I'm not sure how everyone's 2013 is going but mine is pretty excellent.
I know it was Mother's Day weekend, but I have to brag about both of my parents for a second. They have set such an example if Jon and I have children. There was never a birthday that didn't have a party, never a good grade that didn't get excitement and never, ever, ever an idea turned down. Even when I told my dad, "I want to build a bench in a tree" when I was younger. The lucky new homeowners on Lochwood Drive gained such a cool piece. I can honestly say I never heard my parents say anything was impossible. To this day, I still take creative projects to my dad and he still gets this face where he's thinking how to construct it and says, "Let me see what I can do." It never fails my project is completed and awesome. If only my brain operated like his! My mom holds my secrets and is my go-to person for everything-stressful-and-exciting. If you're down and needing a boost, she's the one to talk to. Not to mention she wholeheartedly understands my OCD for attention to detail and organization! If not for her, our wedding would still be in the beginning stages. This is all pretty minimal compared to the novel I should write about them.
Onto other things. Jon and I are wedding planning and other than wine choices, we're having a successful time doing so! My mom is seriously a rock star at this wedding planning stuff. I swear she could be making money doing all of it. My dad is equally enjoying wedding planning, although we're not going with his idea of having guests wear Halloween costumes. Or are we?!
It's pretty cool planning something this great that only happens once in your life as well as seeing all the love and support from friends and family. I've always sort of charted people's interest in your life by things they show up for and support you at. I'll never forget the art shows in college where I had photos displayed and the great friends that attended, kept me company and checked out my work. It really does speak volumes. Even dinner parties, birthdays, soirees, etc. it's always extremely nice to have people show. Sure, as humans we get tired, maybe have no interest in art, have a TV show to sacrifice, might have no "me-time" hours left in the day or flat out aren't up to doing something, but when you care about people---you.show.up. That, ladies and gentleman is a little thing called 'support.' Make like a bra and support.
Majoring in photography I often turn to my friends to be my subjects, have them wear ridiculous things and help me with strange concepts; thinking back I'm not 100% sure I always show my gratitude like I should. Anytime someone takes time out of their life to dedicate the hands on the clock to someone else exhibits an immeasurable amount of generosity. Don't argue with me. I'm right.
This weekend Jon and I are going to our Engagement Fiesta (yes, fiesta.) and can hardly wait. I seriously will not be able to accomplish much until after the 18th. One of my very best friends, Kat and her parents are hosting this fabulous event and knowing them, it will be one for the books!
Apparently I was needing to express some gratitude in this post. Something you can never show too much of.
Happy Monday, All.
