So yesterday at work, my coworker Sarah sent me a link to a you tube video. It was Chris Medina's American Idol audition. Now I don't know if any of you have seen this video or heard about this amazing honorable man. If you haven't you need to watch the video link ill post below.
Anyway, the story is that Chris's fiancée was in a terrible car accident on October 2, 2009, just two months before they were to get married. She suffered severe brain trauma and they still have yet to walk down the aisle. She has made remarkable progress since her accident and it was amazing to hear what he says about her and his never ending love. It really is a reality check that tomorrow is never guaranteed and we should say we love others as much as possible and be as happy as we can because it is so important.
I have been trying to live my life better ever since I found out some friends of mine from HS have passed in a car accident and this just justifies my philosophy that I don't want to put off tomorrow. I want to do everything I can to make others feel special and appreciated and loved today.
Seeing this video also made me think about Josh and our relationship. Thinking about how hard it would be for me if this happened to him today, since we have two months to go till our wedding day. To think about how much I love him and that my commitment to him is unbreakable and I know it would be so tough, but I would stick by him no matter what. I hope others who have recently gotten married or are thinking about getting married, really think about the commitment because you never know what God will place in front of you, and your commitment and love will be tested.
Chris Medina American Idol
Another day closer to Friday and one more week closer to the wedding. I am so excited to marry the love of my life and my soul mate. I still get butterflies every time I think and talk about him. He is such, such, a great person and I am honored he chose me.
Josh and Amanda
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Countdown Continues
The countdown continues towards the wedding day! Josh and I had a great weekend, he worked on his car, we sold the mobile home, and I spent Saturday helping my mother-in-law find a dress for our wedding. Since we did sell the mobile home, our next project is working on putting a garage on the house. I am really pushing for Josh to get this because it will allow him to spend more time at home with me, instead of always driving out to his parents house to work on his mustang. :-)
Everything else has been going well. A few stressful things regarding the wedding and the bridal shower, but I feel that it will all work out in the end. I know everyone has the best of intentions, I just find it amazing sometimes how pushing others can be about what they want, when the truth of the matter is, this wedding is about Josh and I. About what we want, and although we want to make everyone happy, our vision for our wedding day should be the most important. I think some people forget that and it can be a little upsetting. However, I am maintaining my positive attitude and reminding myself that the day will be beautiful.
It is Sunday night and the Superbowl is on. I have to say that I am most dissapointed in how the Steelers have been playing, however, I think that most of their downfall has been Roethlisberger's injuries. He really hasn't been on his A-Game and it has shown in his playing tonight. Anyway, I mostly watch the Superbowl for the commercials and they have been pretty good. Not going to lie. However, what is going on with the "Cowboys and Aliens" movie??? As soon as I saw the preview I thought "AWESOME!" Daniel Craig, Olivia Wild, and Harrison Ford. This is going to be a great movie, and then all of a sudden, some weird silver thing comes flying from the corner of the screen and the movie was shot to hell. Nevermind wanting to see that.
Really don't want to go to work tomorrow, and there is a 80% chance of rain..... I AM SO SICK OF THIS WEATHER AND THE RAIN!!! Please! I really want it to be warm. I want to work outside on the landscaping and be a cute little housewife. But this weather just makes me feel depressed. Hopefully the weather will change soon as Puxatony Phil didn't see his shadow and we should get an early spring. Yay!!! Bathingsuit season!
Well there is 0.49 seconds left in this Superbowl and it looks like the Packers have won. Bummer...I was really rooting for the Steelers. And my Pap Pap lost his $5.00 bet that the score would end in either "4" or "7" either way. Oh well. War Eagle! I will sign off for tonight and go cuddle with my amazing future husband. I am so blessed and loved and cannot believe I have been given so much and God has given me such amazing blessings.
Everything else has been going well. A few stressful things regarding the wedding and the bridal shower, but I feel that it will all work out in the end. I know everyone has the best of intentions, I just find it amazing sometimes how pushing others can be about what they want, when the truth of the matter is, this wedding is about Josh and I. About what we want, and although we want to make everyone happy, our vision for our wedding day should be the most important. I think some people forget that and it can be a little upsetting. However, I am maintaining my positive attitude and reminding myself that the day will be beautiful.
It is Sunday night and the Superbowl is on. I have to say that I am most dissapointed in how the Steelers have been playing, however, I think that most of their downfall has been Roethlisberger's injuries. He really hasn't been on his A-Game and it has shown in his playing tonight. Anyway, I mostly watch the Superbowl for the commercials and they have been pretty good. Not going to lie. However, what is going on with the "Cowboys and Aliens" movie??? As soon as I saw the preview I thought "AWESOME!" Daniel Craig, Olivia Wild, and Harrison Ford. This is going to be a great movie, and then all of a sudden, some weird silver thing comes flying from the corner of the screen and the movie was shot to hell. Nevermind wanting to see that.
