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11月11日 Introducing Max MuensterbeeIt's been....two years and a new start to a new blog since I left Spaces, but this is where my life is, so I'm back. I hope you accept me and revel with me in the happiness of continuing where I left off, kind of. My life is SOOOO different now. Two years will do that, I suppose! Let's start with the newest/biggest/best change to my life! Introducing, Mr. Max Muensterbee born September 1, 2009 at 5:16 a.m., weighing in at 8.1 lbs., 20.75 inches long:      We are incredibly happy to have this little boy. I truly wish I would have blogged my pregnancy but that year of my life has gone by unwritten. 'Tis the life of someone who hated her pregnancy! In the mean time, Max is two months old now, weighing in at a whopping 13.8 lbs. and 24.5 inches long. He is a beaaaaautifullll little man who looks JUST like his daddy and is so funny and gurgly!! He has already changed SO much and hope to capture his ever changing moments here!      Come on...who could not love that face?!!? I plan to go back to his birth and start there, but for now, I just wanted to introduce the THEN and NOW. I'm back and I hope some of you are happy to see me!! 7月18日 MooooooooooovingChanges are a coming... I'm mooooooooooooving my space in the WORLD WIDE WEB over to Blogger. I found out that I can WARP my page into a full fledged Colts haven and change my header EVERY day if I want and make it all my own. I can picture it now (different pics of Peyton's laser rocket arm) every week! I cannot wait! I will most likely repost some old blogs, and I do plan on keeping this one up and running but I will be making all new updates at: http://themuensterbees.blogspot.com/ I hope you all make the trip over there, update your links to my page and definitely enjoy the change. I think it's going to be SO WORTH IT and a lot of FUN!! Isn't that what it is ALL about? Nothing else will change, just the website address. Over the next few days, I will be making tons of updates including links and all kinds of other fun stuff. Spacies, come see me there! http://themuensterbees.blogspot.com/ LOVE! Your MotherLife has a funny way of showing you when things are important. I have learned this the hard way. I lost my grandpa 11 years ago on July 7th and my Grandma Judy (my fave) a little while ago. I think she still haunts me through my (her) kittie cat Agatha who lives with me now. Sometimes Aggie will kiss my face and all I can think is ....hi, Grandma. I think it's interesting when you discover how much you have in common with someone you have known your whole life. There are times I look into those I see or talk to every day and see bits of myself popping up into their mannerisms (or are those mine?) and thoughts (or are those mine?). I was watching the TODAY SHOW the other morning before heading off to work and they were doing a story on Mothers. Just mothers and kids and how many kids in our (meaning my) generation use our mothers as CONSTANT sounding boards. They said that tons of people my age don't make decisions on their own without consulting their moms and that communication is the most different thing between our grandmothers and our moms and us and our moms (follow all that?). Anyway, I have never been extremely close to my mother. If you can believe it, she is VERY shy, introverted and NEVER says what she is thinking. She bottles everything up and is nice to even those who don't deserve it. WHO IS THIS WOMAN? She is also not had as much dating experience and her life experiences were completely different than mine up to this point. I have no idea how this woman even gave birth to me most days. She is just nothing like me. She is amazing though. She is quietly strong and compassionate to a fault. She is sweet and kind and would do anything for her family. And, yet, I lose myself in her there as well. WHO AM I AGAIN? (I'm exactly like my dad, but I am not talking about HIM today!). My mother is the kind of person who learns from me. She doesn't feel the need to teach lessons or tell me what to do. She doesn't call me because she "doesn't want to bother me." I know it sounds absurd, but she has always just let me live my own life, make my own mistakes and clean up my own messes. This has driven me NUTS for years. In college, my mother only called me FOUR times (four times in four years) and each time was a SEVERE emergency (dad's heart attack, grandma's in the hospital, your sister got arrested, and dad's having emergency open heart). HELLO!! So, now I am jaded. Every time my mom calls now (about once a week), my heart skips a little beat. I am worried it is BAD news. She totally did that shit to me! It's not her fault. Her mother (my wonderful gorgeous grammy) wasn't really that great of a mom to her either. She was always drinking and gone and dating and doing her own thing, leaving my mom and her brothers to fend for themselves. She established independence early and her biggest concern was that there was toilet paper in their house. She would save her LUNCH money to buy TP because my grandma always forgot and there was never any in the house when my mom got home from school. The only thing my mom ingrained in me growing up is to NEVER go without toilet paper. Don't all our moms have that issue? Isn't it funny now, but doesn't it STICK with you? I always have a ton of TP in the house and Erich is always wondering why. I just honestly never want my mom to catch me with only one roll or something! My mom and I have gotten closer over the last couple of years. We do talk more but we don't really give each other advice. She knows I think she is too passive, but she says she can't change now. And, up until recently I never called and asked her "what would you do?" and she never offered. She is a good listener but I don't really ramble to her (isn't that weird??). She is special to me, though and I love her more than anything. I sometimes wish that we had one of those uber close, tight knit, tell each other everything, relationships, but at the same time, I think what we have is beautiful and respectful and graceful in its own way. We just live and let live. We are happy to chat and we don't fight. We are more like friends now than anything else and I don't worry about what she thinks about me or my decisions at all ever. There are pros and cons. I just know taht I don't fit the new "trend" that the TODAY SHOW was talking about. It's just not ME. I don't use my mother as a sounding board or as a psychologist. I don't worry about her advice on marriage, clothes or jobs. I don't tell her everything. I tell her next to nothing actually because honestly, I just don't think she would care too much. But it doesn't offend me. It's just the way it is. My quiet strong mom is the one I would choose if I could have hand picked her. HANDS DOWN. She is amazing and wonderful and sweet but far from the helicopter moms of today. I don't think there is anything wrong with my relationship. It is just different. And,there are days I do see it. I see SO much of ME in HER. I will be driving down the road and call the guy who cuts me off a dick through clenched teeth and know THAT is my mom. I also READ EVERY SIGN I SEE OUT LOUD. That is SO my mom. Especially when we are driving through places we have never been (road signs, store fronts, etc.). It was Erich who noticed I did this and I was like "whoa...that's my mom." I clean my house before someone comes over like a madwoman. I tell Erich to "bite me." I fold my towels a certain way. I keep mad stock of TP in both bathrooms. I love cats. I dance just like her. I laugh like her when we are both drunk. We are both oddly sarcastic and we are both completely taken advantage of