11 Weeks Left!?!

Today was our engagement photo session. I've read from lots of places that you should try out your hairstyle for your wedding for special occasions. So I did, HUGE MISTAKE. As you can see, my hair looks terrible! I got up early and got to the salon at 9:30. I told him the hairstyle I wanted (up) and he told me that it was too easy and said "no offense, but that is what old people do in China." I figured since he went to school in New York that he'd do a good job so I trusted him. I wanted to cry after I got it done. I went to the mall to get a free trial make up done by Lancome and I think the make up turned out great. Afterwards I went to get my nails done and the ladies at Bahama Nails conversed with me on where to get my hair done and made me feel better.

Since I felt bad that I had got all dolled up and just didn't like my hair that we would go and take pictures anyway. However, I asked the photographer if he wouldn't mind just doing one hour today and another hour another day. He was fine with it and I'll have to take an hour off work on a Tuesday morning to get it done.

Saturday Eric, my mom, and I got a lot of things done. We went and picked out a tux style for the groomsmen and Eric. Then my mom dragged me to the Indian ladies doing the eyebrows with thread. It hurt so badly, my eyebrows bled and were red, but I admit for 5 minutes it was worth it. Then we headed to Estee Lauder to get a trial make-up which I loved the lipstick color but didn't care so much for my eyes. We then went to (tiny) Chinatown to buy our favors, red envelopes, and I got a qipao. I think it looks beautiful and will just have to steam it before the wedding. I can't wait to wear it! That evening we met the band and talked to them about our first dance and if they cared if we had a Laotian band. They didn't so be prepared to listen to some "exotic" music at our reception! :o)

By the way, I want to say thanks to a lot of people who have helped me during this rough time by either lending an ear or giving me some good advice about my work situation. Thanks to the girls in the Honors Program: Vanessa, Jessica (and Killian), and Lindsay for calling, coming in, or allowing me to have an escape. A special thanks to Jenny for making me flower pens in my wedding colors (see above). Thanks too, to Sarah, Rebecca, Yoon, and fluffy-head Aaron for checking in on me. Last week was incredibly difficult for me and it was so great to have such great supports willing to offer their help and ear. Of course, too, Eric for the tough nights and mornings when the emotions hit the worse for being there to be a shoulder to cry on or an ear of steel to listen to me vent. I'm so lucky to be marrying him in 11 weeks!