He not only sets goals,
but gives them names, too.
i.e. "Sixty Days to Sexy" wherein he stops drinking soda and works out daily
or "Thirty Days of Doing What I Should" wherein he prays, studies scriptures, does his hometeaching, etc.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
something I love about Seth
He not only sets goals,
but gives them names, too.
i.e. "Sixty Days to Sexy" wherein he stops drinking soda and works out daily
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
more sweet deals
deal:
$5 cash at Bed, Bath, and Beyond
how:
This store has one of the best coupon and return policies I know of! I had spent $15 on a set of mixing bowls and kept the receipt because I knew that a catalog would be coming in the mail with a coupon worth $5 off a purchase of $15 or more. When it finally came, I took both the receipt and the coupon back to the store and walked out with a $5 bill.
deal:
1 pair of dressy flip flops and 3 pairs of workout shorts for free at Kohl's
how:
Another awesome coupon that periodically comes in the mail: $10 off a purchase of $10 or more. (Thanks for the inspiration, Tausha!)
deal:
2 skirts and 2 pairs of jeans for $4 at Plato's Closet
how:
On Saturday night during the priesthood session of General Conference (the official "girl's night out" in Utah :) ) Plato's Closet (a second-hand clothing store) had all of their clearance items on sale for $1. I went to the one in the city where I live and found two super cute skirts! They extended the sale this week, so I went to the one in the city where I work and found 2 pairs of jeans! Now I feel like I just have to find an excuse to go to the one in the city in between...
Sunday, October 7, 2012
sequins
Seth and I used to spend hours on the phone when we were living in different states before we started dating. Once, while on the phone, I told him about a new skirt I got that had sequins all over. Trying to picture my skirt, he asked what sequins were, and I
explained that they were pieces of shiny plastic.
A while later, though, whenever I mentioned something about sequins (which wasn't a daily occurrence, of course, but was enough to merit a blog post), Seth inevitably brought up the Chinese. When I finally asked him why he kept talking about China, we realized that when I had told him over the phone that sequins were shiny plastic, he had heard Chinese plastic. I'm so glad that our relationship progressed past the phone!
A while later, though, whenever I mentioned something about sequins (which wasn't a daily occurrence, of course, but was enough to merit a blog post), Seth inevitably brought up the Chinese. When I finally asked him why he kept talking about China, we realized that when I had told him over the phone that sequins were shiny plastic, he had heard Chinese plastic. I'm so glad that our relationship progressed past the phone!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
volleyball
My mom got us a volleyball set for Christmas, but the volleyball that came with it wasn't very great, so I kept my eye out at garage sales this summer to find a different one. I was so excited when I finally found one, but when I brought it home to show Seth, he informed me,
(I'm definitely known to be absent-minded, but in my defense, the ball was all white; if it had been black and white like a regular soccer ball, I'm pretty confident I would have recognized it :) )
"That's a soccer ball, dear."
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Seth, the songwriter
It's really cute when Seth doesn't realize that he doesn't know the words to a song he's singing.
Song: Love You Like a Love Song, by Selena Gomez
Correct lyrics: "I love you like a love song, baby."
Seth's lyrics: "I love you like a lovesick puppy."
Song: If I Die Young, by The Band Perry
Correct lyrics: "If I die young, bury me in satin . . . "
Seth's lyrics: "If I die young, bury me alive . . . "
(No, that doesn't make any sense at all.)
Song: Love You Like a Love Song, by Selena Gomez
Correct lyrics: "I love you like a love song, baby."
Seth's lyrics: "I love you like a lovesick puppy."
Song: If I Die Young, by The Band Perry
Correct lyrics: "If I die young, bury me in satin . . . "
Seth's lyrics: "If I die young, bury me alive . . . "
(No, that doesn't make any sense at all.)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
sweet deals
deal:
certificate for a free meal and everything we could fit into to-go boxes from the buffet for free at Pizza Pie Cafe
certificate for a free meal and everything we could fit into to-go boxes from the buffet for free at Pizza Pie Cafe
We had gotten a text from the restaurant that the buffets were $3 off that night, so we told our friends to meet us there when we got home from work at 9 p.m. since the website said they were open until 10 p.m. But when we got to the restaurant at 8:55, the sign on the door said they closed at 9! We were really disappointed about the mistake on the website, so I asked the manager for a raincheck for the discount. Instead of a simple coupon, though, he offered us this awesome deal!
