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All righty, I've already unpacked so I feel pretty accomplished in that department. So I'm living at home again, instead of out of a suitcase. Yay.
Slept yesterday from 2 to 8pm, then again from 12:45am (about) to 5:30am. So far I haven't feel sleepy again...although I did wake up super-hungry. Jetlagging (is that a word?) is weeeeird.
Working on a new drawing; hopefully I'll get it done soon. Wanna take advantage of this semi-decent drawing bug I've got going so far, before it dies on me or something.
Let's see....there's an open house at the reception place my parents and I booked for the wedding. Dad's out of town (poo!), so Mom and I will be going to that. I'm guessing they'll be showcasing their services (i.e. food, flower arrangements, etc.) so it'll be nice to experience all of this first-hand.
Mom was having her doubts this morning about the bridesmaid dress' choice; mainly because it's a two-colour dress, and she's not sure if the colour combo will look good. It'd be red with some black areas. I can't see how that could look wrong, but we'll see. Besides, we can explore other colour combo options anyway. It's not the end of the world...and honestly it's one of the least of my worries right now.
What I'm concerned about so far is getting the church booked for real. Being a Catholic church, there's a few more steps involved, such as showing our baptismal certificates, meeting with a deacon/priest, filling out paperwork, arranging for our pre-marital course (however it runs), etc. Pretty much have all our ducks lined in a row. And considering I've been attending Catholic mass in such and on-and-off manner, I don't know how that will fare with them (ick, so strict). I do have all my sacraments up to date though. =/
It's so weird; I feel like I'm going through the motions via the Catholic church more for the sake of my family and Alex's (and well, Alex himself), than for my own sake. I'd honestly just hire a Christian non-denominational priest and get it done and over with. I have nothing against the pre-marital counseling (in fact, I said I wanted it as soon as I got engaged, pretty much), but yeah...I've been going through a lot of "denominational confusion" right now. I don't feel very Catholic. Christian, yeah...just not Catholic. I'd probably feel more at "home" just talking to the Presbyterian church people I've been working with (for daycare and preschool) and having them perform the ceremony, because they know me and can testify to who I am. And they feel more approachable to me. With the Catholic church? Not so. Go in, sit down, listen to mass, go home. Hardly any interaction. In part it's my fault; I don't usually linger, but on the other hand I don't know...it's just never been that inviting (to me). I honestly didn't learn about true Christian community outside a service/mass/whathaveyou till I attended a non-Catholic church. But maybe it's just been my experience. Dunno.
Gotta wait and see how things go, I guess...
OK, gonna go shower and eat something. I guess this would be...dinner? It's 8pm in South Africa, after all ;)
Slept yesterday from 2 to 8pm, then again from 12:45am (about) to 5:30am. So far I haven't feel sleepy again...although I did wake up super-hungry. Jetlagging (is that a word?) is weeeeird.
Working on a new drawing; hopefully I'll get it done soon. Wanna take advantage of this semi-decent drawing bug I've got going so far, before it dies on me or something.
Let's see....there's an open house at the reception place my parents and I booked for the wedding. Dad's out of town (poo!), so Mom and I will be going to that. I'm guessing they'll be showcasing their services (i.e. food, flower arrangements, etc.) so it'll be nice to experience all of this first-hand.
Mom was having her doubts this morning about the bridesmaid dress' choice; mainly because it's a two-colour dress, and she's not sure if the colour combo will look good. It'd be red with some black areas. I can't see how that could look wrong, but we'll see. Besides, we can explore other colour combo options anyway. It's not the end of the world...and honestly it's one of the least of my worries right now.
What I'm concerned about so far is getting the church booked for real. Being a Catholic church, there's a few more steps involved, such as showing our baptismal certificates, meeting with a deacon/priest, filling out paperwork, arranging for our pre-marital course (however it runs), etc. Pretty much have all our ducks lined in a row. And considering I've been attending Catholic mass in such and on-and-off manner, I don't know how that will fare with them (ick, so strict). I do have all my sacraments up to date though. =/
It's so weird; I feel like I'm going through the motions via the Catholic church more for the sake of my family and Alex's (and well, Alex himself), than for my own sake. I'd honestly just hire a Christian non-denominational priest and get it done and over with. I have nothing against the pre-marital counseling (in fact, I said I wanted it as soon as I got engaged, pretty much), but yeah...I've been going through a lot of "denominational confusion" right now. I don't feel very Catholic. Christian, yeah...just not Catholic. I'd probably feel more at "home" just talking to the Presbyterian church people I've been working with (for daycare and preschool) and having them perform the ceremony, because they know me and can testify to who I am. And they feel more approachable to me. With the Catholic church? Not so. Go in, sit down, listen to mass, go home. Hardly any interaction. In part it's my fault; I don't usually linger, but on the other hand I don't know...it's just never been that inviting (to me). I honestly didn't learn about true Christian community outside a service/mass/whathaveyou till I attended a non-Catholic church. But maybe it's just been my experience. Dunno.
Gotta wait and see how things go, I guess...
OK, gonna go shower and eat something. I guess this would be...dinner? It's 8pm in South Africa, after all ;)