nothing much to say. Other than I'm in Chicago again and wedding planning has begun. Scott has been here since Saturday and we've looked at 9 reception halls so far. I've only liked 2 and of those 2 only one is a possiblity in Lakemoor, IL. The hall holds up to 450...so we'll be a-ok with all things considered with about 200-250 on our ( Read more... )

June 24, 2006 my seminary friends, Mike & Michelle got hitched in Illinois.

Em, Michelle, Mike, & Heidi


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Yes, I'm stressed today. Not sure why. Probably the millions of life transitions that will not only happen within the next month, but also the coming year ( Read more... )

So you ever see those bridezilla shows on We? Yeah, the goal is NOT to turn into one of those. But, really it seems hard not to when one already has anxiety in the first place. :o) I have this list that seems never ending...to do's up the wazoo...people's feelings and calendars to worry about...short on cash and too many expenses ( Read more... )

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This Is My Life, RatedLife:

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So life is a beautiful thing friends. Gorgeous, lovely, and new. I'm so thankful for second chances and for love. Scott & I are going strong and we're heading on week 4 this Wednesday. For him, I am forever thankful. I remember a lady from church telling me once after a long 8 months of singlehood and bad dates, "Emily, don't settle for scraps ( Read more... )

Anyone know how to make my ENTIRE journal friends only entries?

There have been some problems with our seminary "official" people reading our posts...which runs into issues with Visions and Expectations.

Em

For my 25th Birthday, I spent over 6.5 hours in the car with April/Jason from church to arrive in the lovely Grand Island, Nebreska for Connie (our youth director) and John's wedding. Really, I thought Iowa was boring...well, Nebreska is BORING! Sorry, Becca, but its true. Omaha seemed cool and well, I slept through Lincoln on the way there. I ( Read more... )

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrreat! There is an outbreak of MUMPS in Iowa.

Oy vey.