Mrs. JWB

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 

 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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The bags are packed.

The nerves are settled.

To-do lists are complete.

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Heading to the lake today with B.

...after almost 10 years together, I will marry my best friend this weekend.

wow.

<insert happy tears>

When I return, I will be Mrs. JWB    :)

5

Wedding week has begun.

wowza.

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Friday afternoon:

Cold beverages were drank.

Laughs were shared among friends.

Acknowledgements were made of "This time next week the party will have begun."

<insert smiles & squealing like a school girl>

Dinner @ our fave local dive.

Saturday:

Spa/lunch date with my perdy momma.

17 loads of laundry were washed & folded.

Pool.

Afternoon cocktails @ the Sims casa...btw, JuJu's cocktails are delicioius, like slap-ya-momma-good. 

Wings + side porch + friends + cigars.

Sunday:

Church + lunch w/JWB's fam.

Late afternoon cocktails + dinner w/my fam.

happy father's day.

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5 days until I marry mr. green eyes.

Ready for 5:00!

After a VERY productive wk, I have earned a margarita (or two) & reservations poolside with my peeps come 5:00!

This wknd = a spa trip (thx mom), wrapping up our final to-do's, packing for our honeymoon, etc.

See you Monday, take it away George...

Jagged Edge

...playing this jam on repeat today :)

...it's go time!

...nothing like some good ol' Waylon to get you amped up for a week of insanity.

We had an awesome wknd that consisted of soaking up sunshine pool-side with our peeps, cook-outs, & my "part two" bachelorette party.

The perfect mix of fun & relaxation to bring us into the final days before the wedding.

It is go time folks! I'm going to be a MRS.!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Side note to a special someone:

I love you, I love you, I love you.

The good Lord will never put you through more than you can handle.

Gunpowder & lead.

Whew!

15 days.

The past couple of weeks have been FULL of wedding planning & preparing. Just when you think you have everything done, a new 'to-do' list comes to fruition. As of today, I can say I truly believe we are ready for this much anticipated hitchin'!

Two weeks from today, JWB & I will be waiting for all of our friends & family to arrive at the lake to start the wedding weekend! WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!

We had our last dance lesson Wednesday-tear. I will truly miss our weekly date night & our new friends that we met at KBJ's & the dance studio!

I had my last training session today...I MADE IT! No more 5 am wake up calls-whew.

All that's left to do is pack our bags + about a million other things...

until then, my rear end will be parked at the pool this wknd to soak up some relaxation & rays with my peeps.

favorite.

drink-Busch Light, Diet Mtn Dew, tea, Sugar-Free Redbull & vodka; in that order.

vegetable-okra, fried or pan sauteed with sea salt

movie-Days Of Thunder; The Notebook; Dazed & Confused; Joe Dirt; Titanic, kidding.

fruit-peaches

day of the week-Thursday, i love the anticipation that fills the air for the upcoming wknd

color-red

sport-floating, if you have ever been to the redneck yacht club, you understand the training and dedication that this takes.

radio station-94.9 The Surf

kind of shoe-cowboy boots, i would wear mine everyday if it wasn't frowned upon at the workplace

restaurant-SR, Bonefish, The Pavilion Bar (Charleston), Cripple Creek <R.I.P., tear>

number-7

singer-Johnny Cash, Miranda Lambert, Billy Currington, Eminem

magazine-Better Homes & Garden, Real Simple

channel-Fox, The Food Network

ice cream-mint chocolate chip

season-spring, only winning by a margin to fall

actor-Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington

food-Mexican & Italian, in my second life I want to come back as lobster stuffed ravioli.

holiday-Christmas, 4th of July, & truth be told, i kinda dig Halloween

destination-anywhere that has a sunny sky, some type of water (ocean, lake, river, doesn't matter), my family/friends and I'm a happy girl; but if you need specifics-Charleston, Carolina Beach, Aruba, BL

condiment-ranch sauce, as JWB likes to put it

i believe.

i believe in following your heart & throwing caution to the wind.

i believe in surrounding yourself with positive people that love you, for you. if people bring you down and/or display undesirable morals & values, get rid of 'em.

i believe in southern pride. not necessarily the whole stars & bars deal but that southern women have the strength of a category 5 hurricane, a glass of sweet tea can mend a broken heart, we protect our family, & we love our friends with every ounce in us.

i believe in love. it's what makes this whole ride worthwhile.

i believe in laughing at yourself.

i believe in taking the high road. it can be hard as hell to do sometimes, but you'll never regret doing the right thing.

i believe in having friends that are in their 70's & 80's.

i believe in fairy tales. your story may not look like one in the beginning or feel like one during hard times, but one day it all becomes clear.

i believe in "me" time.

i believe in having an extra glass of wine. yes, it may lead to a headache the next day, but the fun & memories are always worth it.

i believe that working out is better than any couch a therapist can offer.

i believe that Saved By The Bell is still the best television show ever created.

i believe in not worrying about what other people may think. as dr. Seuss put it-"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

i believe in turning small moments into celebrations. job promotions, anniversaries, losing that last 5 lbs.

i believe in hand written notes. emails & texting have allowed for a complete loss of personal connection.

i believe in home cooked meals. whether you are creating a special dinner for a group of friends, preparing a casserole for a family that has lost a loved one/going through a hard time, or making a dessert to surprise your sweetheart with, it touches the heart.

i believe in making time for friends. whether it is a lunch date or an after work cocktail, picking up the phone & letting that person know that you are thinking of them & want to spend time together speaks volumes.

i believe in having champagne on tuesdays.

i believe that if you are going to do something, do it at 100%.

i believe in over-using the words 'i love you'.

i believe in believing in yourself. none of us are perfect, none of us are flawless, none of us love the way we look 365 days a year; however, i believe that you have to know who you are, what you like/don't like, what your good qualities are, what you can offer others, & what you love about yourself. i believe that once you know what lies inside of yourself, you can do anything you put your mind to & there is no obstacle that is too big. i believe in believing in yourself.

i don't like.

i don't like the three stooges.

i don't like lead pencils.

i don't like wet paper; as a kiddo on a family trip, i remember getting caught in a rain storm @ Hersey amusement park & wet napkins were every where on the ground..instant gag.

i don't like the last day of vacation.

i don't like riding in the back seat, it doesn't matter if we are driving through the mtns or down a straight road. i. will. get. car. sick.

i don't like fruit scented anything...yuck.

i don't like uncomfortable clothes. i believe you can look like a dime piece without trying to squeeze into something that makes you feel miserable.

i don't like hearing people talk on their phones. i'm sorry your mom's aunt's fifth cousin's brother just got his 6th DUI, but i don't need to hear about it while in the check-out line at Food Lion.

i don't like uptight attitudes, life is too short to take it seriously.

i don't like humid weather. curly hair + hot damp air = troll doll.

i don't like disappointing people. it makes my tummy hurt.

i don't like UNC-lame mascot, awful shade of blue, my daddy went to State.

i don't like for my food to touch. if it wasn't frowned upon, i would still be eating on plates with separators.

i don't like paper cuts, how does something so small hurt so bad?

i don't like for my house to be dirty. unless it is in model home status, i have anxiety attacks. OCD, you betcha. it's all about acceptance people.

i don't like to yawn.

i don't like science fiction, dragons, wizards, aliens, etc. sorry harry potter fans.

i don't like repetitive noises.

i don't like soggy bread. toasted is my only option.

i don't like infomercials; however, JWB wishes an entire channel was dedicated to them.

i don't like mosquito bites.

i don't like talk radio or C-SPAN.

i don't like for a day to go by without getting a kiss 'good morning' from my soon-to-hubs.