Really don't want to go to work tomorrow, and there is a 80% chance of rain..... I AM SO SICK OF THIS WEATHER AND THE RAIN!!! Please! I really want it to be warm. I want to work outside on the landscaping and be a cute little housewife. But this weather just makes me feel depressed. Hopefully the weather will change soon as Puxatony Phil didn't see his shadow and we should get an early spring. Yay!!! Bathingsuit season!
Well there is 0.49 seconds left in this Superbowl and it looks like the Packers have won. Bummer...I was really rooting for the Steelers. And my Pap Pap lost his $5.00 bet that the score would end in either "4" or "7" either way. Oh well. War Eagle! I will sign off for tonight and go cuddle with my amazing future husband. I am so blessed and loved and cannot believe I have been given so much and God has given me such amazing blessings.
Monday, January 24, 2011
2010 BCS National Champions, Steeler's Football, And Much More!
Well we are now the 2010 National Champions!! Cam is going to the NFL, so is Fairley, and many other amazing Auburn players. I am so sad to see them go but I couldn't imagine staying either if I was a 6 foot 6 inch 240 lb man with an amazing smile!
The wedding countdown is 82 days! I cannot believe it is coming so fast. It is weird to think we have been engaged almost a year! I am so excited to start off this summer with a new hubby and a new house! Surrounded by friends who all live close by! You know what that means....POOL DAYS! I cannot wait to get some sun, drink some beer, eat hamburgers and laugh!
Over the past month or so, I have really been trying hard to laugh more and not take life so seriously. I mean a job, sure it gives you some money in your pocket, but as far as letting it run your life, that is for the birds. I don't want to live my life upset, mad, or frustrated just because of a job. Therefore, I have been looking at life as a bucket. When I wake up in the morning I put my work bucket in my car and carry it around with me all day. When I leave, I leave it at the door and won't pick it up until the next morning. Meaning no talk, discussion, or thoughts about work! It has been working well so far.
So this past weekend, Josh and I worked on turning an old antique door into a headboard for our bed. Talk about work! It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. It took us all Saturday and half a day Sunday to complete it. I am so glad Josh is such a handy man, because I wouldn't have the slightest idea how to bolt the board to the bed frame, but he did it in less than 10 minutes. :-)
We left the original stain on the door, but matched the side posts to the door. Below is a picture
The wedding countdown is 82 days! I cannot believe it is coming so fast. It is weird to think we have been engaged almost a year! I am so excited to start off this summer with a new hubby and a new house! Surrounded by friends who all live close by! You know what that means....POOL DAYS! I cannot wait to get some sun, drink some beer, eat hamburgers and laugh!
Over the past month or so, I have really been trying hard to laugh more and not take life so seriously. I mean a job, sure it gives you some money in your pocket, but as far as letting it run your life, that is for the birds. I don't want to live my life upset, mad, or frustrated just because of a job. Therefore, I have been looking at life as a bucket. When I wake up in the morning I put my work bucket in my car and carry it around with me all day. When I leave, I leave it at the door and won't pick it up until the next morning. Meaning no talk, discussion, or thoughts about work! It has been working well so far.
So this past weekend, Josh and I worked on turning an old antique door into a headboard for our bed. Talk about work! It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. It took us all Saturday and half a day Sunday to complete it. I am so glad Josh is such a handy man, because I wouldn't have the slightest idea how to bolt the board to the bed frame, but he did it in less than 10 minutes. :-)
We left the original stain on the door, but matched the side posts to the door. Below is a picture
It turned out beautifully and really completes the look of our bedroom!
Some other good news! The Steeler's are going to the Superbowl!!! I think it's February 16th and I cannot wait to cheer them on!
I hope to post more soon so keep following!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
SEC Champions and National Championship Bound
WWWWAAAAARRRRRRR EEEEAAGGGGLLLLEEEE!!
We are SEC Champions! What an amazing, wonderful season we have had! Not only has our season been off the charts, we are now going to Arizona to play for the National Championship. Never in the history of football has two state schools gone back to back to the National Championship and never has two state schools have Heisman Trophy winners!
I know I haven't posted in awhile but nothing new and exciting has really happened. I went home for Thanksgiving and tried on my wedding dress!!! I DO NOT have to have ONE thing altered!!! I was shocked and so in love with my dress! I think I look really great! I hope Josh thinks so.
Also bought a clip to go in my hair and can't wait to see how the whole look comes together. I am so excited!
We watched the game at my friend Gina's house over the weekend, she lives in our neighborhood, along with so many other wonderful people we know! It is really beginning to feel like the holidays and I can't wait for Christmas to get here! We apply for our marriage license and meet with the officiant!
