So wedding'd out...

GREAT style of dress



Color for my bride's maids dresses AND groomsmen kerchiefs



FOR MY BRIDESMAIDS

1. I want to show off my curves, so my brides maids CAN'T!

2. They need to be mid length. I don't wanna see knee caps!

3. High and straight neckline

4. I don't want to see cleavage

5. No sleeves or shoulders. Think 'inocent' maid

6. PLAIN, PLAIN, PLAIN, COVERAGE

7. White waistline ribbon to off set color

8. WHITE heels. No higher than mine ;)

9. They may  not wear any jewelery other than pearls

10. They must wear their hair down



Purple ribbon



Dog ring bearer

Cute idea? Or is it over done??

My boquet, because I loooove Lillies

Center piece!

1. Mama's dress 

Jacket is removable and strapless

2. Mama's dress

3. Mama's dress

MAMA'S DRESS

1. Just be the same color as my brides maids

2. I'd prefer it to be long, stay classy mama!

3. Shoe's, hair, and jewelery are up to you! 

SO perfect for a beach wedding!!!! Even down to the lights and plants!

And finally....

THE WEDDING DRESS

1. I'd love a sweatheart cut! They accent the bewbiez!

2. I want a beach wedding, so it must be cut accordingly

3. Short to midlength dress

4. Longer in the back? Long train??

Built for the beach

Beach wedding dresses are generally:
1. wrinkle-resistant and able to keep in perfect shape even though you’ll be packing it away in your suitcase.
2. made from lighter fabrics, because you don’t want to be sweating while you’re getting hitched!
3. easier to fold up and pack away, because you’ll be transporting it in your suitcase and don’t need the hassle of finding customized luggage just for your dress.
4. not too long because it can be hard to walk on the sand.
5. a little less formal and simpler in design because you won’t be getting married in a cathedral or other fancy location.

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Wedding Cake Wanna Be...

Dearest Reader,

     I'm taking a girlie moment and planning the SHIT out of my one day wedding. I just got back from my cousins bridal shower, so I'm aalll gay for weddings right now. Pardon the mass amounts of gayness. You have been warned.

1. I want a 3 layers/tiers cake. Square. Enough for a small and intimate wedding.
2. Either a Strawberry shortcake or peanut butter and jelly cake! Yumm!!!

3. I want a lace look. Almost like someone just glued a bunch of doilies onto the cake. Pretty and simple!





Again, in deep purple instead of black.



BEAUTIFUL! Only in a deep purple instead of black lace.



Flowers need to be less pasty purple...



My wedding topper must be HILIARIOUS or super kewt! And of course, the bride must be asian. DUH.

I LOOOVE the bunnies!



OMG SUPER KEWT!

My grandmother is in the hospital

Dearest Reader,



L to R: Mailee, JT (cousins), Nanay, Yours Truly


     She went in the hospital on Friday evening and I flew in Saturday morning 6:00am Tucson time, 5:00am Cali time. But previous to that night, I was out watching a few bands at a local venue till about 11:30p, and had to wake up around 4:00am the next morning. Needless to say, I was exhausted yesterday and today and probably tomorrow. I got to the hospital to find my grandmother as so, hooked up to machines, a mask on her face and tubes going every which way. Her breathing was heavy and inconsistant. She was emitted into the hospital for shortness of breath and later found out that her kidneys were at 30-40%.

     There seemed to be no light at the end of this tunnel. She can't eat salt, and her breathing problems are triggered by stress and if there's one thing you must know about my grandmother is that she loves her salt and surrounds herself with stress. It's just who she is. The moment my mom, step dad, and I walked into her room, she just let us have her life story in stress and anguish and then immediatley fell asleep. I was upset that she was crying and talking about her past, but it helped her sleep. I watched her heart rate rise and fall. No fun for me.

