Check and Almost Check

My, my, my I have let this blog go to waste. I profusely apologize and offer the feeble excuse that last week was my last week of classes. One final down, one to go, and my time at PLNU shall draw to a close once and for all. Wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts tomorrow at 1pm PST :)

I’m packing up and finding it difficult to draw the line between what to keep and what to get rid of. I have the urge to get rid of things so that I can start afresh with decorations, etc (if I had it my way I’d completely redecorate my room/apartment/whatever every 12 months). However, I know this is not practical and that I must save my money for when I really move after the wedding… savings savings savings. So… how do I reinvent the things that I have in new and interesting ways? The good news is the only pieces of furniture I’m bringing with me are my bed (w/mattress) and dresser. This gives me the freedom to pick up pieces from any one of at least 10 thrift stores! (Side note… small-town Kansas is a thrifter’s dream!)

As far as wedding planning is going, I have some design thoughts floating around in my mind… after my final I’ll probably put them into an inspiration board then, lucky you, I’ll upload it here so you have have some idea of what I’m tending towards…

Now, for some real progress… I bought a dress. Yes I did. I just got it last night and tried it on and was not “wowed.” I’ll have to try it on again when its not the end of a long day and when my hair is doing better things. It will have to be altered, of course. If I don’t end up LOVING it, it may be back to square one. Anyone have thoughts? And no, its not this one…

On a happier note and one that I am more sure of, I chatted with a friend of mine and he’s agreed to be my photographer. I love that since it’s in Kansas he’s considering it a “destination wedding.” Maybe it is for him since he’s going to be traveling. Anyway you can check out his stuff here and here. I’m really excited about this part.

Soup on the Brain

After reading this article, I want to begin avoiding food that comes in cans! Now I am glad I registered for that crock-pot at Target, because soups don’t seem to be that difficult to make–start it in the morning and have it that night, or make a ton and freeze it… this is totally doable!

I have no idea why I have soup on the brain so much right now. I really really want some french onion, complete with the cheesy bread on top, but as I’m at school with no resources I think i’ll go down to Fresh and Easy and get some instant miso. Yayyyy sodium!

Soups to learn to make:
Minestrone (Actually, I’ve got this one covered.)
French onion
Chicken and rice
Black bean and lime (like at the Main St Deli in Mcpherson!)
Broccoli and cheese
Lentil
Butternut squash (a challenge?)

Graduation Announcements

With a little help from Microsoft Publisher, my mom and I created graduation announcements ourselves and saved around $250 (when compared to doing them through the school). Classy and economical, no? Now if only stamps were cheaper….

Grad Announcements
Class of 2009! Excuse the white blotches--I took off my personal information

Thank you to my wonderful best friend Angela for doing my senior pics. She is available for anyone in Orange County and the Temecula area. Contact her through flickr ;)