So I’ve had a pretty interesting week and a half. Last week (April 10th) was our 11 Year Anniversary. Spent 4 really fun days in Tahoe, but only got to snowboard for 1 day with the warming weather and tight budget we had. The mini vacation went great except for one night when I think I was a bit hormonal. See the thing is I asked Miles to talk to his brother and Lauren about the date they are planning their wedding. Originally, they had made plans to get married in August of this year, but for some reason they decided to change it to next year. Well…that is a huge (and I mean HUGE!) problem. First issue, in the Filipino culture, it is bad luck for siblings to get married in the same year (something about an imbalance in nature and family). Second, they are planning a date so close to ours that it would be a big problem for everyone in the wedding financially (Miles, his sister, me, etc.). Third, also because of they close date, it would be such a burden to have Miles family from out of state fly in twice in a three month period and it would be mean to make them choose to go to one wedding and not the other. Fourth, I think it’s only fair that after waiting 11 years to get married (well it will be 12 by then) that we get to marry first. Especially since this will be his brother’s second marriage and Lauren is like a teenager still. Anyways, so Miles being the way he is did not put his foot down when he talked to his brother and had decided we should change the date we want to marry. I went ballistic of course for all the reasons above and I did not have a very good Wednesday night last week because of it. Miles has finally decided to talk to them again and emphasize the importance of them moving their wedding date. Actually he made this decision after a bit of crying and him realizing that I have agreed not to have an engagement ring or proposal. If I sacrifice something I’ve always wanted, I think he should do everything in his power to talk some sense into his brother and at least give me the date that us two have debated over the last couple years. Drama already huh?
Well I had a great weekend! Saturday, my cousins had decided to have a fiesta for Richelle because it was the first day of her month long leave for her wedding. Our fiesta included: Rock Band, Margaritas, Tequila shots, Tamales, King Taco Tacos, 10 lbs of marinated chicken, a George Foreman Grill, Sombreros, Fake Mustaches, and a bunch of Filipino girls attempting to say everything in Spanish! Great Fun let me tell you! I’ll post the pictures soon. On Sunday my aunt threw Richelle a bridal shower and I thought it would be nice and clean because the theme was a tea party, but holy moly old ladies can be really dirty! The games, decorations, and gifts were almost as bad as our bachelorette stuff!
Today I finally got to talk to my parents since Miles and I first told them about our decision to have a wedding next year. My parents are ten times more excited than I am! So my mom has spoken to a priest that is a family friend and he has agreed to perform the ceremony for us. He also gave my mom advice on how to take care of Miles and my situation. Since Miles is not Catholic and he has never been baptized nor ever practiced any type of religion, the marriage process gets a little complicated. Apparently the best way to take care of business is to ask for permission for the Bishop or Archdiocese to assist Miles in becoming a Catholic or allowing us to marry without him converting. Miles and I will be going to Our Lady of Angels Cathedral on Friday with my parents to take care of this situation. We will also be meeting with the church we want to get married in to see if we can reserve the date. I guess St. Charles is super popular and there is sometimes a year waiting list. So much crap and comes out of making one single decision. My mom and dad have so many plans already. My mom wants my dress made in the Philippines, my dad wants me to have at least 21 sponsors, and we all decided if the music center prices come out reasonable…that is the reception location. Thank goodness my parents have decided to help out a great deal in this wedding! I think it’s mostly because I will probably be the only one of their kids who will have an actual wedding and give them grandchildren. LOL!!! Miles for some reason really wants to pay for it all because he fears allowing my parents to pay for the bulk would allow them complete control over everything. I really don’t think so.
Anyways, what a long blog! Wow! Ok I shall go now then. Dawson’s Creek is starting in 20 minutes. I have time to Mar Bath before it starts! LOL!!!! I crack myself up!
