Plans and Dreams

My New "Rosie's"

Today was another great day. I worked at the Soup Kitchen and really got things clean, (the deep fryer and some oven racks) which made me feel like I had accomplished something. I only need to do 6 more hours and I will be done with the community service I owe, but I enjoy it so much that until I find a full time job, I will continue to go and help. I am so blessed to know that my family doesn't have to rely on a Soup Kitchen to eat! I wonder what they would do if that was all that was available to them and they didn't like it. I guess they wouldn't eat, huh?

My "Rosie" Coveralls arrived today. (see above) ADORABLE and I have plans to get a few more plus some overalls, work boots etc. . . all in due time.

Right now I have a wedding to plan and pay for. I am really excited b/c I FINALLY found my wedding band on Ebay - less than $100- for solid 14K gold! (plus I got an extra 10% off just for using paypal!) I was at the jeweler yesterday and they wanted $375 for something similar!! Sorry but that's my budget for my entire wedding reception at a very fancy restaurant! (yes, a VERY SMALL group of friends!)

I still can't believe I'm really getting married, we have been together almost 2 years and it's actually happening. I love Scott so much. We have been to hell and back together and it hasn't always been easy, but in the past 5 or so months, we have come together as a real couple, I almost fainted when he asked me to marry him - he has always been happy to just live together and I was content with that even though I knew I wanted to be married. There is a certain security I find in "belonging" to someone. (not like "property" but knowing that we belong together in a committed relationship).

I even prepared my wedding registry on Target.com - so funny - ALL camping stuff!! Ok, so I did go to Pottery Barn too, but it is almost not worth the space to even think about anything from there. I am so looking forward to my future with my family and the future we have planned.

So, tonight as I prepare to crawl into bed, I am satisfied in knowing where I am heading in the next 3 1/2 months specifically and for the next year in general.

I decided to make up a group of envelopes to do my budgeting with, ie: wedding ring, wedding cake, wedding reception, alterations to gown, all the way down to the sand ceremony items and my cake cutting set that I fell in love with! After that - I only have 2 things left to save for, the move we are planning, and our future home, (as in building supplies) ok, 3, my "PRINCESS" .

I want a modest little home, 2br, and a GREAT room that is kitchen, living room and dining area all in one, plus a big pantry and naturally, a bathroom, then a loft for an extra room (maybe not right away, but eventually). I even have the colors planned (Red or Burgandy,White and Blue/Denim).

So, now that it is getting to that time, I will sign off and head to bed, if I can't sleep again tonight, I may just take time to clean our room a bit. . .or if I am really lucky, I will dream of the future we are planning.

I am so blessed!!!!