deal:
3 swimsuit tops, 1 swimskirt, 2 tank tops, 2 undershirts, and 2 long-sleeved shirts for $20 at ModBod
My mom heard about a ModBod parking lot sale where you could get as miny items as you could fit into a small bag for $20, so we went to it together. I shopped while she stuffed the bag. Best mom, friend, and shopping pal!
deal:
2 pairs of True Religion jeans and 1 pair of Big Star jeans (more than $100 each new) for $6 at a garage sale
I usually don't pay any more than $1 for a piece of clothing at a garage sale as a personal rule, but these were unquestioningly worth it. And she agreed to throw some other items into the deal :)
Thursday, July 5, 2012
our wedding day
July 5, 2011
8:30 a.m. I go to Seth's house for breakfast.
8:45 We have yet another discussion about eloping, taking into account the uncertainty of when my sealing cancellation would be finalized and our bishop's counsel, "the sooner the better."
8:50 We start liking the idea more and more.
9:00 Seth leaves for work and we continue our conversation on the phone.
9:30 We decide we're getting married in 12 hours.
9:45 I call my mom and Chelsea and tell them to meet me at the mall because I need a wedding dress right away (my original wedding dress hadn't been altered yet).
9:46 They freak out.
10:00 The mall opens and we start our search. Seth and I keep texting each other asking if we're really doing this.
10:45 We find a perfect white cocktail dress at White House Black Market. On clearance.
11:00 Seth calls me to tell me my car, which he had taken to work, had overheated and he was stuck on the side of the road. More than an hour away.
11:10 I leave the mall (thank goodness I found a dress quickly!) to pick him up.
11:30 I text my friend to ask her if we can get married in her backyard that night (we were there over the weekend to watch fireworks because they have an amazing view of the city).
11:33 She texts back "sure haha." She thinks I'm kidding.
11:36 I assure her I'm not.
12:30 I pick Seth up and we decide to worry about the broken car tomorrow since today is our wedding day.
1:00 I call my dad to tell him the news. He is very supportive.
1:15 Seth calls his dad who responds, "It's about time."
1:30 Seth calls his bishop to ask if he will perform the ceremony. The bishop says he's not sure if he'll be available and that he'll let us know.
1:45 We go shopping for some honeymoon items.
3:00 We eat lunch at our favorite sandwich place.
3:45 We realize we need a marriage license. Luckily we're right across the street from the county office.
4:30 We leave with our license 10 minutes before the office stops issuing licenses for the day.
4:45 We realize we need a wedding ring for Seth. I hadn't gotten one yet because I thought we had at least another couple months before our wedding.
4:46 I explain to him that I need a lot of time to get ready and ask if he wouldn't mind going to get his own ring.
4:47 I get in trouble for making such a suggestion.
5:00 We go ring shopping at the mall and realize that we're limited to whatever selection they have in his size in the store right then.
5:40 We leave with a ring that's not his first choice, but one that he'll wear so that we can get married in a few hours.
6:00 Seth drops me off at my apartment and I begin the undertaking of becoming a bride.
6:15 Seth finally hears from his bishop that he can't be there that night.
6:18 He starts calling non-denominational ministers in the area.
6:25 He remembers that his suit is still at Men's Wearhouse waiting to be taken in.
6:26 He calls to let them know that he needs his suit done. Right now. Please. And could they also please have a white shirt pressed and ready at the same time.
6:30 My mom comes over to my apartment after my shower.
6:45 We discuss what I'm going to do with my hair while I start my makeup.
6:50 Seth works out a deal with Reverend Christopher from SLC who can be in Provo at 9 p.m.
7:00 I start getting really nervous. I ask my mom if this is a good idea.
7:02 My mom responds, "Nikki, stop it. This is going to be great!"
7:05 I text Seth and tell him I'm how nervous I am.
7:30 He shows up at my apartment with flowers.
7:40 My mom and I head over to Carrabba's (where Seth and I went the night we got engaged) to have dinner with our families. Seth goes to pick up his suit on the way.