by our friends. We were my grandma's favorites. We both can read a whole book in one day. We both think my dad is ridiculous and yet I married a man just like him. We both drive at 10/2. Almost every day I see something of myself in my mom.....and it is the best surprise of my day. How about YOUR MOM? Do you fit the trend and mold of today's generation? Do you run every decision by her? Tell her EVERYTHING from what you ate to if you had sex? Is she your psychologist? Or is your mom just someone who gave birth to you who you love and adore but have nothing in common with like me? Or....is your mom the kind of woman you will NEVER want to be? 7月15日 Worlds CollidingTo my Spacies and the Knotties/Nesties who lurk here, I just thought I would ANNOUNCE that my internet worlds are colliding and while I'm excited to share my life with those who know me in RL and continue to share with my Spacies, it might be an odd transition for me! You all might have noticed I have added some Snarks to my newlywed section and their blogs are up and running, so DEFINITELY check them out!! LIFE LOVE AND THE PURSUIT OF THE NEXT VACATION Ashley is knowledgeable in the world of travel. She has been traveling since she was little all over the US and parts of Europe. Now, she is planning a fantastic cruise wedding (which I'm ATTENDING! WOOOO HOOOO!) in November and honeymooning in Mexico in December. She just finished her undergrad degree in something airliney and is heading back to school to get a Masters in Business. SHE IS BUSY!! BUSY!! BUSY!! Check out her blog for ideas to travel on the cheap, random places to visit that you might have thought of, and keep up with her exciting adventures!! SHOW ME TO THE BEACH Rachel just moved to San Diego!! From St. Louis!! She went from this Midwest crazy up and down heat to perfect, sunny, breezy SD! And, she is chronicling all the fun and misadventures that entails. She is one of the smartest women I know. She is currently studying for the California bar (her THIRD bar exam), starting a NEW job, beginning a NEW life with her NEW husband and their fantastic dog, Mason, who LOVES the beach and trying to get used to California lifestyle, cool ocean breeze and 40x the rent. If you want to know what CHANGE is all about or just read about her quirky interesting crazy life, check her out. And, say hi! As my worlds collide, I want to request that my lurkers come out of the shadows, and leave me some love! GOT RUCKUS? And, if YOU have a blog that I don't know about and would like to be included in any of my SPECIAL sections, LET ME KNOW! I am happy to link my readers together, so we can happily live in harmony! As for this page, keep in mind it will have a few changes COMING SOON, because ....you KNOW what's coming up!! In approximately 3 weeks, the first PRESEASON Colts game will be kicking OFF!! This is SO exciting for us, as Erich and I live for the Indianapolis Colts (and die if the need arises). This year's opener is the SEASON OPENING FOR THE ENTIRE NFL (as we WERE the SB Champions - have I mentioned that here??) and it is at HOME. Of course, Erich and I are attempting at getting cheap (or free) tickets for the exciting THURSDAY NIGHT BALLER FEST! THE COLTS start their official season SEPTEMBER 7, 2007!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLUE!! 7月14日 No MotivationAfter Blog Walking this a.m. I really wanted to write something funny and clever and tell you what has been going on, but I cannot seem to FIND THE MOTIVATION!! Isn't that just awful?? But, I'm going to try and muster something out to update everyone so that you might still come back to vist me. The Bronch I have been suffering from bronchitis for the last two weeks. After going five days with nothing but OTC crap that doesn't work, I went to the doc, got the diagnosis and took a Z-pack. Although I feel mucho better, there is still a snot bubble the size of Texas in the back of my throat. I usually spend my evenings attempting to "unclog" this bubble by "snotting" (i.e. pulling with my nose and throat as hard as I can to relieve the snot bubble of its home between my stomach and mouth). It sucks. For whatever reason, it will not break free most nights and I go to bed, sleep with my mouth wide open and breathe heavily, making a gurgling sound like a half dead fish floating near the surface of the water. It is REALLY attractive and works wonders to keep Erich from wanting to have sex with me. Vegas Erich and I are leaving for Vegas is just under TWO weeks. Apparently the Month of Marcie is only lasting those four days because this is the only thing we really have planned. I guess the older I get, the less important my birthday is. BOO to that. I'm a brat. I know this, man. I am totally pumped about Vegas though. It should be an awesome time. Any recs for shows we should see (that aren't $150 a person?). Resume Bee I have to say it's not going bad. I am actually pretty busy with this, which is probably where my blog time is absorbed. I have done several and really enjoy it. It makes people happy and that makes me happy and having the extra money is nice. The AC So our AC went out this week. That's right. CAPOOT! Indiana weather is accommodating us (amazingly) the best it can and cooled down to the mid-70s this week, but it doesn't mean that we aren't still cooking. It is NOT fixable. It is the original unit to our house and it needs to be replaced. Before Erich became a brilliant engineer, he worked with his uncles as an HVAC certified tech for THREE years, so he KNEW it was bad news. We got three quotes for a replacement unit, ALL of them being around or over $3,000!!! That is fucking ridiculous rip off. I dont' have to tell you that I questioned WHY Erich was still not doing HVAC. Seriously. If he could make $200/hr. servicing a fucking thing, WHY is he not doing that? What a ridiculous ripoff. Anyway, it ends up his uncle has a BRAND NEW unit we can buy from him at cost (thank goodness) and the guy is going to JUST charge us for labor ($400) so we are getting an all new unit and an impressive upgrade for under $1,000. Thank goodness, because this AC thing is driving us apart and fast. Yet, another reason sex is out of the question. We feel no need to sweat to death for a few minutes of fun. buwhahahaha! Can you tell that Erich doesn't read my blog anymore? This Weekend My cousin and her two BFFs are here. Melissa, Alex and Sarah. They are 18, 16, and 18. They are rowdy and fun. We spent the evening last night playing games and watching movies. Today we are going shopping and heading to a cook out. Tomorrow, I am driving them home. They LOVE hanging out with me in Indy. I guess because their hometown (and my hometown) has NOTHING in it. We are having a good time. I'm sure there will be pics. They seriously take pictures of EVERYTHING. It is hilarious! Being Married It has been five months. YOU KNOW. :) I'm glad we are surviving although some days, I wonder. JUST KIDDING!! Some days it is tough but each day, I love Erich more. I *think* he feels the same way. My Writing Ever since I committed to starting a story here, I have had Writer's Block. 'Nuf said. You'll know when I post something, as I'm sure I'll be soooo excited. OK, I think I have covered it all (even my sex life), so hopefully this blog finds you all well and happy and healthy. I miss my Spacies and will try to commit to being around more, blogging more and keeping in touch better. I hate being the sucky blog buddy. 7月9日 Re-release:The Resume Bee is STILL in business and is progressing slowly but surely. In an attempt to receive more hits, I have established my very own website! Please keep in mind it is UNDER CONSTRUCTION and constant updates and changes are being made, so check back often!
