Remember that scene?

Alright lovers…I think by now you have realized what a hopeless romantic and emotional person I am.  I recently posted how I blame Cinderella and Barbie for this, but I some times think I was born with it. Yeeeeeeeeees, I was that little girl with the pillow case over my head and ,yeeeeeeeeees, I was that little girl who had my Barbies in wedding dresses rather than pink cocktail dresses.  So does it surprise you this isn’t the most grandest time of my life…yes me too! I guess I just imagined everything to magically fall into place at this point in our life and while it is slowly…I wish I had a glimpse into the future to know for certain what the next few years look like for my love and I.  I’m sure we all have felt like this and while it’s exciting and on edge of faith and hope…it’s a bit scary too. 

Back to the scenes…there are few romantic scenes that “get” me every time that I hope to feel like on our wedding day. For instance remember, the scene in Edward Scissorhands with the snow?

Or when Nicolas Cage sings to his wife in the Family Man?

What moments do you find truly romantic? And do you think romance like in the movies exist? I do.  I don’t see it when my scissorhanded boyfriend creates a sky full of snow, but I see it when he and I are giggling like kids on the couch with Daisy May..or when he walks two extra blocks for a treat from The Dessert Food Truck (ummmm…it’s amazing)..or when he meets me at the UPS center after working 10 hours on his feet just to ride home with me on the bus.  These are moments that would fill up our love story and be those romantic scenes that would make everyone cry.  So with that...I wish a very Happy Birthday to the woman who gave birth and raised the man I love and wish you all a very happy romantic weekend!!

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So blessed

I have a friend that told me once…that I am too blessed too be stressed and I feel like those words are written on my heart!

Last night, I went to bed wondering how I let my blessings go unappreciated.  I have begged for my soul mate for nearly all of my life.  My wedding has been a dream of mine ever since I was five.  Now that I have nearly everything I have ever wanted why am I letting the small things bother me so much? With a new look on life, I went to bed…

This morning while getting ready for work I listen to a story of a couple very much like James and I.  They had been best friends…had a dream wedding…waited a year and then had a beautiful baby girl.  Who could have asked for me from life?  Well, two months after their baby girl was born, her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer.  Two months later she was diagnosed with untreatable breast cancer.  While if anyone has a right to be pissed at life they do, they weren’t; they were embracing everyday with their child and family.  I was completely inspired of them and their storu.  She too had decided to blog mostly to be able to share her journey with her family and later because let’s face it…blogging is therapy.


Read about their story here 

On my way to work, I thanked God for today and counted my many blessings.  During my lunch break, I started making my blogging rounds checking out my favorite wedding blogs.  One of my ultimate favorites is “The Broke-Ass Bride.”  She has D.I.Y. storied and much needed advise and words of wisdom.  I was sad to read that her health too was not the best, and she was suffering with An Autoimmune disease.  While I am sure blogging has it’s many perks…health insurance isn’t one of them.  So, her friends and family have put together a fundraiser for her. 

Read more about Dana the original "Broke-Ass Bride"

Even if you don’t have a dollar to give to either one of these beautiful souls, please feel compelled to read their stories for they will inspire you to embrace your life and be thankful for today.  Even if you share their story maybe on your Facebook or with friends and family, maybe someone in your network can help one of these ladies.

Much love…and yes, I am too blessed to be stressed…at least tonight!