A day lost, a house cleaned....
I didn't go to work yesterday. That's not to say I didn't work, because I probably worked harder than I would have in the office. I cleaned. And purged. And may I just say, my house looks quite nice.
The unfortunate thing was I suffering from some significant gastro distress. More than "I ate something I shouldn't have" and will suffer as a result. No, this was please God don't make me be near any other human beings because I am a toxic waste dump. Holy crap. Literally. I couldn't stand the smell of myself, which is certainly no small feat. I spent way too much time in the bathroom or spraying febreeze on my couch in horror. I have absolutely no idea what was going on. All I know is, I hope to GOD it's over.
So it's the big day BEFORE the girl's 1st Holy Communion. The dress is hung and pressed, the veil is ready to go. I think I've got her hair down, at least what I plan on doing. We'll be up early just in case I screw it up. I know I'm going to cry. She told me I'm not allowed to cry, since I'm singing - but I told her I would just wait to cry until in between songs :)
The ex in laws are coming. And to my house for coffee afterwards. Joyous.
News on the brother front - according to him this morning, he and the fiancee have broken up. Again. Anyone interested in taking bets on whether or not this wedding is going to take place? I feel terrible - but again, as I've said before, better now than later. I just wish they would make their minds up already.
And remember that honeymoon event I went to? We won the $250 gift card. Woot.
Today is another Communion party, then some errands, then not much else. Maybe a movie rental for later - Tex works at the big HD today. Boo.
I know I still have questions to answer - and will start again as the week starts. Well, after I post some pics of my angel from tomorrow.
Hope you have a great Saturday.
Oh - and in case you feel like giving me an opinion...what do you think about this dress?
Wow! I think that dress is gorgeous, and perfect for someone who's little "up top."
I've had one of those toxic waste dump days, too, but I've never noticed the smell coming from me - just my bathroom! I always feel wrung out and miserable, too.
And winning the gift certificate? A very good omen. If you believe in those.
Posted by:Bronwen | May 03, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I love the simplicity of the dress. You would look stunning in this, especially with your new hairstyle.
You have good taste in more than men apparently ;)
Posted by:Ann | May 03, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Thumbs up on the dress. Elegant, not overly simple, and a few sparklies. Good choice.
Jules
Posted by:sparkly_jules | May 03, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I love the dress!
Posted by:Amber | May 03, 2008 at 07:50 PM
PS:
I gotta ask, and I know it's none of my business, but how many vacation days do you get a year?? It just seems like, well, you get a lot of days off. I'm jealous. OK. There. I said it.
Jules
Posted by:sparkly_jules | May 03, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Well glad to see thumbs up on the dress. And Jules? You made me laugh. In terms of time off, technically? 4 weeks vaca, 6 sick days, 3 personal days. But reality? No one really messes much with me :) As Tex would say, it's good to be the man LOL.
Posted by:Sharon | May 03, 2008 at 09:21 PM
It is good to be the man. :-) Hope I can be him someday.
Thanks for answering my nosey question. ;-)
Jules
Posted by:sparkly_jules | May 04, 2008 at 01:09 AM
Beautiful dress! I love the simple elegance of it. I think it would be a great choice, have you tried it on yet?
Posted by:Allyson | May 04, 2008 at 07:30 AM