Please check out my new, revamped, overhauled website at:
And, send your friends there!! You NEVER KNOW who might be searching for the next best thing!
I really appreciate any help in getting my name out there, so pass it along to your friends and family!
And, if you have used my services, I am always adding additional (much needed) testimonials to my site!
THANKS and let me know what you think! 7月6日 IllThe Month of Marcie is off to a rough start.
Since last week, I have come down with a summer flu bug of some sort and upper respitory infection that is causing a lot of ruckus (but not good ruckus) in my life. Hence, no stories or blogs.
I have barely worked, let alone had time to write...
Just wanted to say hi though and I'll be back as soon as I hit up the doc office today! 7月2日 Reminder:Just in case you all don't know, JULY is the MONTH OF MARCIE.
My birthday is right around the corner and this year, it is GOLDEN!!
I will be 27 on 7-27-2007
Mark your calendars!
buwahahahaa! 6月26日 Question:Okay, ya'll!! To my Spacies, a question for you....
We all know I want to be a writer, right? Well, if you didn't, you do now. I'm interested in writing mostly contemporary romantic/dramatic fiction, similar to the likes of Helen Fielding and Bridget Jones Diary. I really want to take some time and make more time for my writing but for some reason, I can barely find time to BLOG!!
So...the question is, would you all be interested in me starting my book here?
Would you be willing to give me honest feedback either here or via email about my characters, likability, storyline, etc.?
The Snarks agreed awhile ago (but since they lurk here, it would be a double whammy for me).
The reason I ask is because I really want some honest feedback and a place to start something that I might be able to finish. My goal is a chapter a week or something like that. I have started many a story but have never let anyone read anything. I really need another set (or sets) of eyes and real people to read my stuff before I submit it.
I would love some suggestions on where to start. I would really like to incorporate some "facts" into my "fiction."
So, how would you all feel about reading a book here? I guess that is my question...
I will also blog about my life, as I have been, but I think it will give me the freedom to do both, get something together, based on YOUR feedback and then submit to an agent. Sounds scary (my biggest fear is total rejection!) but I really want to get this going this summer and this way...I sort of have DEADLINES with editors who can help keep me in line!
Let me know how you all would feel about this! HONESTLY! 6月15日 My Cake is FAMOUS!!Just when you thought that there could be NO MORE ABOUT MY WEDDING....
The Special PEOPLE EXTRA REAL LIFE WEDDINGS edition pops onto news stands everywhere ....
And....MY CAKE IS INDIANA'S CAKE!!
Amy Hans of www.sliceofheavencakery.com did my gorgeous cake that complimented our night perfectly!
Check it out in the mag or at this link:
 Clearly...as usual...I am excited!! 6月14日 Barry Rocks!Barry of BPL Images rocks the house. He took over 4,000 photos and although I only paid for around 200, I ended up with OVER 300!! That is fantastic.
Above is a preview of his gorgeous work!!
If you would like to check out the ENTIRE album, simply go to this link www.pictage.com/229080, sign up and go to "View All Images" to see all of them.
They are so good and he is so talented and I would recommend him to anyone with some patience, as he normally takes 4-6 months to get someone's photos back. Thankfully, mine were in just under a month. I was DYING to see them and they were worth the wait!
Barry and his second shooter, Gina, allowed Erich and me to relive our day. It was like Christmas when these arrived in my inbox and I am just so blessed to have these memories forever.
Here are a few of my faves:
 Magazine Worthy Reflecting on our love Erich is lookin' hot here Barry's signature pose (love the white) Frame for his desk Old fashioned and romantic Male Model or hot husband? BOTH! My dress danced on its own! Ice Ice BabyENJOY!!
6月12日 Just When You Thought......the wedding ruckus was over, there is more to look forward to.
You might all remember that I had an AHR (at home reception) following our jaunt across Jamaica. Well, I hired a profressional local photog, who did our engagements and also did our reception pics. I have some fun pictures from Josh (Jamaica photog) but out of respect for Barry, he did no photoshopping or 'professional' editing to them.
Barry of BPL Images is amazing. He is also VERY slow. It is part of the deal. When we signed up to be his client, he said it could take 4-6 months for us to receive our proofs. I have been getting (shock) impatient, but I thought it would be OK to email him and ask for some "teasers." His assistant contacted me this week and said that he had some ready and was pretty sure they would be good to go by the end of the week. This is awesome info!!
I really am looking forward to you all REALLY seeing our reception venue and the artistic style that Barry carries through every photo. There are a lot more of me and Erich, which we didn't get a ton of in Jamaica due to the heat. So, I am totally pumped for these 'fun' photos.
Barry emailed me tonight to let me know that I will have my proofs via email by TOMORROW NIGHT!! YAY!! And, I'm now getting a BOUND PROOF BOOK instead of loose photos in a box (which we originally agreed on and paid for). I am totally pumped about the upgrade. AND, instead of 150-200 pics, I am getting MORE than that!! More than 200 of our reception!! I have NO idea what he took pics of but I am sooo uber excited!! YAY!!
So...COMING SOON - MORE PICS OF THE WEDDING!!
I know you all are rolling your eyes at me, but COME ON...there is so much you haven't seen yet!! And, my hair was done differently! Ha ha!! I am excited. Can you tell?!?!? 6月7日 Snarkalicious WeddingsDear Spacies, as you all know, I have six wonderful friends that I have made via MSP and The Knot. It has been an amazing getting to know them and share our experiences, lives, weddings, fights, etc. and each of them are special to me in their own way. I have made these connections that I pray last a lifetime. I hope to look back on this life and say, "I couldn't have been ANY luckier" and so far, so good!!
I wanted to honor my Snarks who have gotten married this year. We are slowly dwindling from happily engaged to THRILLED and MARRIED!! It is so exciting and over the last year, I have followed them (as they have followed me) through the process of tying the knot in beautiful locations that take your breath away.
