An homeage to five years.

I know it's annoying to brag sometimes, but I figure if there's a time to do it, it'd be now. Five years ago today, I started the day with my best friends, probably getting ready to take some fun photos before Zac and I would be married in Pacific Palisades...

Actually strike that, the fun photos started way before the wedding day (above, for example, genius posing during a post-bridal shower hang out session) 

These, however, were from that morning getting ready for the big day. Lots of laughs for an early morning!

Before the big ceremony, Zac and I met with the Rabbi for a sweet moment where we signed the marriage licenses (with our witnesses/ men of honor). Rabbi Barclay was much more eloquent than my memory serves, but he basically explained how by us holding on to the napkin after he let go, we were showing that we didn't have any misgivings about the leap we were about to make... I think holding on symbolized our commitment, maybe? Like I said, he was more eloquent than myself..

Then, we took a few photos..

My favorite shot. It so captured the moment. 

A perfect candid of us waiting for our grand entrance to James Brown's "I Feel Good" 

As you can see, the day was filled with lots of love. But what I really wanted to write about is how fortunate I've been during the five years since that day. This last week I was sick with strep throat, and 35 weeks pregnant might I add. I was misdiagnosed, and had to wait a week for the anti-biotics that my body really needed. It was miserable. And Zac was such a trooper. He took great care of me. In sickness and in health-- just like he promised.

And then, today, I got to listen as Zac held James on his shoulders to help put up the gift he got me for our anniversary. It's pretty funny for a couple reasons. First of all, I'm not so sure how I feel about cliches sayings like this- but it's the thought that counts, so I love it. Secondly, tradition actually says to get a wood gift for a five year present, and you know Zac didn't do that on purpose. So he got lucky on that one!

I guess all I wanted to say is that I am grateful. Some marriages don't last five years, but we're going strong. We were supposed to go whale watching today, but at the last minute read: "no pregnant ladies" (or something  exclusionary like that!) Of course I was disappointed, but we didn't let it ruin our day. We still went on a date that turned out to be wonderful. And best yet, we get to sleep in tomorrow thanks to James being at Gramma and Gramps' house. So amen to that. And amen for Zac agreeing to love me forever those five years ago. I'm sure happy he did. 

:)

What did you want to be when you grew up?

At one point, when I was a kid,  I wanted to be an astronomer. I remember my mom saying that I'd have to work at night if I chose to study the stars. Isn't that silly! I totally believed her. Ha. 

Now, I think I'd settle for a telescope. Once we buy a house, (whenever that is) I hope to invest in one that we can keep in the backyard. I'd love to admire, learn, and explore the stars with it. Plus, I think it's a better fit for me to do it for fun instead of for a job. Space is so breathtaking and incomprehensible, isn't it? What did you want to be when you were little? 

Off The Grid

Say hello to my little friend.

So, funny story. The other night, I was half asleep when I set my alarm on my old iphone... and instead of setting the phone back on the nightstand, I (accidentally) placed it in my mug of WATER. I didn't even realize it until two hours later, when I went to take a sip of water, and my phone literally hit me in the face. Let's just say it was too late to be salvaged. At least I had it a while..

So I proceeded through the next few days "off the grid" without my cell phone. I guess I wasn't really.. I had my work cell phone, and of course the computer at home. To be honest, I even had our home phone! But I have to say, without facebook to fall back on as a mode of communication to mass groups of people (since I deactivated my account in January), I really felt disconnected. Since our phones are holders of so much information now, I felt a little lost with out it. I felt so unreachable. Hardly anyone knows my home phone number, and so many of us text now, I imagined people texting me and thinking I just wasn't responding. Obviously, I'm not that popular, and I'm sure that didn't even happen, but I thought it was an interesting reflection. 

Anyway, the next order of business: finding a suitable new case to fit the my new phone: 

So far, I'm digging this gold on gold! What do you think? 

How would you do without your personal  phone for 3 or 4 days?

This is brilliant.

I love this post so much. The Secret Problems of Other Couples gives a crucial perspective to what is considered a "good enough" relationship. The article points out that our idea of a good enough relationship is unfairly biased, and I can relate. Since I think the video and article does this topic more justice than I can put into words, I'll just encourage you to read it.

(Imagine: Will and Kate probably struggle too!)