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Finally have some time to sit down and catch my breath. (Not really, but I'm procrastinating with studying, so I figured now would be a good time to update.) By the picture you can see that I have finally become Amish. Actually, my man took me on a serendipitous road trip to Amish Country to eat at the Bread of Life Cafe and see the Amish. (Nice to clear your mind up in the farms and hills.) I've loved work so far, though I haven't been so great about saving my paychecks. Little things keep needing to get bought. May is our NO SPEND month, and we're practicing budgeting with Dave Ramsey's envelope system. One week left of school, finals, move out, and then summer! Summer will mostly be working as many hours as possible to save up money. I got seeds planted a few weeks ago and the spinach is already starting to sprout! I've also been trying out a lot of new recipes (SeeHERE), but it's time to start my wedding diet back, especially to get in shape for summer. (ONE MONTH!!) We have also been working on a bucket list of things we would like to do before and after we get married. Things like "become a certified lifeguard" and "volunteer at a children's hospital." I've completed most of my original wedding checklist, and after my best bud's wedding, I will be asking my bridal party and sending out the save the dates. Nothing else new has been happening here. Just trying to survive the next couple of weeks. Prayer appreciated:)

 
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I've almost been engaged a month now, but I think I have accomplished more in this month than most brides do in 6. We have had engagement photos done, I've bought a niffty wedding planners notebook, I've completed a rough draft of the guest list, I've picked a ceremony venue, and we just started Pre-Marital counseling this week. My poor fiance is such a good sport with all the wedding planning. The whole process has been a fun and memory making experience though! Not stressful at all. Partially because I have plenty of time left (14 months) and partially because I have also been focusing on other things..such as my best bud's wedding, which is THIS June, and I just became a Pampered Chef consultant. My baby sister turns 1yrs old this month and I turned 21 this month. I've been sugared out on Easter candy the past week, and really have completely broken my diet in every possible way imaginable. I've enjoyed my new job at the movie theater, and the free movies has already saved us money on date nights! It's a fun way to save up wedding funds. Next on my to do list....work on getting a tan and back on diet!

 
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I'M ENGAGED! And after 5 days of engagement bliss, I'm still excited! lol We've picked a date, I have our engagement photography shoot scheduled, I'm researching pre-marital counselors we would like to use, and I'm about to get started on our guest list. Pretty good start, I think. I will be updating the website as we progress and have news to share. Also, I start a new job next week at the Theaters, which means I have money to save up for wedding expenses, and I get to see Hunger Games the day before the midnight premier! I'm suffering through this wedding diet, but it's not easy...I want carbs and chocolate, not this horrible green, healthy stuff! It has already started paying off though, because I'm already down a pant's size, so I guess that is motivation. Tomorrow is the first day of spring!