7:55 We meet Seth's parents, his sister Rachel and her family, and my sister Chelsea and her family there. We eat.
8:45 We all leave for the wedding.
8:47 It starts to rain. Clouds gather over the mountain where our friend's with the backyard with the great view live. So much for the view.
8:55 By the time we get there, two rainbows have appeared against the mountains. Almost makes up for the rain.
9:10 We get married under the cover of a tree. We exchange vows and rings. We kiss.
8:30 a.m. I go to Seth's house for breakfast.
8:45 We have yet another discussion about eloping, taking into account the uncertainty of when my sealing cancellation would be finalized and our bishop's counsel, "the sooner the better."
8:50 We start liking the idea more and more.
9:00 Seth leaves for work and we continue our conversation on the phone.
9:30 We decide we're getting married in 12 hours.
9:45 I call my mom and Chelsea and tell them to meet me at the mall because I need a wedding dress right away (my original wedding dress hadn't been altered yet).
9:46 They freak out.
10:00 The mall opens and we start our search. Seth and I keep texting each other asking if we're really doing this.
10:45 We find a perfect white cocktail dress at White House Black Market. On clearance.
11:00 Seth calls me to tell me my car, which he had taken to work, had overheated and he was stuck on the side of the road. More than an hour away.
11:10 I leave the mall (thank goodness I found a dress quickly!) to pick him up.
11:30 I text my friend to ask her if we can get married in her backyard that night (we were there over the weekend to watch fireworks because they have an amazing view of the city).
11:33 She texts back "sure haha." She thinks I'm kidding.
11:36 I assure her I'm not.
12:30 I pick Seth up and we decide to worry about the broken car tomorrow since today is our wedding day.
1:00 I call my dad to tell him the news. He is very supportive.
1:15 Seth calls his dad who responds, "It's about time."
1:30 Seth calls his bishop to ask if he will perform the ceremony. The bishop says he's not sure if he'll be available and that he'll let us know.
1:45 We go shopping for some honeymoon items.
3:00 We eat lunch at our favorite sandwich place.
3:45 We realize we need a marriage license. Luckily we're right across the street from the county office.
4:30 We leave with our license 10 minutes before the office stops issuing licenses for the day.
4:45 We realize we need a wedding ring for Seth. I hadn't gotten one yet because I thought we had at least another couple months before our wedding.
4:46 I explain to him that I need a lot of time to get ready and ask if he wouldn't mind going to get his own ring.
4:47 I get in trouble for making such a suggestion.
5:00 We go ring shopping at the mall and realize that we're limited to whatever selection they have in his size in the store right then.
5:40 We leave with a ring that's not his first choice, but one that he'll wear so that we can get married in a few hours.
6:00 Seth drops me off at my apartment and I begin the undertaking of becoming a bride.
6:15 Seth finally hears from his bishop that he can't be there that night.
6:18 He starts calling non-denominational ministers in the area.
6:25 He remembers that his suit is still at Men's Wearhouse waiting to be taken in.
6:26 He calls to let them know that he needs his suit done. Right now. Please. And could they also please have a white shirt pressed and ready at the same time.
6:30 My mom comes over to my apartment after my shower.
6:45 We discuss what I'm going to do with my hair while I start my makeup.
6:50 Seth works out a deal with Reverend Christopher from SLC who can be in Provo at 9 p.m.
7:00 I start getting really nervous. I ask my mom if this is a good idea.
7:02 My mom responds, "Nikki, stop it. This is going to be great!"
7:05 I text Seth and tell him I'm how nervous I am.
7:30 He shows up at my apartment with flowers.
7:40 My mom and I head over to Carrabba's (where Seth and I went the night we got engaged) to have dinner with our families. Seth goes to pick up his suit on the way.
7:55 We meet Seth's parents, his sister Rachel and her family, and my sister Chelsea and her family there. We eat.
8:45 We all leave for the wedding.
8:47 It starts to rain. Clouds gather over the mountain where our friend's with the backyard with the great view live. So much for the view.
8:55 By the time we get there, two rainbows have appeared against the mountains. Almost makes up for the rain.
9:10 We get married under the cover of a tree. We exchange vows and rings. We kiss.
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