We are all so different and our tastes so amazing. We each snagged ideas from previous brides and each other and "voted" on nearly every decision. And, let me just say, even though none of us had PERFECT weddings, somehow it didn't really matter, because when you are somewhere beautiful with the man you love, you just ....be and are so happy.
I am so blessed and honored to share four of their stories in this blog and show off some of their FABULOUS photos...seriously, you thought MY wedding was gorgeous, but honestly, their pics are just so fucking amazing, it is HARD to believe that people ever decide to have a traditional wedding these days.
If you ask us, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO!! The pictures really....PROVE our point!
 With five (including me) down and two to go, there will be more to come!! But, in the mean time, check out these amazing ladies and their fabulous BIG DAYS!!
Amanda and Humberto
Honestly, there is so much to say about these two. Amanda has a presense like no other. She is a perfectionist and details were everything, which ROCKED OUT. She really showed off her fabulous dress and worked it with her sexy husband. She is NEARLY my date twin. She was married on February 11, 2007 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and we worked together via Gmail to survive the days leading up to our departure to paradise.
Amanda is an engineer and H is in sales and even though she disagrees about what to name their unborn children, they really balance each other out and make things work. They are building a fabulous life in a BRIGHTLY colored home.
Amanda and Humberto reside in Houston and had an "all white" wedding. Her pictures are so breathtaking and I have to say really SHOW the love. She and H really look like they are having an amazing time and I felt like I was there, when CLEARLY I was on my honeymoon (ha...I crack myself up!)
Trista Lerit took her pictures. Check out her blog if you are bored...that girl has got SKILLZ!
Wow....sooooooooooo inlove
What else can I say but....DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!
Brandi and Cliff
Brandi and Cliff got married May 12th in BEEEEEEEEATIFUL Bahamas! Brandi was the first DW bride I met off The Knot. You may remember my little trip to New Orleans that we spontaneously took in January. Well...Brandi was there and we partied together before the big LSU whippin'! We were also blessed to meet Cliff that night, who by the way, has the thickest Louisianian accent you have EVER heard.
Erich talked to Cliff for almost two hours and could not for the life of him understand much of their conversation, but of course, they still hit it off. Brandi and Cliff are one of those couples who are laid back and go with the flow. Their big day was relaxing and even though Brandi's hair fell before it all kicked off, she looked so natural and phenomenally cool, it was hard to believe it wasn't "the way it was supposed to be." Her colors were BOLD yellow and it really was BRIGHT and FUN and TROPICAL. So fab!!
Brandi and Cliff reside in Baton Rouge, LA in a fabulous family home.
Her photographer is fabulously talented Mandy Marie (I snagged these from her blog):
  Look how bold and BRIGHT!! And, oh so........hot!
And, look at this cutie, Payton (who was their RINGBEARER) - how adorable is this little family!
 And the gorgeous bride - breathtaking isn't she:
 Chrissy and Jess
Oh, what do you say about this fabulous couple?? I haven't met Jess but I can't wait to, because just from what C says, he cracks my shit UP! Chrissy was one of the first people I bonded with in MSP. We hit it off snarking away on the busride to the hotel. She was carrying a fabulous Coach bag, but ...it was Mickey Mouse. WHO KNEW?!?! I fell in love with her immediately. She is boisterous and loud and fun and all the things I love in a woman!
Jess is hilariously keeping her on her toes and this couple really works each others' nerves, but who doesn't?? I just know they are SO inlove and the pictures really tell a story! I am so happy for them and wish I could have been there. It was one of those weddings you just KNOW had more stories to tell than are BEING TOLD!!
They tied the knot in the sand in Punta Canta, Dominican Republic (fancy schmancy, huh?) on June 1st. I have no doubt it was the MOST AMAZING day of their lives!
Jess and Chrissy live in Miami in a fabulous condo (can't wait to make out in your loft, girlie!)
Her photog was ALSO Trista Lerit, but she doesn't have any photos up yet! Get to work, lady!! It's OK though because her guests took over 1600!! And, her 2nd shooter, Carmen happily put up some fabulous shots! Thank God, because we are getting impatient!
  Sooooooooooooooo sweet and just soooooooooo amazing...brings tears to my eyes! Look at that VIEW!
  Chrissy and her sister and family...soooo gorgeous!! Loving the pink!
Rachel and Jack
Where do I begin with this wedding?? Rachel and I bonded heavily at her bachelorette party in April and have plans in the future to hook up (the very NEAR future - woo hoo!). Rachel and Jack emmulate THE SEXY COUPLE. I have no doubt they are full of passion and exhuberantly in love. They have been planning their Rockhouse Negril shindig for over a year now and are a SERIOUSLY fun couple. They remind me MOST of Erich and me, with their weekend drunkenness and always on the go ways.
I am sad that they are leaving the midwest for the West Coast, but I know that we will stay close. Jack got an amazing job and Rachel WILL pass the CA bar!! Good luck, you two. They managed to plan their wedding AND plan their big move at the SAME time!! These two are multi-tasking fools! On June 2nd, Rockhouse was blessed with a thunderstorm FIVE minutes before the event, ruining their outdoor reception but once the storm passed, they moved right through the wedding, where they said their own vows. And, although the bride would have preferred the sun shining down, she was in her OWN moment when Jack leaned over and asked, "How's my hair?" RIGHT before they pledged their love. PRICELESS. And, so definitive of Jack, who keeps Rach calm, cool and collected.
I know I shouldn't have chosen so many pics, but it was so hard, because I had to show them off! Mandy Marie ALSO did their wedding and it was so hard to CHOOSE just a few, so forgive me, my ladies - I am NOT playing favorites! Here are a few I snagged off her blog:
  Look at that sexilicious bride and what a gorgeous bridal party!
 Love that Jack has a tan line (what is UP with guys doing this?)
  Seriously, the PERFECT moment, and look at that ....wow...after the rain!! SOOOOOOO amazing!
And, last but not least ...this couple TOOK THE PLUNGE:
 Those CRAZY KIDS!! I would have LOVED to do this!! It's SO DAMN HIGH!
My wedding obsesssion continues, obviously, but these weddings show it all ....I mean, they are amazing!! Each one unique, fun and elaborate in their own way. Sexy and sweet and fun and you know the guests never stop saying..."I went to a wedding in..." and "It was the most fun I ever had" and "If I could do it all over again, I would..." and "I was skeptical at first, but..."
