you? The "other" monalisa? :) Thanks for stopping by!

[monalisa73.livejournal.com]

I actually found you and Kat through Laura (musiclvr474)...but yes, I am the "other" monalisa.

Do you mind if I add you to my friends list?

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Not at all! :)

[keepsmiling74.livejournal.com]

Yay! Lisa and Brens are friends! :)

[jmcphers.livejournal.com]

59 days... man, less than two months!

Good for you for fighting your instincts and sticking it out at the range. Sounds like it meant a lot to Evan. (-:

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah. :) Thanks.

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

I got something in the mail today.. *wink* very pretty! :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

:) Glad you like it!

[anulyra.livejournal.com]

How's dinner plans and headcount going?

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Okay so far! :) Thanks for asking!

[carries.livejournal.com]

Sympathy with the sinus infection, I got one too! I wake up with pain around my eyes cos my sinus have filled up overnight! Try the menthol crystal steam inhalation!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Is that like when you put a towel over your head and breathe over the sink? I'm not to the point of needing that yet, but give me a few days. :P I hope you feel better really soon!

[carries.livejournal.com]

Yup thats the one!

Hope you feel better soon too.

[canticles.livejournal.com]

awww! Your icons are SO CUTE!!!!

I need some new ones, STAT!

Wow, our weddings are coming so soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *squeeee*

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yaaaay! *dancing*

[lajea.livejournal.com]

I LOVE your icons!!!!!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I like making them.

[lajea.livejournal.com]

That "domestic" one is adorable! And I love the "friends" ones w/ the Halloween costumes! :)

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

I used to have the two girls in the pool for that one, but I decided it was time to change seasons. :)

[lajea.livejournal.com]

LOL

So clever. LOVE it!

[fraserspeirs.livejournal.com]

I would love to go to a shooting range some time. Handguns are totally illegal in the UK, so we don't have them here.

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Wow. I had no idea! Next time you come to the US, you should try it out. :)

[mzspearz.livejournal.com]

"Did you post yet about your experience at the gun range?"

*giggles*
Too cute! :)


& yum, Olive Garden. The one place I might actually feel like going out for right now :D

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was SO good. I had leftovers yesterday.

[laura8225.livejournal.com]

I think I would be the same way at a firing range - just because of the sound. I'm glad you were able to get over your fear!

And here's praying you get better soon! *hugs*

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Thanks Laura. I do feel better today!

[angelic-1.livejournal.com]

Nice icons :)

Why exactly are you learning to fire a gun - is it for protection? Scary thought!!

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yeah, mostly for protection. Just so I know how. It is scary.

[larienelanesse.livejournal.com]

Olive Garden! Yay!!!!! :D

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yay! :)

[jazzypoet.livejournal.com]

Wow! The wedding is approaching so quickly. :-D It won't be long now! *hugs* Praying for you both. :-)

Awww.....I can imagine that the gun range experience would be very unnerving. {{{{{{{{{Brens}}}}}}}}}}} LOL about karate! I agree with you there. ;-) It's a good work-out too!

Love and hugs,
K

[rawee1.livejournal.com]

I can't tell you how lucky I was to have a 6 hour break from my sinus infection during the ceremony and reception. I had been SO sick that week, and as soon as we got up to Alaska, it went from sinuses to bronchitis for 2 days.

Pray pray pray for wellness.

I was so lucky to get health AND weather!