Today I had my make up trial. It was a lady who does airbrushing. Have you ever had airbrushing done? It seriously tickles!
I really liked the lady. She was so friendly and talkative. I had to have her redo my lipstick though because it was just way too dark for my tastes - thought it made me look pasty in contrast.
I've got fake eyelashes on. Weird. Really weird. Though I do have to say I like how they look. Not enough to wear them regularly. 
With tip, it cost me $37 for the trial.
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So I was working on the wording for the unity ceremony today. I'm planning on doing it in two parts. The first part where my mom and Mr FTs sister light our candles, and then we light one candle. Then the second part where my uncle will issue a challenge to the guests to support us, and then we light all the candles of everyone.
I'm not sure if I like the wording 100% yet. So .. if you all could offer your take on it, I'd appreciate it.
"The two outside candles have been lit as a symbol of your lives at this moment. They are two distinct lights, each capable of going their own way. To bring bliss and happiness into your home, there must be a merging of the two lights.
From now on, your thoughts will be for each other, rather than just for your individual selves. Your plans mutual, your joys and sorrows shared.
As you take your candle and together light the center one, you merge two lights into one.
***help needed here mostly**
Although you are now one, you are also still your own distinct person, as shown by your candles still burning.
***Music interlude - Brother singing "God Bless This Broken Road"
"Family and friends of FT and Mr FT, the vows which they have made today are sacred and holy and should not be broken. However, as FT and Mr FT face their new life together, their relationship is sure to be tested at one point or another by conflict, temptation, strife or change.
Will you, family and friends, promise to help them keep their vows, by reminding them of their love for each other and helping them cross through stressful times with the wisdom of your counsel? At times of joy, will you celebrate with them, nourishing their love for one another? (Guests say yes, or I will.)
As a symbol of your commitment to this couple, and the uniting of two families and ***friendships ???**, please accept the light from the person next to you."
Background instrumental music plays while people light candles - We've Only Just Begun.
Closing prayer, ask people to blow out candles, Intro of couple, Recessional.
This is kind of a mishmash of wording examples I've found, as well as some revising on my own. I'm just not sure how well it flows or how much sense it makes.
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I discovered a website that offers cooking skills lessons (plant based!) for $49 for 60 days. It looks like it really breaks it down into manageable bites. (ha ha!) I'm really tempted by it.
Cook Smarts - the meal planning website that offers vegetarian options for all meal plans, and is whole food/non-processesed mainly - has a 15% discount now through the 22nd. Am also tempted with this.
Although at the moment I have about 3 weeks worth of lunches in my freezer after a cooking palooza on Sunday. (My second use of the freezer dinner trays! Getting my money's worth out of them.)
Makeup Trial, Unity Wording, Cooking Skills - Cook Smarts discount?
March 16th, 2016 at 02:04 am
March 16th, 2016 at 03:05 pm 1458140754
"As a symbol of your commitment to this couples, and the uniting of two loving friends into one loving family, please accept the light from the person next to you."
Just a shot!! I love where you're going with this!
March 16th, 2016 at 04:08 pm 1458144481
Thank you!
March 16th, 2016 at 04:29 pm 1458145791
March 16th, 2016 at 10:30 pm 1458167428
I think I have it.
March 17th, 2016 at 12:27 am 1458174445
From now on, your thoughts will be for each other: Your plans mutual, your joys and sorrows shared.
As you take your candles and together light the center one, you merge into one.
***help needed here mostly
As your family is created from the flames of your individual candles, remember to not let your own light flicker or burn out.
***Music interlude - Brother singing "God Bless This Broken Road"
"Family and friends The vows which FT and Mr FT made today are sacred and holy and should not be broken. However, as FT and Mr FT face their new life together, their relationship is sure to be tested at one point or another by conflict, temptation, strife or change.
Will you, their family and friends, promise to help them keep their vows, by reminding them of their love for each other and helping them pass through stressful times with the wisdom of your counsel, your love and support? At times of joy, will you celebrate with them, nourishing their love for one another? (Guests say yes, or I will.)
As a symbol of your commitment to this couple and to share the joy for the creation of this new family let us share their love candle by candle and surround them in the glow of love.
Background instrumental music plays while people light candles - We've Only Just Begun.
Closing prayer, ask people to blow out candles, Intro of couple, Recessional.
March 19th, 2016 at 02:13 am 1458353638