It's just thrilling that my Snarks are getting married. I feel like we have traveled this journey together and it's so amazing to be able to share it and feel like even though you were not there in person, you are there in spirit!!
I look forward to our reunion coming in November...it will be a GTG that none of us will forget!
...Emily and Phil's wedding...COMING SOON!
Hope you all enjoyed the pics! 6月3日 Weekend UpdateFriday Night
Friday night was hard. And, sad. After waiting in line to see Heather for an hour and a half, we got about 20 seconds with her. We were bothed completely overwhelmed by the people and her poor dad, who was still VERY MUCH IN LOVE with Peggy. They were a cute couple and I honestly think that although this family WILL survive, they will never be the same. I know it's devastating for everyone involved, and we were completely choked up and tears came freely. We spent a few minutes with Heather's husband who plans to do everything he can to keep Heather busy, but since she spoke to her mom at least once a day, it will be difficult to keep her mind occupied I'm sure. We agreed to stay in touch and will be spending more time with them after this.
It's like God's plan is to snatch up those people who have left enough of themselves behind. She did get to see her youngest son graduate high school. But, not her youngest daughter get married. She also will never be a grandmother, which she would have rocked out. She did live a full life at full speed and was always smiling but this loss is so hard to understand.
It was definitely not the way we planned on spending our Friday evening. But, such is life.
After the wake, we put the top down and headed back to Indianapolis. SInce we were on the west side (our old stompin' grounds), we hit up one of our favorite restaurants, Rick's Boatyard, for some outdoor seating at the bar, a few martinis for me, a splash of Maker's for Erich and an appetizers. We ran into some people we knew (shocker!) and ended up having a good time. There are very few things I miss about living over on that side of town, but honestly, Rick's is so awesome, we may have to venture back now and then.
Saturday Day and Night
I spent my entire day (after sleeping in until 10:00 a.m., which rocked) getting ready for Julie's shower. About four months ago, we decided that a wine tasting was the way to go. After collecting fourteen bottles of wine and 12 different cheeses, I made cards on my computer that said the name of the wine, where it was from, what year it was, what it tasted like and what cheese paired well with it. I made little cheese signs to keep them separate.
I got to Julie's around 6:00 to set up the table and it ended up looking fabulous!! The other hostesses purchased and painted wine glasses for all the guests so they could taste as many wines as they wanted and kept their glass. It was an idea we stole from my martini shower (back in October). It worked out VERY well.
I was in charge of the tasting, stood behind the "bar," served the wines from dry to sweet, talked about the wines and the cheeses and did the bartender thing, entertaining, telling stories and socializing. I really enjoyed my role in the shower, since I'm not a bridesmaid, it was nice to feel like I didn't HAVE to be there or be involved, but did so because I really WANTED to and had some fun.
Julie drank EVERY SINGLE wine. :) After all, it was just a "taste" but it ended up being SEVERAL glasses. After opening some FUN gifts, we rolled into a party atmosphere, cranked up the tunes and danced into the night. Julie didn't feel fantastic afterwards and her fiance came home to put her to bed! ha!! That's a GOOD party, right???
There wasn't much wine left over. ANOTHER SUCCESS!!
The more I do it, the more I want to start my own business. If only I could get a little backing to kickstart this ruckus!! Oh the stories I would have!
A toast to Julie and Jason!! Two months to go, you two!
HUGS! 6月1日 Random RuckusGood News Ruckus
My good friend, Amy (blonde bridesmaid in my wedding) GOT ENGAGED to Josh this weekend. We all are VERY exciting and looking forward to the 2008 wedding. Josh is so cute. He has been planning her engagement for nearly 6 months, discussed it with her mom, made plans to do it front of Amy's ENTIRE family over Memorial Day weekend.
Well, apparently, he got quite nervous and COMPLETELY chickened out! How funny?!?! Well, he took her on a walk instead, down to a park to a swing, got down on his knee, gave a little speech and of course, it was PERFECT and she said YES!!
I am UBER excited for the two of them!! They are such a great pair and of course, I LOVE weddings!
Bad News
Erich and I have a good friend whose mother was killed in a car wreck on her way to work on Wednesday. Erich is especially taking it hard as Peggy was like his local college mom. She has always been close to the group of friends he ran around with and she is one of those people who REALLY makes an impression when you meet her. She leaves a small footprint on your heart and is incredibly kind.
Her children also WORSHIP her. I don't know how else to describe it. I suppose it's just especially difficult because her youngest daughter is getting married in three weeks. DEVASTATING and I'm just not sure how I would personally handle it. I am just SO SAD for their family and how terrible this loss must be is unimaginable.
It makes you think about your own mother driving to work and how quickly life changes. I hate how God comes in whenever He feels like it to remind us that life is short, but then again, maybe it's just what we all need.
In honor of Peggy, please pray for her family. They are going to need all the love and support they can get in this tragic time.
Internet Drama
So, as most of my Spacies know, I have an internet addiction that stretches from this space to The Knot and back again. I rarely post about TK because there is ALWAYS ruckus going on over there but it's ALL wedding related and not always worth retyping.
Well, yesterday it was and to be honest, my internet addiction has caught up with me.
I keep my blog a secret from my RL friends and MOST of the Knotties. The ones who do read it have asked for the link and I have granted them access. It is PUBLIC (which may change) but only because I have a lot of lurkers and don't want to kick people out inadvertantly.
So, one of the girls on TK found my blog yesterday. The particular blog they found was the one regarding Ashley's wedding and the JOKE about me wearing my wedding gown to her Bahamas wedding. Obviously I was kidding and WROTE this in my blog. HOWEVER, it was convniently left OFF the copy and pasted blog that this girl put on The Knot!
So the girls that I know and love FLIPPED out and called me names, ran their mouths about what an awful person I am and even said I should be uninvited! UGH.
So, my feelings got hurt, because only my Snarks bothered to back me up at first. Thankfully, they saved the day but not before RELEASING THE ADDRESS TO MY BLOG. Ugh. So, now, LOTS of Knotties, who "know" me have access to my little Space in the world. I don't know how I feel about this. Obviously it IS the internet and ANYONE can read this, but whatever.
I was just annoyed with the situation. The Snarks all thought it was very funny!! THANK GOD, because I don't want them to be upset with me blogging about them.
I just hate when these things happen. I feel INVADED!!