     The only thing really okay about this trip was seeing all my family. My cousins are so grown, my aunts and uncle are still humorous and young at heart, my grandfather is still quiet and reserved, but present and in good health. I was so happy to see everyone and be around their happy spirits for the most part. We all shared laughs, caught everyone up on me joining the military, and spent many restless and crampy hours in uncomfortable hospital chairs. Nanay slepft for most of the first day, and was primarily awake for today and actually walked around alittle bit. The common thought was that her irregular breathing was caused by an anxiety attack.

     I spent all day and all night at the hospital and had my first nap today. I went back to Nanay's house and slept in her bed. I thougth it would be comforting...First thing I noticed when I walked into her house was that there were millions of pictures of my two other cousins around the house, a few of me, a few of the rest of the family. No big deal I guess. I went into her room and there were even MORE pictures of my cousins and then NONE of me...okay that kinda sucked but I was okay with it. And then I saw a picture frame that had three spaces and on the bottom of the frame it said Grandkids. And guess whose picture was left out....It's hard to go back and be happy to see someone after some emotional shit like that was just played out. I realize it may seem kind of petty, but you have to understand. It's my grandmother. My dying grandmother. And to know that she doesn't hold me to that high of a standard as my younger cousins, kills me. Especially that I'm the first, and I have to fight for her attention seeing as how I live in another state. We send her pictures, and to no avail...I feel left down and out. Maybe I'm just being selfish.

Yours truly,

     Alexa

    

Westboro Baptist Church

Dearest Reader,

                                           This is EXACTLY what needs to happen more often.


     This church...I take it very personally when I see the attacks this church brings onto other people. And their targets are the homosexual community and the mourning families of fallen soldiers, this is something I will not stand for. Don't like America, and all that we suppor, then get out. I understand that maybe you may not agree with the reasons why we're at war, but always support the troops. They're our boys and young men, who are giving their lives and time for us. Even for those of us that are less than thankful. It just brings me to tears and wrenches my gut to see this church bashing everything I hold dear to my heart.
     The fact that this kult uses religion as...their reasons of harrasment and hatred just kills me. I don't clame to be religious, but I do believe in God. And the first lessons taught and learned about God is that he only has one rule, and thats to love.
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR.
It's the only rule you really have to follow, because if you do this, then you automatically follow all the other rules. You wouldn't covet your neighbors wife, because you're inlove with your own. You wouldn't kill someone because you love them. It's the easiest rule to remember, to love one another. This church gives all religions a bad name, mainly all Christians. But in the end, trying to be one of those that follow the love rule, I still fail every time I see this church. I curse, I cry, and I don't see how these people are still....in existant. My heart just hurts over these people...

Yours truly,
     Alexa

Ready, Set, RUN

Dearest Reader,

     Today, I ran for fun. THAT'S RIGHT. I ran an extra lap around my subdivision for FUN. I think this work out stuff is starting to become addictive. I'm noticing that it's putting me in a better mood, my eating habbits are changing DRASTICALLY. I'll have an egg sandwich in the morning, a large chicken salad for lunch, and by the time dinner rolls around, I'll much on some fruits or nuts. I'm staying full longer, and eating less. DEAR GOD THIS EXERCISE STUFF IS WORKING, ALL THANKS TO MS. MINAJ.

Her latest album, Pink Friday, has been such a great running soundtrack for me.

     I'm taking charge of my weight loss and preparing for BMT. Stregth training, running, dieting, all this to be a better Airman and overall, a better person. Aim high and Bleed Blue!

Yours truly,
     Alexa

Human Barricade to Stop the Westboro Baptist Church

Dearest Reader,

     EVENTS:
-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: JANUARY 10, 5:30 PM; JOEL D. VALDEZ MAIN LIBRARY, 101 N STONE AVE
-CHRISTINA GREEN'S FUNERAL: JANUARY 13, 1 PM; ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, 8560 N SHANNON

------------UPDATE JANUARY 10, 1 PM------------
...
FUNDRAISER!!! We officially have a PHELPS-A-THON where we can raise money for a local anti-violence group right here in Tucson. Spread the word: http://phelps-a-thon.com/arizona/
Let's raise money against the hate these guys are trying to spread!

