How are you ever going to find the time?
January 29th, 2010 | by TJ |Internet, I don’t even know what to say. I feel like we should say good bye, or farewell for now, or whatever that foreign thing people say because they think it’s romantic or whatever, and it means good bye until another time when we’ll see each other again, so saying it in a different language really makes this whole thing more dramatic than it needs to be.
Anyway, I’m kind of blown away by how busy you guys are going to be for the next month or so. I mean, on top of your jobs and your families and your own blogs, I’m really awed by how much you’re adding to your plate in the coming weeks.
Seriously, Internet, I salute you.
Our engagement pictures are tomorrow, so I imagine you’re eager to get started in helping me choose the one that makes our horrifical photo-smiles look the least terrifying, and then, of course, you’ll want to use your picture choosing momentum to swing right into initial Save the Date design concepts.
But then, I’m getting a little ahead of myself on your schedule! After all, I’m flying to Pennsylvania on Sunday, and shortly after that, real, viable wedding dress choices are going to come pouring in. I can only imagine the hours you’ll spend debating the choices amongst yourselves. I’m tired just thinking about it!
I’m willing to go along with your backbreaking pace, though, Internet. I mean, I’ll do my best, at least. You guys are right – is reasonable that while I’m out in Pennsylvania with my mom and sister and other attendant interested parties, that I find a cake maker and florist as well. If left to my own devices, I might throw my hands in the air and allow myself to be buried in the details! I don’t know what I’d do without your selfless service, Internet.
I’m really just floored by your go-go-go attitude and energy, Internet. Are you guys carbo loading or something? Because once I get back from PA, it’s time to get ready to move! As you’re already aware – I can tell by the way you’re already pre-researching on Ikea.com! – we only own two bedrooms worth of furniture and nothing else! A whole house to decorate, after the whole dress, cake, flowers and more? Damn, y’all! You’re out of control!
Do I even need to keep going, Internet? The engagement pictures, save the dates, the dress, all the dress accessories, the flowers, the cake, moving, decorating a whole house, helping us choose a second dog, oh man, tuxedos! Music! The amount of work to be done over the next nine months, starting tomorrow with the first Official Wedding Thing, it’s making my head spin!
But here you are, Internet, totally ready and raring to go. Internet, if I had half your energy, I can’t even list all the things I would have accomplished in my life by now! Jello that’s ready in 15 minutes, for one! I totally understand if you don’t have time to reply to my chatty emails and frivolous tweets for the rest of the year! Gosh! I’m going to get you a gift certificate for a massage at the end of all of this!
Internet, starting tomorrow, the next nine months are going to be kind of nutty, what with all the work you have to do and creative things you have to design and unique ideas you need to create and advice you need to give and decisions that must be democratically voted upon. It just boggles my mind that I sit here, shoving granola into my face by the handful, while you busy little bees not only run your own lives, but jump in full force to mine as well.
Give yourself a pre-emptive hand, Internet. You are totally going to deserve it.
By Awlbiste on Jan 29, 2010
My first wedding decision is to tell you that Brinkly will be wearing a dog tuxedo and walking down the aisle. He deserves it.
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TJ Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
We’re totally bummed that Brinkley isn’t going to be able to come to the wedding. He gets motion sickness, you know. The plane ride would be unpleasant for him.
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By Craig on Jan 29, 2010
Umm, wait, what?
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TJ Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
It’s a joke? Like the other posts? All the other ones I’ve ever written?
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Craig Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I know, I was playing along. As in, I AM NOT PREPARED!
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By Swistle on Jan 29, 2010
Bring. it. on.
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By JdJdJd on Jan 29, 2010
Does this mean I get to take all the credit when things go fantastically right? And blame you if anything goes wrong becaue I’m not actually there and you are?
Oh..and remember. It’s impossible to choose a dress based on a catalog picture. Try them on and post the pics. Then we can all vote. That way we can really decide for you and take all the credit and be totally in your life. Cause you want that.
I’ll think up some totally unasked for advise on a subject that really has nothing to do with me shortly. Cause I know you’re anxiously waiting for that too.
Cheers!
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By Caroline on Jan 29, 2010
Well, I haven’t created 15 minute Jello yet, but if you use half boiling water/half ice cubes and put it in the freezer, it takes less than an hour.
I’m sure admanhal wouldn’t mind making you some more design stuff for the save the date cards since he’s been doing it for all of our friends lately. I think it makes him feel better about us getting ready for a courthouse wedding.
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By MiddleagedandCrazy on Jan 29, 2010
Well TJ make sure you check your flight darling cause we have this little storm that is blowing across us right now and it’s headed right on over to the East coast over night and into the weeknd so be carefull.
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By Sabrina on Jan 29, 2010
I’m excited! And I have really good taste. You’re welcome in advance.
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By Steve Hall on Jan 29, 2010
I think Jd^3 nailed it. Been getting more unsolicited, unwanted, and unheeded advice lately, Teej?
Do what I did: Go on vacation where the Internet is just one tube. ;)
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By Shin Ae on Jan 29, 2010
Yes! I can hardly wait! Send cake samples here.
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By Vronak on Jan 30, 2010
Will there be a wedding podcast?
The ultimate TJTV!
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By Heidi on Jan 30, 2010
I would be more than happy to try any and all cakes. Mmm… cake.
As for everything else? I’m not good at planning parties, but I’m good at decorating for said parties. And I’m good at choosing dresses (get the least expensive one, yet make sure you love it) and decorated cakes.
And try not to stress out too much.
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By Delicia on Jan 30, 2010
I know it’s overwhelming with everything I still have to do, but I’ve found if I break things into little chunks (like a big chocolate bar.. Mmm) it’s easier to get a grip on.
I’ll do my best to get all that done and not spontaneously combust, or attack Uncle Louie with a table centerpiece when he makes some off-color comment about the lack of open bar during the wedding.
Wish the wedding was in Ohio I know a gal there that does amazing cakes for great prices. :(
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By Bernie on Jan 30, 2010
All that stuff is sooo easy when all you(I) have to do is tell you what you want and how to do it. Now if I had all that stuff to do I would sell the shower gifts and spend a week in Hawaii.
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By Omaha Mama on Jan 31, 2010
Found you because of Swistle (on Twitter), subscribing here because you are hilarious! :0) Looking forward to reading about your upcoming wedding planning. Thinking back on that period in my life this morning has been a fun pass down memory lane. Also – I loved your synopsis of Cosmo. Have thoroughly enjoyed reading this morning.
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By rockle on Feb 1, 2010
As a veteran married person, I recommend taste-testing all the cake you possibly can. Two or three times, even, if necessary. This is not a decision that you want to make lightly, especially if you are planning to freeze the top layer and eat it on your 1st anniversary.
If you can’t make the time, I will be more than happy to assist with the cake tasting. Cause I love cake like … um, a fat kid loves cake.
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By lak on Feb 1, 2010
“Internet, starting tomorrow, the next nine months are going to be kind of nutty, what with all the work you have to do …”
Wait, 9 months? What takes 9 months to happen, hmmm?
Am I reading too much into this? The whole subtle mentioning of the ex-wife has me reading your posts with a whole new outlook!
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By motobu on Feb 2, 2010
What kind of dog are you planning on getting?
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