In honor of the ever-popular C&P (which the original poster deleted and apologized for later and I fully accepted) here is the ruckus I inadvertantly caused ACROSS the great expanse that is the fucking internet:
My blog was posted MINUS the disclaimer stating it was in honor of my friend and done so in complete sarcasm was left out. As I said, water under the bridge, but you can see why they freaked right?? I just wish it wasn't me, that's all and even though it was made clear EARLY on ....the girls were still "flaming" me like I was the devil incarnate. Well, thank goodness it is over.
In either case, I just thought it was worth a little roll around the blog. I know they are lurking here now, as I have checked my stats and they are DEFINTIELY googling me like crazy. To everyone reading this...here you all go!!
Here is the post:
*C&P: I don't even know what to say about this!*
>I understand feeling sentimental towards your wedding gown, butDate: 5/31/2007 at 11:13 AM
I was on another wedding website and read this blog entry from someone: this seems a little extreme. And, I think I would be upset if my friends wanted to wear their wedding gowns at my wedding. >Wait, is this about our Ashley?
> Is this girl for real??? I would slap her from here to next Tuesday with an attitude like that! I don't know what else to say to that! > Oh thank God....I was laughing but yet appauled at the same time!!! > ok, yeah, that may be the most bizarre thing i've ever seen? so her friend is "bridezilla" for not wanting other people to wear wedding gowns at HER wedding? hmmmm, sounds like this woman may be a bit of a "guestzilla" and who the heck want to "prance" around at another event in their wedding gown? that's just weird in and of itself... i hope this isn't real...
> This has to be a joke right?! That is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever read....
>That is hilarious! First of all, this girl <<named>> her dress. And then she thinks it is a brilliant idea for all the married women to show up wearing their wedding gowns. Just too funny! I can only imagine what fun it must have been to be part of her wedding party. She sounds like a complete nutcase! :)
> Bwahahaha. Judging from the caps in that....I'd have to say MARCIE!!!!!! =)
> I was looking for shops that sell Amy Michelson gowns in my area, and this site came when I was googling.
> This, my friends, is the SINGLE.GREATEST.POST.EVER!
Whatever you do, PLEASE do not DD this! IT MUST STAY!! I am DYING right now. DYING. >Wow is all I can say. She NAMED her wedding dress and talks about it like it is a person??!! I think she has some attachment issues with her dress. I would never even think to wear my wedding dress to someone elses wedding! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! 5月29日 Always a RuckusWeekend Warriors
Erich and I jumped in JW and headed south around 1 on Friday. It was a BEAUTIFUL day in Indy and the 80s hair banging Sirius Satellite station was rockin' out White Snake like it was 1987. Fabulous!
We arrived and got settled in to the five bedroom, FOUR bathroom (all fulls, by the way). It was INCREDIBLE with tons of windows and insane amounts of light fixtures. There is a wrap around porch with rocking chairs, a deck off the basement with an awesome bar and a huge grill and plenty of seating, an indoor screened in patio with a wooden deck on the second story (so relaxing and peaceful) and two big TV rooms (one in the basement and one on the upper level). The kitchen is WIDE open with an amazing stove and plenty of fridge space. I was speechless. Erich and I were truly impressed. We got our own room, own pillow top bed and had our own bathroom. NICE....better than ANY hotel.
The good guests that we are brought food for dinner Saturday night (Erich's famous Big Daddy burgers) and plenty of booze and sodas. We also brought a couple bottles of wine for Cass's parents.
After arriving, we headed down to the lake (78 steps down!) and I took the waverunners for a spin. It was a blast! Cass finally made her way to the house after some small time family drama and we got settled into some drinking. It was awesome. We just sat back, chilled, ate and drank, played some euchre and crashed out fairly early.
Saturday was VERY eventful - TOO eventful actually! The plan was simple: take the waverunners to fill them with gas, get some ice, come back and start drinking on the pontoon (while it was docked), float in the lake (which was the cleanest most refreshing lake ever) and have a good time. Easy enough, right? NOOOOOOOO. Eddie (big guy in the pics) and I headed out to the marina on two different waverunners. We get there, get the ice and start to leave. Eddie's waverunner dies. Just stops running. Thankfully we are still in the middle of the marina and close to the docks. We decide it must be the battery, and both get on MY waverunner (after falling in like some loons and PUSHING the nonrunning waverunner to the pier) and head back to Cass's place to get some jumper cables.
Of course, the marina owners wouldn't jump us due to fire marshall codes. We get back to the lakehouse and Eddie gets his jumper cables. We share a beer, get back on the waverunner and go to the marina. Eddie spends almost an hour messing with stuff in the engine and attempting to jump start the other one. NOTHING DOING. Ugh.
We decide we must tow it back but not with the working waverunner, but the pontoon. Oh and did I mention, we gave up on the ice? So, we get out of the marina and it is incredibly rough! We are going about 20 miles an hour and get knocked off when a speedboat blazes through. Eddie is a HUGE guy and has massive trouble balancing himself. We end up in the lake AGAIN. Well this wouldnt' be so bad, but Eddie has a VERY difficult time getting on from deep water and so after several attempts and tons of waves, the waverunner starts to sink. We don't know what to do as we are IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE so we opt to push the waverunner to the shoreline which is lined with massive rocks. Poor Eddie is floating, attempting to keep the waverunner from sinking and I managed to wave down a boat. A fabulous nice man stopped and gave me a lift back to Cass's and I LEFT EDDIE IN THE LAKE HOLDING THE WAVERUNNER. Drama ensued upon arriving back to Cass's. Erich and her brother were off golfing and her dad/mom were at a wedding. She didn't want to drive the pontoon to get Eddie but at this point, we had no choice. There were shitloads of boats and he was OUT THERE....about 10 minute drive away and we HAD to go get him, so we did.
I had to jump in the water and get the waverunner....Eddie was REALLY worn out by this time and CAN YOU BELIEVE that God knows how many boats drove by and NOT ONE stopped to offer assistance? WTF is wrong with people? RUDE, OUTLANDISH BEHAVIOR! UGH!
Anyway, I pushed the waverunner up to the pontoon, Eddie tied it up and we headed back to the pier, with the sinking waverunner barely above water. DRAMA. By the time we got back, Erich was back from golfing and we had to repeat the damn story about a million times. I was so irritated. I hadn't had a drink, four hours of my day was gone and poor Eddie practically drowned. Oh and remember ...the other waverunner is at the marina floating about still! Bleh! Sometimes, water sports are NOT worth it.
