Do I have your address?

I've really debated whether or not I should use this forum to gather the addresses of friends and acquaintances for whom I might not otherwise have the information. Is it weird to do that? I can't decide.

I say to myself "well I really like her and think she's great but she probably doesn't want our announcement, right?" Or "I think we're friends, but does she? Will they think it's weird if we send them one?" I don't want to presume that anyone would like the announcement, but I don't want anyone NOT to get one just because I was too chicken to ask for an address. See the dilemma?

Anyway - if you would like a wedding announcement and you don't think I already have your address, please email me or leave a comment! We're mailing out very soon!! So exciting.

Well at least there are pumpkins on my shelf.

On Saturday I went to the Arlington flea market and made two fantastic finds. A matched set of milk glass plates which are EXACTLY what I've been searching for since January (for an upcoming wall project, it's going to be supreme). They were just sitting there, in all their $10-for-8 glory. Oh happiness.

For now, they're propping up my pumpkins. And next they'll be holding a cornucopia of corn, followed by sparkly mirrored ornaments and then finally they'll make it to the wall. Do you see that owl planter? $2. Allegedly from a ceramics class in 1978 per the carving on the bottom.

My office plant died after an unfortunate week (weeks?) without water. We moved desks and I no longer sit by the drinking fountain. Cue plant death by starvation. Which is too bad because I loved that plant sent to me, at the office, by my parents, for my birthday, almost one year ago. It's currently shriveled and attracting awkward attention to my workspace.

In other "fascinating" office news, it's freezing cold at my desk every day now. I get headaches and as I blow on my fingers for warmth I wonder when I was transported to Scrooge's counting house because seriously, can we get some coal in here? We got an email from HR about the disputes over the thermostats in which we were firmly scolded and instructed NOT to slide the dial to "warmer" even if your entire neighborhood is wearing sweatshirts and ear muffs. It sort of baffles me how afraid everyone has become of the thermostat. When it becomes unbearable, I get up and move it to warmer. Come punish me. I have OSHA on speed dial.

I think there are 30-something days until the wedding. If I survive this planning period and pull off half of what's in my head, I will impress even myself. I've never understood eloping with such clarity. Is it too late*?

*just kidding darling! I know you love our announcements (direct quote "It's a really strange feeling for me, but I think I'd rather work on our invitations than watch the cougars tonight.") You send them out and I'll keep working on creating something worth showing up for... NBD..