There are many reasons why pockets need to be added to fancy gowns. Some are cosmetic while others are just for capturing memories.
Reason number one:
When taking very important photographs, you don't want to be having to worry about forgetting your phone on a ledge somewhere in a garden but you also don't want to be that person that has their phone so attached to their hip that the bride remembers ten years down the road when viewing her precious memories.
Reason number two:
You don't want to be the one to ask the bride's mother to leave her daughter's wedding just to go back to her room to get your phone and/or camera (which you left there because the photographers promised you would have time to go back).
Reason number three:
There will be pictures-- ALL night-- and it's better to have floss than some broccoli or spinach in your teeth for the rest of that captured moment's life.
Reason number four:
You're going to regret not taking photos of your brother's wedding yourself. If you don't have your camera/(smart)phone, you will end up waiting who knows how long until you can see photos. Not to mention they will be the professional ones-- not the ones that captured all the moments that were close to you.
Reason number five:
Your parents will dance and be the most lovely display of long-term marriage romantic-ness and you will cry and want pictures because it is indeed beautiful. Getting repetitive but this is a personal blog so I can do that.
Reason number six:
Your hair will fall out or move out of place due to joining the party on the dance floor.
Reason number seven:
You may need some drugs (i.e. ibuprofen, lact-aid, tums, etc.).
Reason number eight:
It is possible you will want to write down new phone numbers of family members you rarely ever get to see.
Reason number nine:
If you're mushy or you think you will be, it's the perfect spot for tissues.
Reason number ten:
Extra underwear and a panty liner. You never can tell what's going to happen. Whether you're close to that time of the month or you found yourself sweating off not only your makeup but your current pair of undies, extra undies will help you stay fresh down there.
Snatched these pictures from one of Jenny's college friends. I'm telling you, HAVE A CAMERA!
We weren't even sorority sisters but now we are bound by her and my brother's union of love. It's so nice to have more family. Love you Jenny, my new big sis! <3
There is a lot going on here in the boca hotel resort. Everything is fancy and expansive. The toughest part is that I'm always last to know everything. I'm not being particular or fussy-- it'd just be nice not to be led to believe something then something entirely different be thrust upon me. I will do whatever is asked of me I just don't like to be mislead or made confused.
So I'll just leave it at there's a lot going on for now.
I realized today that I won't be able to post anything while I'm on the cruise. To use the Internet is a rediculious charge per minute. So I will need to just make it up the week after. I will do my best to take loads of pictures and take notes of everything so I don't forget.
Speaking of forgetfulness it astounds me how much I forgot to bring home with me this trip. I am not allowing myself to pack while chatting with a bestie ever again. I loved talking with you Colie but you know how I can get scattered brained and such.
I ended up forgetting pajamas so I'll need to get a couple pieces tomorrow. I also forgot my yoga mat which really disappointed me but luckily Colie is awesome and is lending me hers to do yoga on the cruise. (YAY!) I can contain the excitement just slightly-- within parenthesis. Im happy I'll get to see her and Marry tomorrow. Lunch, Jammie shopping and Just Dance Wii U time will be splendid! ^_^
Just an update, I didn't get to spend time with Kaitlin because she got sick (I hope you're feeling better!) but I did manage to get one of my assignments done and turned in (go me).
It's only two days until the wedding and I can feel the stress from my brother because he wants it all just right. I made sure to be a good sister and reassure him that he's going to look handsome and the wedding will be lovely. It turns out men do feel the pressure of everything being just right for a wedding.
To all those people who have issues or doubts about using what the earth gives as medicine, how much more proof do you need? How many more health problems need to arise from eating products as food in order for everyone to see? How many more people need to get sick for U.S. companies to realize that the product they call food is actually the source of obesity, mal-nourishment, and growth disabilities? The answer to the last one is the toughest to answer because, in a society where money and status with things are more important than the health and happiness of everyone around you, it doesn't matter to those with greed. Those with greed, with the desire to look good but not actually be good don't care about the possible health issues that follow from eating a so-called nutritious cereal, a nutritious wholesome school lunch, and healthy alternatives to food that cause issues if ingested at the rate suggested by advertisements (soy milk-- no thank you Monsanto. You can keep your manipulation, greed, and toxins to yourself. Roundup Ready? You're lucky the government supports you or else the people who read labels and research pesticides, ingredients and such would have rounded up your asses long ago.)