------------UPDATE JANUARY 10, 2 AM------------

Christina Green's funeral has been stated to be this Thursday, January 13, at 1 PM. It will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, at 8560 North Shannon Road. http://tinypic.com/r/2nq87wh/7

We are currently getting in touch with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to discuss how we should go about this Thursday. Additionally, we hope to get in touch with the family (or have St. Elizabeth Ann Seton do so) in order to ensure that they know we'll be there, and are alright with us being there.

Additionally, there is an organizational meeting planned for tomorrow (Monday, the 10th) evening at 5:30 PM at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library. The address is 101 N Stone Ave. Thanks to Margaret Still for suggesting the time and venue.

ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER: EVERYTHING WE DO MUST BE PEACEFUL. WBC MAKES THEIR MONEY BY SUING THOSE WHO BECOME UNRULY TOWARDS THEM. Stay classy, everyone.

Finally, thanks to everybody for the incredible response. This event is so much bigger than anything we expected, and we know that the victims and their families will be far more grateful than we are.

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The Westboro Baptist Church is going to picket the funerals of the Tucson shooting victims. If you haven't heard of them, look them up to see the kind of hatred they have spread at the funerals of people like soldiers who serve our country. We can't stop them because they have the right to protest under the 1st Amendment. We can, however, make a human barricade to keep them away from the funerals. We don't know when or where any of them are yet, but as soon as we know, we can start planning.

Note: THIS MUST BE PEACEFUL. One way the church makes their money is to provoke people into confrontations and then sue them. DO NOT BE PROVOKED.

As soon as we get specific information about the time and place of the funerals, we will let everyone know.

We shouldn't do anything loud or offensive that would draw attention to us. Remember, we will be at these funerals. We should be there so that the families don't have to see these protests. Even if we are unsuccessful at keeping them away from the funeral or if they end up not showing up, the families will see how many people are there to support them.

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The Westboro Baptist Church is known for picketing the funerals of fallen troops, propagating anti-gay hatred, and perpetuating hate towards those of Jewish faith. And now, they are coming to Tucson, AZ.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church)

In light of the recent tragedy in Tucson, AZ where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is still in critical condition, several others injured, and 6 others dead, the Westboro Bap...tist Church has announced their plans to picket the upcoming funerals.

We cannot, as citizens of Arizona, continue to allow our towns, cities, homes, and lives to be inundated with bigotry and hatred. WE MUST TAKE A STAND!

While the dates of these funerals are yet to be announced, we can still rally support and create a coalition geared towards peacefully protesting the Westboro Baptist Church as they invade our city. We MUST take this opportunity to show them the power of kindness, love, and equality. We MUST take a stand not only for ourselves, but also for the innocent lives lost and the families that are trying to cope with such devastating losses.

Yours truly,

     Alexa

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Gabriel Giffords, my Congresswoman, was shot in the head.

Dearest Reader,

     I don't care where you stand on politics. Lives were taken, people were injured, all for what? Pure disagreement. Don't kill representaties. Come on guys....just....argue. I'm kind of shocked right now, so nothing will make sense. But My prayers go out to her family. Arizona is already considered the bastard child of America right now (SB1070 issue), I have a feeling that 2011 is going to bring a new level of embarrasment for my state. Saints preserve us.

Yours truly,
     Alexa

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Chicago and Jersey Shore

Dearest Reader,

     My best friend in the world, Natalie, moved to Chicago a few days ago and I can't be happier for her. I wrote her a letter telling her I loved her and that I wished the best for her.  I basically gave her the pep talk of a life time ensuring her that I'd always be here whenever she needed me. But I also reminded her that if and when a good opportunity comes around, she should go for it. I of course am reffering to her boyfriend. BUT ENOUGH ABOUT THAT!

     I have a new favorite TV show, and I'm a bit embarrased to admit it. Jersey Shore. It's smut, stupid, but it's SO ENTERTAINING! I can't get enough of the fake tans, horrible accents, and endless nights of partying done on screen. The characters are all excentric, loud, and obnoxious. I can't type too much right now, the first episode of the third season is on! BRB. KBAI.

Yours truly,
     Alexa