Well, Hello There Monday!

    And, it's Monday again. Where did the weekend go? Sometimes, I think they go by too quickly. I mean, it's not like I have anything real pressing to do anyway.
    Thursday, I had my interview at 9. Like I said in my last post, it was ok, but I've done better. I've done MUCH worse. I could kind of tell that one of the woman didn't really like me, and honestly, she rubbed me the wrong way. Oh well. I found out the next day, in the evening, that I didn't get the job. I think it's for the best...something better will come along, right?
    Speaking of Friday, that morning, the family dog (kind of Tyler's dog) Buddy starting shaking and acting really weird. He just wasn't himself. So, we told Tyler's mom and they went off to the vet. Tyler and I would've gone, but he had to take placement tests at his college. I had to go with him because we were going to sign our apartment lease after. Buddy had blood tests, ultra-sounds, and x-rays...poor thing. It was finally determined that there were 3 rocks in his intestines and he needed surgery. He was rushed to the emergency vet, where they took more x-rays and did that thing where they take a video camera inside you. While looking for the rocks, they decided they were far enough along, that he could just pass them naturally. But, he was so dehydrated, and his pancreas was inflamed, so they kept him over night. :(

    The next morning (Saturday), Tyler's mom and I went to go get him. Boy, was he happy to come home. Buddy is doing well, but still has some shaky pain moments. He's on a restricted diet, lots of rest, and of course, pain meds. I hope he gets better soon.
 
    Saturday afternoon, Tyler, his parents, and myself went to a "Life Celebration" for his neighbor that has passed away. It was beautiful. There were videos, pictures, and wonderful words spoken. After that, there was lots of wine and appetizers. I think that's how I want my funeral to be...a celebration of my life. It was so great. Afterwards, we went and saw The Artist. Oh man, if you haven't seen that movie, I HIGHLY recommend it. It is a silent film, but it's great! I loved it.
    Sunday, Tyler and his dad were off to Los Olivos to pick up Tyler's mom's valentine's day present ( a wine barrel), so his mom and I prepared food for the Superbowl. In the afternoon, Tyler got a call, and we officially have an apartment! I can't wait to move out and have our own space!!! I'm so excited!!! Eh hem...anyway...back to the Superbowl...now, honestly, I don't really care about the Superbowl...I watch it for the commercials, the half-time show, and the social aspect. Haha. There were a couple good commercials, but honestly, I remember them being a bigger deal. Speaking of being a bigger deal, let's talk Madonna. I enjoy Madonna, and I enjoyed the half-time show, but honestly, it was nothing to right home about. Ah well.

   So friends, it's Monday again. Buddy has a doctor's appointment to check up on him, Tyler starts school (YAY!), and I, well, I will  figure out something to do haha. I always do. :) Happy Monday!

Wedding Wednesday: Pets in Weddings

    Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wedding Wednesday! :) Today, we're going to talk about involving your pet in your wedding. Fun, huh?
    So you've decided to involve your pet in your wedding, great! There are many ways to involve your pet in your wedding, but before you officially decide to involve them, there are a few things you should consider first...
1. Does your ceremony and/or reception location allow pets?
There are ways to work around venues not allowing pets; you can have them meet you at the doorway as you enter or exit, you can have them in the car, you can go somewhere else to take pictures, etc. But, if you're dead set on having your pet involved in your wedding, I would make sure that your venue allows that type of animal. :)

2. How long will they be there?
Do you want your pet to be there the whole time, or do you just want them for the ceremony and/or pictures? How long they will be there could always depend on how well behaved they are (see below).

3. Who will take care of and watch your pet during the time they are there?
If you are using your pet in the ceremony, you will most likely need someone to walk them and stand with them. It does depend how well trained your pet is, what type of animal it is, etc, but I would have a designated caretaker for your pet for the evening. Animals are unpredictable, so it's best to have someone to look after them. 

4. Is your pet suited to be at a wedding?
Will your pet beg/steal food, go to the bathroom everywhere, bite people, make a lot of noise? Are the friendly or aggressive? If your pet isn't well behaved, well, I wouldn't include them in the ceremony. You could however have them in a few pictures, but it might be best just to leave them at home.

5. What type of role do you want your pet to have in the wedding?
Now, the type of pet you want to involve could help determine their role in your wedding. Most people involve dogs, but I've heard of cats, iguanas, as well as birds being involved. So, for example, if you want your dog to be involved, you can just have them there for pictures, you can use them in the ceremony as a ring bearer, flower dog, a member of the wedding party, or just a guest of honor.

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    When Tyler and I were planning our wedding,  we thought of including his (family) dog, Buddy. Buddy has been such a big part of both of our lives. Even though he is a family dog, he really is Tyler's. When Tyler was deployed, Buddy became "my" dog. He would follow me around, sleep with me, etc. I feel like he could sense that Tyler and I truly loved each other, therefore he had to be with me and protect me. So, when it came to planning our Celebration of Marriage, it was natural to think of including Buddy. We decided against it because even though he is a very sweet and well trained dog, he can get be anxious, nervous, and get overly excited about the amount of people. Not the best thing to have to deal with on your wedding day. Our location was outdoors, and I think would've allowed it (though, I never asked, because we decided not to fairly early on), but we both felt that it wouldn't have been the best idea. I can just see him walking down the aisle, getting too excited/anxious and peeing down the aisle...awful.

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    Now, after answering the questions above and seeing all the cute pictures, have you officially decided whether or not you would like you pet to be in your wedding? What do you think? :)

Days 28-20: Time to Finish Up

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

- The dark. Yes it's silly, but I'm terribly afraid of the dark. 
- Heights or the fear of falling. I also hate the sensation of being dropped. Roller coasters are ok, because they go back up after a drop, but like the tower of terror, can't do that anymore. High ropes courses, attempted once and I fell off (fear realized). Repelling was fun, but I've done it like once. Heck, even driving on canyons/mountains scares me.

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

My dog Hushpuppy and I a few years ago. Love this dog! Miss her lots.

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
My friends and family (and dogs) back home. Love and miss you guys.  

                                                                                                               

My dog Hushpuppy

Tyler's dog Buddy

Days 10 to 12: Love

I'm choosing to skip the next two days...
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with AND Day 11 - A picture of something you hate. I don't like those two questions, so on to Day 12! :) 


Day 12 - A picture of something you love

I love lots of things, and most of you are probably expecting me to post a picture of my husband, my family or my friends. But that's too obvious, and clearly I love them, so I'm going for something more non-traditional.  Wine and Dogs :) 

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