Saturday did manage to get better though. I ended up drinking WAY too much but other than that, had a great time.
Sunday was EVEN BETTER. We met an awesome couple who live in Erich's hometown (we're meeting up with them in June). They are awesome and have a black JW as well!! As JP has said, "it's a Jeep thing. They just don't understand." it's SO true. It is like this obscene cult and we all wave and "get it." It's a blast. We talked Jeeps and made plans to attend French Lick's Jeep Jamboree in October. HOW FUN!
We drank all day, boated and the boys managed to get the sunk waverunner up and running, so we took that out and ran around on it. It was a BUSY day on the lake, that is FO SHO...but so much fun!
Sunday night, we sat outside, ate an awesome meal and played poker til 2 a.m. Erich was the big winner (what's new?) and we managed to break even on the weekend. We headed home yesterday around 12 and spent our evening hanging out, went to dinner and enjoyed the rest of our long weekend. It was incredibly fabulous and one of the best weekends so far. I LOOOOVE SUMMER TIME!
On a totally different note, I would like to give a shout out to two of my fabulous Snarks who are getting married THIS weekend! Rachel and Chrissy....you girls are my lifeline and fill my days with laughter and fun. Please enjoy this time, in your destination locations of choice. I am SO sad I can't be there celebrating with you but remember, I am there in spirit and just know that I am SO happy for you both and incredibly thrilled for you and your husbands-to-be! WHAT LUCKY GUYS!!
It will be quiet in and around Snarkland this week, but it is for a good cause....You will be missed!! ::HUGS and CONGRATS::
Hope you all had a MARVELOUS Memorial Day weekend!
5月24日 Memorial Day WeekendENJOY YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!
Erich and I are leaving town (three guard cats on alert!) to enjoy the long weekend in Kentucky at my girlfriend Cassie's parent's lake house. They have cordially invited us and we have been planning for a few months to go now. We are all looking forward to blue skies, water sports, strong drinks, golf and relaxation. I think it is something we NEED. It is a three hour drive, so the top will be down, the wind will be blowing and Bon Jovi will be singin'. I cannot wait to get the hell out of dodge.
The Indianapolis 500 will also be running this weekend. I am not race fan and love avoiding Indy as 300,000 EXTRA people crowd into my city. They love it, but I am not a fan. It SHOULD be a good race, however, so please, take a gander and check out a little piece of history and a piece of my town on Sunday. It's always nice to see a bunch of cars turn left at exhilerating speeds, right?
Either way, no matter HOW you spend this weekend, remember that there are troops in Iraq fighting for our freedom and safety and this weekend is the time to take time, pray and remember those whom we have lost.
I hope you all have a fun, happy, safe weekend!!
::HUGS:: from Indiana!! 5月22日 The Little Things.......or lack thereof.
You know, the notes on the mirror, filling up your gas tank when he sees its low, sending flowers just because, picking up my favorite candy, making me an egg sandwich at bed time....
Oh, those were the days...
Sometimes, my feelings get hurt when I realize things are ALREADY changing. I know I am spoiled - I always have been - but I believe it is the little things (not the big) that are the real reminders of how lucky we are.
I miss the little things for no reason....I really do. I don't remember the last time something was done for no good reason but to make me smile instead of cure a fight. Ugh.
...or maybe I'm on my period.
5月20日 Soul Sista Shout Out!There are people in this world who simply connect. Do you ever have that happen to you? You meet someone randomly and become friends instantly? I have made MANY connections through this blog and I am forever grateful for the friends I have made here. You know who you are!! Those of us who chat constantly, invite each other to life events, share our stories privately via email and keep up by just stopping by daily to see if we have written. It is a pretty amazing world we blog in.
But, it is rare to have that in REAL life, I think. I wish it wasn't. I LOVE making new friends. And, sometimes, special people come into your life when you least expect it.
This happened to me in Minneapolis in January. I had ONE really fabulous conversation over drinks and dinner with a fabulous woman, who just GOT me. Prior to this conversation, we NEVER really spoke. As usual, we arrived and with 20 other people there, you naturally split into groups with who you were close to BEFORE you arrived. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I was a last minute addition and not a HUGE poster on the boards, so I wasn't in contact "outside of the Knot" with ANYONE prior to MSP. But I did go my way and she went hers upon arriving. We had an absolute blast and somehow ended up sitting across from one another at the restaurant.
We chatted about our fiances and talked about our engagements. We both found out that we are both really strong, sassy women and we are involved with somewhat sensitive men who would do ANYTHING for us, where sometimes, we MIGHT NOT always reciprocate. We both agreed that we prefer being friends with boys than girls and that some of our friends consider us "cold hearted bitches," including our own MOTHERS!! We laughed and giggled and understood the other person. There was a lot of "YES!! That's it!! I am just like you!! OH MY GOD...WHO KNEW THERE WAS ANOTHER VERSION OF ME?!?!"
We had a great time!! It was a great connection and I immediately felt that she was my "soul sista."
Ashley and I just carried on and told stories throughout dinner and hung out into the evening over MORE drinks. We really enjoyed ourselves and were both pleasantly surprised by that mutual understanding of each other. I think I genuinely surprised her as she knew very little about me and vice versa on my part. You never know who you are really going to get to know when you take a leap, jump on a plane a month before your wedding and meet 20 women who you ONLY KNOW ONLINE!
I am not embarrassed or ashamed or anything else except HAPPY that I went to MSP to meet those women, as some of my RL friends thought I was quite strange and ridiculous for going. Ashley and I are extremely close and we talk every day in some way. We call each other in times of need and we have become FAST FRIENDS. She has invited me, along with the other snarks to her Bahamas wedding in November and we are all fabulously honored. I am overwhelmed with joy to share in her special day and NONE of it would have been possible if I had not made the decision on a whim to change my bachelorette party date and risk missing the AFC Championship Colts/New England game to attend the DW Knottie GTG. I am SO thrilled I did.
I walked away with not one, but SIX brand new fabulous friends who have CHANGED my life.
