A pile of thank you's and invites...

This week's goals: Complete thank you's from the bridal shower this past weekend and mail out invitations for the wedding.

Quite hefty goals.

Along with that, I want to visit Ashford University this week and complete my application for admission. Then, onward and upward to my future with Will and my future as a teacher, both of which I am VERY excited about! :-)

Will talked about moving to California today. I'm not sure how I feel about this. Fantastic weather... and 1500 miles away from my family. Hmmm...

I guess I can't think of anything else too exciting going on in my life... I've been working about 22 hours a week (WAY less than I'd like), helping my extended family, and planning a wedding. It keeps me plenty busy.

Something I'm in love with right now...

Cozi. Amazing. Pure awesome in a website. I've only been using this site for less than 24 hours, but it's so simple that I think it's a habit I can stick to. I set this site up using my new e-mail that I'll use after I'm married, so it has all of Will and my information in it. Right now, I'm using it as a way keep us organized for things left to do for the wedding. After I return to school, I can use it for that.

There is a place for me to journal and type a few sentences of what happened in my life on a certain day. These can be set to sent to family members as a monthly newsletter of what's going on in my life. I have a section to create "to do" lists which can also be texted to my phone. I can create shopping lists, which can yes, be texted to my phone! Additionally, Cozi can be viewed from my desktop via a little widget.

I think the calendar is the best feature! I can enter appointments and even put in how often they occur (like every year for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) Cozi has even entered in U.S. holidays and other days of interest (such as Tax Day!) Everything on Cozi can be edited, except the days found on the U.S. calendar. Also, if you aren't from the U.S. you can import other calendars, such as a Canadian or British calendar.



This is what my home screen looks like (also set to my web browser's home page now).

There is a great "messages" section which allows you to send messages to the phone or e-mail of every family member whose information is registered on the site.

The "Live Simply" section has dinner ideas, organization, and a million other things that are quick and easy reads for helping make your life simpler and more organized!

Now that you've seen my new method for organization, what do you do to stay organized?

Wedding Countdown & Plans

Whoa. That much time, huh? Currently, this wedding counter tells me I have 2 months and 12 days until I'm married. That means, I only have 2 months and 12 days to apply for the marriage license, finish registering, plan decorations, look for (what seems like) a million addresses, print invitations, arrange a get-away for a few days, contact the flower shop, get dress alterations done, visit with caterers, decide on music for both the ceremony and all those "special" dances at the reception, contact baker, order his wedding band/get mine sized, and a million other things I'm sure I'm forgetting...

The good news is... I'm not feeling all that stressed about everything. I have a million lists started and have a great family who's willing to help me with all my planning. I am even able to request days off so that I can take time to plan and relax... The only problem is that then I'm not making any money... I need a less stressful job! One where I don't have to listen to everyone gossip and complain! But for now, it's ok...