4 More Days

In exactly 4 days I will become a married woman.

In exactly 4 days I will be marrying one of the kindest, loving, more beautiful people I have ever known.

In exactly 4 days I will be gaining an amazing mother, father and brother in law as well as an extended family.

In exactly 4 days I will be standing in front of a roaring fireplace (and close to 100 family/friends) as I speak my vows from my heart - nothing held back.

In exactly 4 days I will be laugh, dance and dine with beautiful family, friends and my WIFE.

In exactly 4 days I will be sitting at a table with my parents, in laws and wife.

In exactly 4 days I will hear words of love spoken from my wife to be and see the look of love in her eyes as she promises her life and love to me.

In exactly 4 days I will place a ring upon the finger of a woman that accepts me EXACTLY as I am and loves EVERYTHING about me, as I her.

In exactly 4 days my life will change forever.

4 more days.

Somebody Call 911

A song that always brings a big smile to my face and fun memories.

:) 

Ke$ha Rocks My Socks

December 8, 2012

Having some fun with "The Grumpy Cat"! ;D

December 1, 2012

November 16, 2012

Catsy Cline purring her way into the hearts of felines around the world. 

Mitzy? I don't see a Mitzy? I see Senior Mitz! 

Such an academic! 

"So yeah, I heard I can find some fish down here"?

I Love Nerds!!

November 15, 2012

November 14, 2012

HANDS UP BABY - CAMERA OBSCURA 

Begin Again

For my Jennifer. 

Is December REALLY next Month??

So today it hit me that in just over a month I will be a married woman. MARRIED!!

Who would've thunk back in May 2011 that I would be ENGAGED 8 months later and married a year and a half later. Wow. Life really does provide you with twists and turns.

I am beyond thrilled to be having our wedding at the most beautiful location, Salem Cross Inn, in West Brookfield, MA. This place is hauntingly beautiful. So rustic and historic. The room our reception is in, "The Barn", is gorgeous with it's holiday decorations and antiques. The ceremony itself will be performed downstairs, in front of a roaring fireplace, in front of our family and friends. We are expecting roughly 100 people, but wouldn't care if it was just the two of us.

The date of Dec 30th was chosen for it's sense of celebration. Right after Christmas - Right before New Year's. The week of Christmas will be one continuous celebration! :)

Jen has her gorgeous dress. I have my black velour jacket and am still searching for the perfect grey slacks and shirt.

We have hired a photographer, DJ and have our honeymoon all worked out.

The theme is as follows....

Reception room

Getting married in front of Fireplace

 Room Layout

Table decor

Flower Arrangement

"Guestbook" 

Place Cards

Honeymoon plans have ranged from everything from Iceland to Italy but ultimately we are going to be conservative and save BIG TRAVEL plans for a later date and do what we love most - Road Trip. Our main destinations are New Orleans and Key West with stops along the way in Nashville and Fort Lauderdale. 

It is amazing to be with someone who treats me like I always knew I deserved. I say that because I treat her the same way. We respect each other immensely. We laugh all the time. We can talk about anything and I never have to worry about being....hurt. 

Between the wedding, my business, writing for a published magazine, travel and, of course, family and friends....I feel so very blessed. 

All I ever wanted was someone to love me the way I love them. 

To treat me the way I treat them.

To make me feel like a priority.

To have chemistry and passion with.

Someone that goes out of there way to make me FEEL GOOD - not bad. 

Someone to snuggle on the couch with at night and watch TV. 

Someone that enjoys curling up next to me, holding my hand, resting their head on my shoulder or falling asleep on my lap. 

Someone who enjoys the domestic life as much as I do. 

Someone who enjoys travel and family as much as I do. 

Someone who likes crazy humor as much as I do. 

Someone who loves pets as much as I do. 

Someone who loves my family and friends as much as I do.

Someone that values the importance of family and "roots".

Someone who I know I can always depend on to "have my back" and build me up - not knock me down. 

Someone who loves me JUST AS I AM. 

It's humbling to know that two good people really can find each other. 

Extremely humbling. 

November 9, 2012

I love product reviews! ;D 

 

Flashback.....

Wow. I was obsessed with this song in 2006! 

Haven't heard this in ages....still one of the best guitar riffs. 

And a new song obsession, simply for it's 80's "Police" sound and cool lyrics!

Wedding Web Site

Mine and Jen's wedding web site is now up! 

Visit: http://www.mywedding.com/desireeandjennifer/index.html

Connextions Magazine

My second editorial piece is featured in the Winter 2013 edition of Connextions Magazine available worldwide Nov 16, 2012! :D 

My next piece will be in the Spring 2013 issue. 

http://www.connextionsmagazine.com 

October 27, 2012

October 23, 2012

So every now and then I have a "meltdown" when it comes to my health. It is a sensitive topic for me that causes great anxiety. I guess it is because for the past 6 years I have been blessed with great health. When something BIG happens, it kicks in my anxiety and causes me to think I am going to go back to pre 2006 when I was always sick with stomach issues.

This all started with an awful UTI infection. Bleh. Never fun. I was given ineffective antibiotics for 7 days which caused me to get 10 days of a different kind, which seemed to have cured the infection, however, my stomach, already sensitive, took a beating with all the antibiotics and I got - Gastritis. Major yuck. The pain was almost crippling, but the emotional struggle was/is even worse.

So I am now on new medicine for my stomach that help the Gastritis, but --- the pain sorta returned so I am going back to the Dr's for more tests this week to get to the bottom of this.

Don't get me wrong, I had some great days mixed in with the days I felt completely defeated. I never try to give in to limitations. I hate giving up, so I never will, but wow....when your stomach is in trouble....every part of your life suffers and when the remedy to CURE the issue causes ISSUES....yeah, well, you get the point.

I just want to go back to the great health I had. I mean, I wasn't "perfect", but I was never sick like THIS. The last time I was THIS sick was in 2005.

Anyway, with that said, I am trudging forward.....cracking jokes, surrounding myself with love and support. Enjoying this gorgeous Autumn weather. Looking forward to Halloween and the moment when I feel completely better.

I know I am on the right path.

Sometimes getting to where you need to be is a slow process, but when you get there the victory is always worth it.

I am looking forward to updating my blog with insane/silly photos again and just living my life the way I was intended to! :)

Never give up. Never, ever, ever, ever - give up. 

-Des 

Health

The greatest wealth is health. 

Lately I have been feeling very poor. 

I don't know how much longer I can take this pain. 

I try staying positive. I try keeping a sense of humor but I am feeling defeated. 

I never thought I would suffer with my stomach this way ever again. 

Value your health.

It is everything. 

October 2012

October 2012 (so far....)

WEDDING SHOWER - OCT 7, 2012