Be smart about what you put into your body. I'm not saying stop eating burritos or stop cleaning your bathroom. I'm saying, stop thinking that just because the government allows a company to put a product on the shelf, doesn't mean it's safe for your body or the environment.
There are known carcinogens in Lysol cleaning sprays. A safer and better cleaning item to use is something you can mix up at home. In a spray bottle, pour in vinegar 1/3 of the way and water 2/3. Add a bit of lemon juice-- fresh squeezed or bottled. Spray everything to your hearts content and wipe away.
Instead of buying a frozen burrito, buy the tortillas (read the labels-- food should NOT be able to last more than two weeks once it's opened without being refrigerated. If you buy a tortilla brand and you've opened it, let it sit on the counter for two weeks, it still doesn't have mold or anything growing on it, then you shouldn't be eating it), meat/beans, cheese and such yourself. Save money, make more, and know exactly what you're putting in it.
These are just examples of how you can control the amount of chemicals that you breathe in and let into your body, though I highly suggest the lemon vinegar spray. I use it all the time in the kitchen and bathroom and I haven't gotten sick in over a year.
Use what comes from the earth instead of using products created in a lab that need to be tested time and again and still have strong potential to harm you and your family.
I didn't get nearly as much of my school work done. I don't know why but I've been having trouble finding the information I need for one of the assignments. I mean, I have a bunch of notes that could potentially be the main points needed but there isn't enough supporting information (it's mostly speculation which is probably what the professor wants--BS papers. Who doesn't love those?).
So tomorrow and Wednesday just got even more busy.
My game plan for tomorrow is:
Wake up at 8:15.
Feed Penny, walk her.
20 minutes on the elliptical.
Breakfast and school stuff.
Go to the mall and get two new bras so I'm not in sweaty itchy ones during the cruise (the ones I have are just washed but I don't know how much I'll be sweating on the cruise nor how often I'll actually be in my bathing suit).
Pick up Kaitlin for Susy Tuesday.
Go get my eyebrows done.
Come back to the apartment and do nails.
Probably some Just Dance!
Lunch somewhere in there.
After I bring Kaitlin home, try and get some school stuff in.
Make the list of super crucial items to pack for the wedding & cruise.
Wednesday:
Wake up 8:15.
Feed & walk Penny.
20 minutes elliptical.
Breakfast, school stuff for about an hour.
Packing.
On the road by early to mid-afternoon depending on when Alex gets off work.
When I get home, dinner with my parents. School work.
Bed time.
Thursday:
Best fren' time!!!
School stuff at night if it's not done and I have time.
While I don't consider the coming weeks to be true chaos, I do define it as such because they will be very different from the norm. I will be continuing my good habits of eating my fruits and veggies while being active and working out. Other than that I will need to set myself to a strict to do list for the next two days in order for my trip home, the wedding, and the cruise to be as stress free as possible.
Monday To Do:
Normal Monday morning routine plus the complex's gym and a long walk with Penny.
I need to call my allergist to see about whether I should wait until after the cruise to start my treatment.
Then I need to text Colie to see about her availability for Thursday.
Afterwards is strictly dedicated to school work. Getting assignments done and in early so I'm not worried about them when I have to pay per minute for Internet on the cruise.
Depending on whether or not I finish all the school work I need to finish, I can work on my brother and Jenny's wedding gift. I don't think it counts as last minute if I've had everything and just need to put it all together.
Tuesday To Do:
Susy Tuesday will prevail! So of course I'm going to spend time with Kaitlin. We re going to do our nails together. I decided to just do it at home to save money.
If the wedding gift still isn't done I can work on it while Kaitlin's over. It's been a while since we go crafty together.