We are SEC Champions! What an amazing, wonderful season we have had! Not only has our season been off the charts, we are now going to Arizona to play for the National Championship. Never in the history of football has two state schools gone back to back to the National Championship and never has two state schools have Heisman Trophy winners!
I know I haven't posted in awhile but nothing new and exciting has really happened. I went home for Thanksgiving and tried on my wedding dress!!! I DO NOT have to have ONE thing altered!!! I was shocked and so in love with my dress! I think I look really great! I hope Josh thinks so.
Also bought a clip to go in my hair and can't wait to see how the whole look comes together. I am so excited!
We watched the game at my friend Gina's house over the weekend, she lives in our neighborhood, along with so many other wonderful people we know! It is really beginning to feel like the holidays and I can't wait for Christmas to get here! We apply for our marriage license and meet with the officiant!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Still Undefeated!
So, I haven't posted anything in awhile because we have been so busy moving into our new house that there just hasn't been enough time to breathe, let alone write!
We moved in! Yay! Everything is moved from the mobile home and it is clean, up, and ready for sale! Now all we need is a buyer. This past weekend was Homecoming and Josh and I went to the game using a co-worker's tickets. Mr. Burgess had amazing seats! We had chair backs and everything! We got to cuddle in the seats and Cam Newton came over and waved at the crowd and we even got to do "The Wave"
Nothing more exciting than what I have shared and will continue to blog when time allows and more exciting things develop in my life :-) Josh and I are so lucky and so blessed to have such amazing people in our lives and we cherish every one of them.
We moved in! Yay! Everything is moved from the mobile home and it is clean, up, and ready for sale! Now all we need is a buyer. This past weekend was Homecoming and Josh and I went to the game using a co-worker's tickets. Mr. Burgess had amazing seats! We had chair backs and everything! We got to cuddle in the seats and Cam Newton came over and waved at the crowd and we even got to do "The Wave"
After half-time we went downtown to prepare for the toilet paper and bought some pretty Auburn plates I have been eye-balling for months.
Aren't they gorgeous! Now I will be able to use them for the Georgia game when I cook for Josh and I!! :-)
I am sooooo ready for the Georgia game and the Alabama game! I worry about the Alabama game, not because of our team, but because Ill be watching it with my family, and they tend to think that my whooping and hollering is unnecessary when in fact I cannot help myself. I am even more excited about the Alabama game because I will be trying on my wedding dress for the first time, two hours before the game!
I haven't put it on since I ordered in back in March! I know it is the right dress because I forced my granny and my mom to go to Savannah and look at it when it finally came in. (hehehe) They really are the best!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
LSU and New House
War Eagle!
Today Auburn takes on the LSU Tigers and I am extremely nervous! Not only is Auburn undefeated, LSU players are bruisers and out for blood. Work has been crazy lately, as many new prospective students have been interested in Auburn since we are doing so well in football. :-) Amazing how football has such a draw with the American public.
So, its been awhile since I posted last and we have made leaps and bounds with the house! We move in October 27th! Which is in 4 days!!! I cannot believe it! I am so excited! Im going to post the pictures of the house so everyone can see!!!
Today Auburn takes on the LSU Tigers and I am extremely nervous! Not only is Auburn undefeated, LSU players are bruisers and out for blood. Work has been crazy lately, as many new prospective students have been interested in Auburn since we are doing so well in football. :-) Amazing how football has such a draw with the American public.
So, its been awhile since I posted last and we have made leaps and bounds with the house! We move in October 27th! Which is in 4 days!!! I cannot believe it! I am so excited! Im going to post the pictures of the house so everyone can see!!!
That is all for now! We are so excited and cannot wait to get everything moved in and settled! Ill blog again soon with pictures of us moving in!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Soon To Be Proud Home Owners
Okay, as everyone knows, I am a woman, and we change our minds.....A LOT. Therefore, "we" have decided to purchase the home I had mentioned in my earlier post!!! I AM SO EXCITED I CANNOT SEE STRAIGHT!!! Thus far, our closing date is October 27th! That is the weekend of the Ole Miss/Auburn game in Oxford Miss. It is a great chance to move in and enjoy the fresh fallI air! My parents are coming aswell to help us move in and get settled!
I cannot wait to put up decorations and get ready for the holidays. I have been obsessed with Pottery Barn and their fall collections, however, Josh and I have been saving, saving, saving so that we can buy anything we may need come move in day!
War Eagle!
I cannot wait to put up decorations and get ready for the holidays. I have been obsessed with Pottery Barn and their fall collections, however, Josh and I have been saving, saving, saving so that we can buy anything we may need come move in day!
War Eagle!
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