Corsets Are Not My Friend

So I finished up the sewing of my corset this morning and I put decided to do a lining and well I put the boning in backwards into the lining. So instead of the boning curving outward it curves inward. It sucked from the beginning because the boning is rolled up so it curves and it makes it terrible to work with...but sometimes you just have to roll with it.
I am hoping to make a stop at the diabetic bakery today to get some yummy treats. My favorite is the napoleon which is huge and 163 calories and 4 carbs.I usually only eat half at a time so it works out to even less...but so yum! Even if it is a little expensive, sometimes you have to have a treat.
Tomorrow is wedding extravaganza day and I am excited because it get to spend some time with my mom. Who could ask for a better start to a weekend. First it's a south park day with Ruthie and then some mom time.

Procrastination

So at first I thought that I know my hair better than anyone so why not do my own hair. But now I don't want to deal with it myself. Why shouldn't I relax on the big day? So I made an appointment for a consultation with Sunny's Weddings at the Oak Grove Hair Salon for April 5th @ 1:00pm. I'm actually excited. I really hate calling people to set up appts because I always sound like such a dork.
I am also planning on going to the wedding cottage or I think that is what it is called to look for different invitations because my mom woke me up this morning to tell me that she really wasn't too keen on the ones that we bought..which can be returned thankfully. I agreed because they look green to me. They are supposed to be silvery, but they aren't. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and admit to yourself that something isn't right and you gotta fix it before its too late. So we are now on the hunt again.
I am also reading a new book about what they don't tell brides and what to expect! Its helping me with the transition because I am a fiercely independent person and my instincts are to fight for it! Accepting your own happiness is not easy if it conflicts with that.
My current sewing projects include a corset, a lingerie ensemble, and one more dress for my senior collection. I also have to do some work on my portfolio and I've been putting it off. BUT FIRST I HAVE TO CLEAN MY HOUSE! I can't start something new until the house is clean and I can find things. So that is what I am going to do now.

I will say that I am very excited about chris and rebecca's wedding in fall 2009!
Now I just want everyone to get married and I have to reign my excitement in because I want people who aren't even in relationships to get married just so I can talk with them about it! OH GOD WHAT HAVE I BECOME?

Starting Over

I am renewing my resolve to keep up with the blog posting. I think that writing helps to cleanse you of all the bad things that have happened and help to reaffirm the good things in life. So what are the good things? Well, my number one good thing is Ryan. I couldn't ask for anything better because there isn't. But not just Ryan, there are the people that came with him, some of the greatest people I've met. Fun and full of life and inspiring. I know that I am younger than he is but I look up to his friends! They inspire for what is to come.
I am also thankful for my friends. Towards the end of last year I added a new friend to my most trusted list. Ruthie is such an amazing person and I am so thankful that we have gotten to know eachother. She is responsible for nurturing my newfound love of South Park and I have her to thank for helping me to learn the computer patternmaking program. Senior Collection II next term is going to be a blast and its because she is there to keep me motivated.
I'm most thankful for the combination of family and friends that will be at our wedding and for the support that they have given me. Each day my excitement grows. We bought the invitations, the bridesmaid dresses, flowers and I can't wait to pick out my jewelry, shoes and other accessories for the big day.
One thing that I have been fighting lately is my new plan for eating healthy. Ever since I got sick, I have been a stranger to my workout. If you fall off you must get back on and that is what I must do. Plus I have to finish my finals that were postponed and I need good brainpower!
So here is what I think that everyone needs to keep them healthy over everything else......LAUGHTER
My cheeks may hurt and my sides may ache but there's nothing better than laughing your heart out. Okay enough for today I am going to stock up on more bridal magazines.
Here is how I have decided that I want my hair to look like and there will be a bun in the back.
The bun is up for interpretation though and I haven't decided how I want it. I would like my veil to hang from below the bun and then place a comb into the bun or something sparkly. Here is a bun that I like a lot!

Can't think?

It's been months since I have posted anything and there is a very good reason for that. I have been dedicating all my time to my schoolworkd. By dedication, I mean living, eating and breathing it. School has become synonymous with home. I hope that I look back on these times as good times. The holidays are coming and hopefully I will be able to update and post some more thoughts and goingons. Till then

Super Foods

I'm currently reading an article about super foods here are some of the important pieces:

1. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
High vitamin and fiber content
Antioxidants
Boosts your memory
Naturally low in calories, high in water

2. Citrus
Vitamin C
Lots of fiber

3. Veggies
Good for hair and skin
Lycopene in tomatos and watermelon for heart health

4. MY FAVORITE: whole grains
Protein, B vitamins, fiber and minerals
Contain same antioxidants as nuts and veggies
May prevent heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes


well those were my favorites and now a list of some of the foods with the highest carb counts and GI counts:

Sugar
Potatoes
Pasta
White flour
candy
chips
ketchup
White rice

Try to use these foods sparingly. They could be the reason why you are plateauing on a diet or just not making a dent at all in your love handles.

First Day Off

Today is my first day off.
Yesterday was my first day back at school and I must say that it wasn't a full success.
I made it there for my first class but neglected to take some pain meds when I needed them and let the pain get out of control.
I wrote to the teacher that teaches the class that I missed last night and tried to explain why I was gone.
It is so hard to try and explain the tonsil thing because people equate it to being a child and having the operation.
They are two very different things.
Today I have to deposit two checks and pick up some newspapers that decided to float themselves around the yard. Yay
Peace.
Steph

Premier!

Tonight is the Season premier of Grey's Anatomy.
Who wouldn't be excited about that.
I hear that McDreamy and Mer break up but that it turns out okay.
I couldn't help myself I had to get a little sneak peak.
We just got back from dinner and the supermarket.
I love fish from Burgerville.
Hopefully someday I will be eating all natural and good for my body.
That is one of my goals.
It used to be my goal that when I get a job after graduation I would be able to buy myself lots of clothes and shoes.
Now my goals have taken a 180 degree turn.
There comes a time in your life when you realize that what you are putting in your body is all wrong.
You can't eat like a kid forever.
Although some people still do.
I believe that America is going through a nutrition crisis.
People don't know that they need fiber, protein, complex carbs, vitamins, and all the other vital nutrients that we lack in our overprocessed foods.
We have very high rates of disease that I don't think we should have.
We have created our own worst enemies by polluting our earth and releasing things that effect us in a terrible way.
Thats enough
Peace
Steph