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I debated whether I wanted a veil after I tried on some wedding gowns with it in May. I didn't like the way I looked with it because I'm already so short but now I'm debating on it again for my last fitting later this month at David's Bridal. 

I have little kids there who probably appreciate that. My cousin's daughter is so excited about my wedding, she keeps my wedding invitation in her purse. That is so cute.

Then I debated on having a birdcage but ever since Lady Gaga appears with birdcages in public often, I don't want people to think I'm being dramatic on my wedding.

Decisions, decisions. 

What would you wear? 

I am at the one month mark before my wedding takes place and I am so stressed out.

I have contacted all of my vendors (either called or emailed them) for the last three days to confirm when they'll be at my wedding site and am finishing up last projects in the next week.

My last projects include having my last hair trial, decorating party favors and completing seating chart/guest list for place cards.

Here's how I'm coping with my stress with now.
1. Venting to my fiance. He's been so understanding and honest and will kindly tell me if I'm being a bit over the top and that I should just relax.

2. Run on the treadmill. People tell me that I will naturally lose weight during the last few weeks before my wedding because I'll be too stressed out. Well, running helps me even more because endorphins are released and that makes my stress level decrease.

3. Make a check list every week and do a check mark next to each item that's been completed to have a feeling of accomplishment. Set a deadline for each item and mark anything urgent that needs immediate attention.

4. Eat healthy meals. By eating healthy and staying away from greasy food, you'll feel light on your feet and get the right energy to feed your heart and body to accomplish the things you need to finish.

5. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask your bridesmaids for more help. They have this honorable role for a reason. I am guilty of taking a lot of work on myself. I do this when I'm in group projects in school and at work so it's a problem.  I've asked my bridesmaid Maribel to help me with decorating party favors this weekend and next weekend, my matron of honor will help me with the seating chart. Reminding yourself that you have help when you need it is reassuring that you're not alone.

Breathe, ladies. Breathe.
Vent!

I've been trying to find the english phonetic pronunciation for this song and found it so just want to share for those who are also looking too:

Kousuke Atari – Hana

Lyric: Okachimachi Dako
Music: Moriyama Naotaro

moshimo anata ga ame ni nure
iiwake sae mo deki nai hodo ni
nani ka ni fukaku kizu tsui ta nara
semete watashi ha te o musubi
kaze ni hokorobu hana ni nari tai

moshimo anata no yume yabure
yukisaki no nai hibi ha kure yuki
shinjiru koto sae deki naku nare ba
semete watashi ga koe ni shi te
asu ni tayuta u uta o utao u

hana no you ni hana no you ni
tada soko ni saku dake de utsukushiku are
hito ha mina hito ha mina
daichi o tsuyoku fumishime te sorezore no hana kokoro ni yadosu

tatoe kono mi ga hateru tomo
soyo gu shima kaze negai ni somare

hana no you ni hana no you ni
tada kaze ni yureru dake no kono inochi
hito to hito mata hito to hito
tsumugu jidai ni mi o makase
sorezore no mi ga tawawa nare ba to

hana no you ni hana no you ni
tada soko ni saku dake de utsukushiku are
hito ha ima hito ha ima
daichi o tsuyoku fumishime te sorezore no hana kokoro ni yadosu

The groomsmen suits are ready! They were about $100 each and the groomsmen can keep them so they are going to reimburse my fiance when they have a chance.

We went to the Navy Exchange in San Diego over Labor Day weekend and I was so intrigued by the mural that was near the exit of the store. It's so touching and meaningful.

Catch this mural when you you visit there.