Ashley is receiving a special soul sista shout out today because it is her 24th birthday (AND she just graduated from college!). This girl is smart, funny, dedicated and insanely worthy of being green with envy. Successful goddess of North Dakota fame. She keeps it real, just the way I like it and shows who is boss. She is amazingly hot and even though she won't let me wear Grace to her wedding, I forgive her! It is HER day after all...I'd wear a trash bag if she asked me to. And, I don't think she realizes how important she is to me (and our little group), and I want her to know that she is AMAZING and SPECIAL and PERFECT and even though it wasn't the fantastic birthday she deserved to have, that tomorrow will be a better day, she has a close friend (or five) who are here for her and that we love and adore her! I am SO BLESSED to have met her and I couldn't be more happy that we sat across from each other at dinner on a random night in Minneapolis. It was my lucky day!!
Please raise your glasses in a SPECIAL toast to this wonderful friend of mine, MISS ASHLEY!!
It is YOUR week, baby!! You are the BEST!! Don't let anyone get your down!!
HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!
 To a year of dreams comin' true, your fabulous wedding, and doing it your way!
::HUGS:: 5月14日 Random UpdatesWeekend
When I look back to last summer, I never thought I would be that busy and thankfully, I'm not, but this past weekend, you would never have known that. Friday night, we hit the town with the doors off of JW (the name of our Jeep), picked up another couple and went to dinner and drinks at an outdoor restaurant that overlooks a gorgeous lake just north of Indy. It was a great night to have Hypnotinis and seafood on the lake. The weather was just right, the food was fantastic and the drinks were strong. Fab-u-lous. It was a pre-celebration for my girl, Amy, as she turned 25 this weekend.
Saturday, we hit it early a.m. by getting up and running errands. We picked up a birthday cake at fabulous Taylor's Bakery (chocolate, on chocolate with chocolate ganache) for Amy's shindig later that night, a gift for her (a fantastic lazy suzy serving platter and some Madlibs), a bottle of wine and a case of beer (other gifts for other friends). Erich got his hair did, I took a shower and at 3:30 our evening began. We took JW and made our way around Indy, to two different graduation parties (one for our new dentist friend and a new graduate). By 7:00, we had eaten a ton of food, I'd had TONS of drinks and we weren't even halfway through our night.
By 8:00 we met up with the party at Amy's fave restuarant, The Fox for appetizers and more drinks. We gave gifts (she loved them!) and caught up. Laura just got back from a 10-day vaca in South Carolina where she caused a ton of ruckus. She was looking tan and gorgeous (bleh!). We headed over the Scooner for some karaoke, more drinks (yah...can you say BINGE DRINKER?) and had tons of fun. The end of the night was not near, as we headed back to Amy and Josh's for beer pong (Erich won 6 out of 7 games he did NOT want to play), I drank MORE and partook in some other things that gave me just enough buzz to eat late night pizza and finally crash out by 3:30.
Amy's prime moment of her birthday evening was climbing on top of JW, which was parked in the garage and posing like a Playboy model. HOT. Erich made us stop so that she wouldn't damage the hood, but I'm tellin' ya, JW was lovin' the extra action!
Mother's Day
My mom is awesome. She is tiny and quirky and fun. She is hilarious after a couple of drinks but compared to me she is REALLY quiet. She is extremely introverted and passive. Hard to believe i know!! She is pretty amazing and the older I get, the more I appreciate her. She is one of those people who you can't stay mad at and even though I wish she would be more aggressive at times (mostly with my dad) I completely GET her, when I didn't used to.
We drove to my hometown for Mother's Day and had dinner. It was really nice and relaxing (for me). Poor hungover Erich had to help my dad build his new three car garage (yes, my dad is doing it himself). Anyway, while the boys were outside drilling and pounding away, Mom and I chatted, watched bad TV, cooked (and burnt) dinner and I gave her a gift. I made both of our moms My Publisher albums of our wedding pictures. She was REALLY excited and is able to carry it around with her. There are 67 pics that illuminate the day. I think she REALLY enjoyed it and can now show it off. YAY!!
I have decided this is a great gift and will be continually giving them. I don't have my reception pics back from my professional photog but when I do, I think I will make her another one for Christmas. It is just a really nice keepsake and SO much easier than a scrapbook. I'm much more graphic than artistic.
Mother's Day was a success. We saw Erich's mom last weekend and are having dinner with her this week too. She also really enjoyed her book. FABULOUS!
Happy Mother's Day to my mom readers!!
Marriage Life
We officially have been married for three months, as of May 10th. We did nothing to celebrate and I know it's not a big deal, but we are still quite proud that neither of us has slashed the other's throat in our sleep. It has been an up and down, emotional cycle since we tied the knot. Who knew that we didn't know EVERYTHING about each other and we would still be constantly on our toes? Well, at least we aren't bored, right?
Two other couples we know are pregnant. One couple is going on their third and another is going on their second. They are our age and hve plans for MORE and these aren't even born yet. They are born one day apart (October 7th and 8th). I find this disturbing while they are VERY excited about it. I personally can barely breathe when they are near me, their tummies bulging out from underneath an oversized t-shirt (why aren't maternity clothes cheaper and more attractive?). I feel like I might "catch pregnancy" if I stand near them for too long, but they always leave parties early, so I rarely have to worry about it for too long.
One couple bought a mini-van. No offense to mini-van drivers, but this is the infamous "soccor mom" car and also a huge indicator that you no longer and will never again spend your Friday nights in Broadripple binge drinking with your fucked up friends. In my opinion this also eqauls death. Erich and I admantly agree that even if we have 100 kids, we will not own a mini-van. JW will not replaced by such an unattractive family vehicle. We'd much rather pay $60 in gas to fill up an SUV, the NEW soccor mom's vehicle.
At least we agree on SOMETHING.
JW
JW is fabulous. We love having him. He makes our life more fun and we honestly love going places in him. With the doors off, the air blows through you and it feels like you are riding on a motorcycle only buckled into a car. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous before and now truly understand the meaning of the "oh shit bar." Erich is a good driver but sometimes, he freaks me out when he takes a corner or curve quickly. I really enjoy the car though and apparently, you HAVE to wave at other JW drivers. It's the unwritten rule/cult thing of owning a JW.
You have to tip your head, wave two fingers or make eye contact in some way if you pass one on the road. Another odd thing about JW is that people stare and want and need to talk to the owner about JW. Erich has been stopped four different times this week asking price and how he likes it. It is flattering to draw so much attention but at the same time, it makes me wonder if one day, I will roll up in my mini-van hoping and dreaming my life will go back to the days of JW. |
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