Today was a long and fun NANCY DAY. I started out in the morning with a wedding dress appointment at a boutique in Georgetown. I've only tried dresses once and that was in Chicago a few weeks ago. This was my second trip. When I got engaged, I was determined to find a fitted, lace dress. Now I'm trying to keep an open mind. Several of my GFs have told me that they thought they knew what they wanted to wear for their weddings but then when they tried on other styles and cuts, they ended up loving something else. So in Chicago, I tried on the fitted lace styles and loved them. This time I tried on A-line and ball gown styles. They weren't as bad as I thought they would be. I like these style on other people but I feel like when I wear something big and poofy, I'm going to be knock people out of my way as I walk around. Anyways, I have more appointments next weeks so hopefully I'll have something picked out by the my end of the month. I still like fitted and lace!
Right now, I like going dress shopping solo. I like to take my time. I also don't want to offend my mom or my friends if they suggest something and I hate it. I'm pretty honest when it comes to clothes. Steve is a firsthand witness. He'll pick something out for me and I'll say, "That's hideous. What were you thinking?" I feel bad because I know he means well but.... Also, I don't want to have too many opinions about my dress. At the end of the day, I just want to like it and I want Steve to like it. Actually, let me rephrase....I want to like it and I want to look skinny in the dress and I want Steve to like it.
After my appointment, I walked to Baked and Wired - a great cafe and bakery. They have great cupcakes and cookies. I LOVE THEIR OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. I will have to add this to Places To See when our friends come in town for our wedding. Anyways, I had a lot of work to do. I'm putting together a little photo gift for my bridal party. This will be my way of asking them to be in our wedding. Unfortunately, I only got through 2 gifts during my 3 hours at Baked and Wired but I did eat 4 oatmeal raisin cookies. These are so good and since they're located in the city, I had no choice but to take advantage of my time there.
I got in my car to head to Arlington to visit my BFF Jill. As I was driving through Georgetown, I noticed that there was no line at Georgetown Cupcakes. NO LINE. This is unheard of. All my friends that have visited have seen the line go around the block. It's ridiculous. Our only friends that have made it inside are Amy Magolan and Nate Bonich. Their line wasn't as bad but still, a line for cupcakes?!?!?! Anyways, I had no intention for cupcakes but when I saw that there was no line, I had to make a quick stop. Like the stop that you make when you come to screeching halt. M St is a busy street but I just pulled over, put on my hazards, marched in and bought 8 cupcakes. I gave 4 to Jill and 4 for me and Steve. Their salted caramel cupcake is my favorite. The rest are good but not as good as SMB or Sprinkles. So, wedding guests.....you may wait in the line if you wish but I will direct you to other bakeries that are better and they don't have a line.
Sat evening was spent with Jill. Jill and I hung out with her almost 3 yr old son Jagger. He is a cutie pie. He loves playing with toys and coming out with creative presentations to entertain his guests. After playing with Jagger, Jill and I went out for Mexican at El Paso. Great Mexican place in Arlington. When George W. was in office, this was his go to Mexican place. It's not fancy but just plain ol' good food. After dinner, Jill and I were going to go home but then we ended up getting into a good conversation for a couple of hours. So basically, we were driving around with no destination in mind and talking. Finally she just said to pull over in a parking lot so we don't drive around wasting gas. So we continue our conversation in a random strip mall. We could've walked into a bar and continued our talk but for some reason we didn't. Anyways, I always, always, ALWAYS treasure good conversations with my friends. SERIOUSLY, that's what I love to do most. EAT, TALK, LAUGH.
Jill and I have been friends for 15 years. We met at college and we studied abroad together. I often refer to Jill as BK - BUZZ KILL. She doesn't mean to be a Kill Joy but she is my friend that will always question what I'm doing or "poke holes" in any idea that I may have just to make sure that I'm thinking of the possible consequences or possible fallouts. It's great to bounce ideas off of her because she makes me think things through before taking action.
Aside from her BK side, Jill is an extremely loyal and caring friend. I'm not perfect by any means but I always know she will be by my side and give me all the unconditional love and support. I am grateful to have her in my life! It's been fun "growing up" together....from college, to life after school, now through motherhood, and marriage.....can't imagine growing up without Jill. LOVE YOU, BK!!!
Today I'm grateful for....
1. Great day with my BFF Jill!
2. I only ate 2 cupcakes and 4 cookies....I know that sounds bad but that's the only bad stuff I've eaten in 5 days so that is a mini victory.
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