I also need a refresher makeup session. Luckily I have all the stuff I need so Kaitlin doesn't have to lug even half of her supply.
I'm sure we ll think of more fun stuff to do along the way.
There are more and more songs that I enjoy only for the chorus and it makes me with I had a cool talent with mixing music like that girl in Pitch Perfect.
When I went to start writing this blog post I couldn't think of anything other than remnants of my conversation with Alex about an article on 'Fat' and this song.
What started the conversation on body weight and such was this article. While it is written well, the science behind it isn't there. If you know me at all, I am not a fat shame-r nor am I a skinny bitch. However, an article like this is so misguided. Yes, I want people who are over weight to find and hold onto their confidence and be happy but there is nothing healthy about being unhealthy. The linked article's second 'fact' is what really burst my bubble. The title of number two's section?: Fat people don't all have poor eating and exercise habits.
Um... what? No. Just no. People who are excessively overweight (obese) do indeed have either bad eating habits, poor to no exercise/activity habits, or both. If you change what you eat and how much you eat-- that alone is going to change your weight (and your health). Adding more activity to your life will also change your weight (and health). While some people are 'lucky' with high metabolisms and can eat as much as they want (some have trouble gaining weight), others will feel the weight of unluckiness.
Now obesity has nothing to do with luck. Yes, a person's entire family may have a history of obesity but generally people eat the same exact food and adopt the same habits as their family--thus contributing to them following suite with the "genetic obesity." Logically, it has nothing to do with genetics but everything to do with habits. If a person's parents eat three big macs a day, and they go on to eat three big macs a day, they are most likely going to have a similar weight and health level.
The third 'fact' in this article is titled: Fat itself isn't unhealthy. Okay, I'm listening again because it is true that the body does need small amounts of fat (healthy fats like that from nuts and avocado). But then I read the section and I was frustrated again with the lack of scientific evidence and consideration this person contributed to the writing of this article. I will share the section that made me just discredit this author:
"If being fat were inherently bad for us, then weight loss should bring about innumerable health benefits. But that's not always the case: Multiple studies have seen little to no connection between weight loss and decreased risk of mortality.
In fact, some studies have found that fat people are more likely to survive cardiac events and that being overweight can have a positive influence on longevity.
What's more, losing significant weight is very difficult, and intense yo-yo dieting can cause plenty of health problems, too."
First of all, we all die. I've spoken about this with all you readers a couple times before. We all die whether we are the most fit or the most unhealthy person in the world.
Second, 'fat people' are more likely to have cardiac events and do so at younger ages that others. Usually the other percentage of people who have cardiac events are elderly.
Third, yes losing weight can be a challenge when you have to change all your habits to see healthy successful results. 'Yo-yo dieting' as this author refers to main-stream America's definition of dieting, can of course be bad because this so called yo-yo-ness is based on quick fixes which don't really work. The only healthy way to lose weight is indeed by changing what we eat and our activity level. Start where you can then build up from there. Cut out sodas, eat more green veggies, take your dog for a walk around the block (they can be the sweetest motivators), start swimming, go for a hike, join a spinning class-- it all adds up as long as you keep building. Enjoy a slice or two of your favorite pizza but don't eat it every night-- you eat for nutrition and you can't waist so many eating sessions on food with such a narrowed, limited nutrient food. If you feel 'guilty' after eating the slice or two even though you enjoyed them, go for an extra walk around the block.
The quality of our lives is dependent on our health.
Our health depends on our habits.
Habits can be made and broken.
P.S.
I just want to make sure I'm leaving you on a good note, reader. I think everyone, no matter their size, is beautiful in their own unique way; I believe that the issue that keeps coming up is health. If a person is told by a doctor that they are at a very unhealthy weight (including the consideration of muscle), they should not take it as an insult. Instead it should be taken as a genuine concern. Being over weight is a serious matter and causes serious health issues for the individual now and in the long run. It's not fat shaming when someone expresses genuine concern for those with super excess weight; it's called being compassionate and recognizing that our society lacks a healthy system for supporting healthy eating and activity habits within families.
