March Madness

Happy Easter everyone! This was our first holiday as an engaged couple. Families up the wazoo. Imagine about 20 different personalities at the same table for brunch. Imagine the panic when someone speaks up to complain about the food or the service or the reservations. But all I needed was a simple squeeze of Anthony's hand to know it was all going to be okay, and that we are so lucky to have a sabado gigante family that is coming together to support us as a unit.

Engagement pics to come. We're fixin' to have some engagement announcements sent out soon, too! Everything is going splendidly, for now. We're totally booked (appointment-wise) in April, and I hope to get most of our vendors picked out by May or June, so I don't have to worry about too much. Anthony will be going back to school for his graduate program next week. I'm excited for him! I, too, will be taking some classes: yoga and step aerobics. I'm excited for myself. We've also got other events coming up, too: Coachella in April, Gomez in May, Wicked (The Musical) in June and other things in between! Ah yes, and since we'd given up beef for Lent, we owe each other big beef dinners at our favorite places: Anthony's burger joint in LA, and for me, my beloved prime rib. So nice to feel bloated and heavy again! I'm sorry everyone; I can't be a vegetarian. I really want to be, believe me. It's hard.

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Asianminster

Last Saturday we strolled around the city of Westminster and around Little Saigon. On Sunday we had lunch in Monterey Park. For anyone who doesn't know the area, these cities are Asian Galore. Everything is Asian!

It was Annie who said "This is your life now."
It was DJ who said "Did you ever think you would step foot inside an Asian supermarket?"
No I never thought I would. I never thought I would walk amongst a crowd and be taller than everyone. I never thought I would eat half the food I've eaten just this past week alone. I never thought I would accept a change in my lifestyle for anyone.

Of course Annie isn't just anyone.
Love pushes me to just go with the flow and accept the stares I get. It's really not that big of a deal but it is funny when Annie brings it up. I mean it's not everyday you see a Mexican walking around an Asian strip mall.

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Okay, I can relax a little...

So, we've been on edge and all riled up because we were worrying about booking the church and the reception site. This past week, we've been able to book both. So yeah, we're very relieved. But, there's no backing out now! I guess I'm stuck with Anthony whether I like it or not. Sorry, boys. jk :)

I would love to post where the church and the reception site will be, but I think we'll keep that a surprise until we can get some announcements and save-the-dates out. More info to come! Yay us.

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