mattnnat

I don’t really like to shop….although I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older I tend to enjoy it more than I once did. It’s definitely not a hobby, but every once in awhile I enjoy it. Today was not one of those days. Let me explain…

I designate shopping days. One because I don’t really enjoy it. Two because I like to get everything done at once. I make my lists and hit all the stores I need in one day. I’m kind of a dork because I have a list for each place, my shopping bags, my budgeted coffee money and I always make sure to leave all the groceries till the end. So, off I go….to the post office, Target, Costco, coffee break, the Grocery store, car wash, Park City (if I have to)….you know everything that needs to be done.

Then I make my way home.  Now by this time I’m exhausted! I can barely comprehend getting myself home, let alone unpacking the car and getting everything put away. And if I’m unlucky enough to arrive home when Matt’s not there, I have to do it all by myself.  Sometimes the bags just make it inside the door before all I want to do is lay on the couch and take a nap! I’m not going to lie…..sometimes I just put the perishables away and leave the rest till the next day.

So, shopping = not so fun….the silver lining….a great sale and some extra discounts at White House Black Market to switch up my black, white and grey wedding outfits from last year :) A successful day.

And if all else fails there’s always some great finds in Sky Mall….

I mean, who isn’t looking for a food pillow?

And I must agree cleaning out a litter box is extremely unpleasant.

How I wish I had found this sooner….would have been perfect for the cold, harsh Canadian winters….instead we had to resort to ski masks and run around looking like little bank robbers playing in the snow….

First of all I must apologize for the excessive amount of personal blogging these past couple of weeks! You see, we don’t have a lot of weddings at this time of year, so instead you get to hear about my woes of packing for a trip ;)

Here’s the thing, I LOVE to travel. I want to go literally everywhere in the world and whenever I get the opportunity I take it! Thankfully Matt is the same. Unfortunately for him, he sometimes gets left behind…..but I’m sure one day there will be payback! Just over a week ago my sister called me to ask if I’d come celebrate with her this weekend…..in Edmonton AB, which is in Alberta…..Canada. She did extremely well at her job last year and is receiving an award this weekend, so naturally I said YES!! Plane ticket was booked a few hours later and I continued on with my week. Fast forward to Thursday, which is the day before Friday, which is the day I leave. I often start to prepare before I go….but I never quite complete the task until, well seconds before we head out the door!

I literally freak out in the last hours before a trip. Doesn’t matter if it’s for one night or a month…..you will always find me in a panicked state for about 12 hours before the journey. I’m an absolute basket case trying to remember everything I/we need, packing for all of the ‘just in case’ scenarios….and always trying to fit just one more pair of shoes in my suitcase. Now I’m sure you’re imagining my already HUGE suitcase overflowing and much too heavy to be acceptable by now. But you would be wrong, I’m actually quite a light packer. Matt and I traveled throughout Europe for a month back in 2009, with just a carry on suitcase and our camera bag.

So, the question remains….why on earth do I freak out so much?! I honestly have no idea, and I can tell you that almost every time we go somewhere I forget at least one thing. But as soon as I walk out the door it doesn’t matter anymore. What was once stress and anxiety is quickly replaced with excitement and expectancy that this will be a great trip. And from then on, I have a blast!

I’ll leave you with that. Have a fabulous weekend and stay tuned for some photography related posts that we’re working on :)