Update:
ENGLAND WEDDING
Sat 14th July 2012
Plymouth
ARGENTINA WEDDING
Sat 21st July 2012
Buenos Aires.
You are all welcome to join either or both.
We are very much looking forward to celebrating with you!
xx
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wedding Thoughts
This is not one of my usual 'What Have I been doing' posts...
In exactly 4 months today I will be celebrating our first wedding. This is something that fills me with joy but does have its down sides...the wedding planning. Planning our two weddings has been pretty stress free until a couple of weeks ago when our reception venue cancelled, and then our second choice also cancelled. I wish it could be easy, I want it to be easy.
A friend of mine had been to three different weddings in recent weeks so I asked her 'What did you like most about each one?' (secretly thinking, hmmm, time to steal ideas), she told me how one of the weddings was beautiful because the couple were so in love and were obviously crazy about each other however, in comparison, the bride in one of the other weddings showed her nerviousness and stress at the details of the wedding so much that it made the day a little uncomfortable.
This made me think...
weddings have become about money. weddings have become so much about what they look like, nice hotel, country house, cars, flowers. Everyone wants something different but yet different becomes the same...photo booths, balloons, jumping photos, fingerprint guest books etc...yet for the first couples to use these ideas they were super creative and unusual. What can I do at my wedding so it isn't just another wedding? hang on, why do I care if it is just like any other wedding...it is not really about how much other people enjoy the day, if they like the food, if they think my dress is lovely etc because ultimately will they not notice more about the couple, about us...not the decorations?
I am not going to lie, I know that I am not going to give up looking for a dress, or not organise a cute guestbook, or not make the church look cutsie or cut my guest list to ten but I am going to try to lay aside the desire to be different, the desire to please everyone, the desire to spend more than we have...I want all the people that I love to be there, I want them to eat, drink and be happy. I want to enjoy the day...or two.
Moan over.
In exactly 4 months today I will be celebrating our first wedding. This is something that fills me with joy but does have its down sides...the wedding planning. Planning our two weddings has been pretty stress free until a couple of weeks ago when our reception venue cancelled, and then our second choice also cancelled. I wish it could be easy, I want it to be easy.
A friend of mine had been to three different weddings in recent weeks so I asked her 'What did you like most about each one?' (secretly thinking, hmmm, time to steal ideas), she told me how one of the weddings was beautiful because the couple were so in love and were obviously crazy about each other however, in comparison, the bride in one of the other weddings showed her nerviousness and stress at the details of the wedding so much that it made the day a little uncomfortable.
This made me think...
weddings have become about money. weddings have become so much about what they look like, nice hotel, country house, cars, flowers. Everyone wants something different but yet different becomes the same...photo booths, balloons, jumping photos, fingerprint guest books etc...yet for the first couples to use these ideas they were super creative and unusual. What can I do at my wedding so it isn't just another wedding? hang on, why do I care if it is just like any other wedding...it is not really about how much other people enjoy the day, if they like the food, if they think my dress is lovely etc because ultimately will they not notice more about the couple, about us...not the decorations?
I am not going to lie, I know that I am not going to give up looking for a dress, or not organise a cute guestbook, or not make the church look cutsie or cut my guest list to ten but I am going to try to lay aside the desire to be different, the desire to please everyone, the desire to spend more than we have...I want all the people that I love to be there, I want them to eat, drink and be happy. I want to enjoy the day...or two.
Moan over.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Christmas and New Year
As always, I wish that I blogged more. It is always seems difficult to update you all when I leave so much time between posts.
The big things...
Christmas here is always so different, this was my third Christmas and every one was different however with the lack of decorations, freezing weather, mulled wine, minced pies, carols by candlelight and family...it never feels like ´Christmas´here. What I really mean is it doesn´t feel like Christmas, as I have always known it, because Christmas here this year was spent with a family that I barely know but as they welcomed me into their family celebrations, we shared a meal, I listened to the Christmas story...it felt like Christmas... a time spent with family and friends, sharing food and laughter and remembering the real meaning of Christmas, Jesus.
I missed famly and friends but I always do.
New Year, 2012, maybe the most significant of my life so far. I am getting married...three times. All my life I wondered who I would marry, where, when...Clau, Argentina, England, July 2012...when I really think about it, it is huge and yet it feels so normal. Claudio is my best friend, he makes me laugh, he makes me mad, I can tell him anything, I love just watching him... playing the bass, designing or drawing, speaking English, talking about Chile and I just love spending time with him.
2012...I am blessed to be able to start our lives together, I don´t think it is going to be easy, I ask for your prayers and I thank God for your support so far.
Sentimental crap over...I am spendng my holidays bored. Not doing much. I have a toe infection. Enjoying the sun. Nada mas.
Laters, Happy New Year to you all!!
xxx
The big things...
Christmas here is always so different, this was my third Christmas and every one was different however with the lack of decorations, freezing weather, mulled wine, minced pies, carols by candlelight and family...it never feels like ´Christmas´here. What I really mean is it doesn´t feel like Christmas, as I have always known it, because Christmas here this year was spent with a family that I barely know but as they welcomed me into their family celebrations, we shared a meal, I listened to the Christmas story...it felt like Christmas... a time spent with family and friends, sharing food and laughter and remembering the real meaning of Christmas, Jesus.
I missed famly and friends but I always do.
New Year, 2012, maybe the most significant of my life so far. I am getting married...three times. All my life I wondered who I would marry, where, when...Clau, Argentina, England, July 2012...when I really think about it, it is huge and yet it feels so normal. Claudio is my best friend, he makes me laugh, he makes me mad, I can tell him anything, I love just watching him... playing the bass, designing or drawing, speaking English, talking about Chile and I just love spending time with him.
2012...I am blessed to be able to start our lives together, I don´t think it is going to be easy, I ask for your prayers and I thank God for your support so far.
Sentimental crap over...I am spendng my holidays bored. Not doing much. I have a toe infection. Enjoying the sun. Nada mas.
Laters, Happy New Year to you all!!
xxx
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Spring is here...
As always there has been a while between posts...I am sure that you are all busy too.
The problem is, that when I leave a lot of time between posts, I forget what I want to tell you all.
1) The ´Colon´theatre has reopened after something like three years of refurbishment so a group of us went to see a ballet. My first ballet and I LOVED it! The theatre is amazing but the ballet was incredible too. We paid for the most expensive seats (a well spent £30) but we could have paid a measly £1.50 to stand up in the rafters. Oh how I love Buenos Aires sometimes.
2) Wedding plans...so planning a wedding thousands of miles away isnt easy but grateful for those helping me and those who will in the future ;-)
3) Engagement ring...see below. It is my mum's ring and I love it. Old school, different and a little reminder of her - perfect.
4)Laser eye surgery. My eyes were bad enough that Laser eye surgery was covered on my insurance. I had it done and so far so good...I would like to go into detail but I know that some of you wouldn't appreciate that so I will refrain from soing so.
I have to go as it is 23:53 and I have school and Parent's Evening tomorrow.
Trying to skype has been a nightmare recently, I am sorry, I still love you. Please just leave skype signed in when free, that way we will hopefully just 'catch each other' one day.
Besos, Donna xx
The problem is, that when I leave a lot of time between posts, I forget what I want to tell you all.
1) The ´Colon´theatre has reopened after something like three years of refurbishment so a group of us went to see a ballet. My first ballet and I LOVED it! The theatre is amazing but the ballet was incredible too. We paid for the most expensive seats (a well spent £30) but we could have paid a measly £1.50 to stand up in the rafters. Oh how I love Buenos Aires sometimes.
2) Wedding plans...so planning a wedding thousands of miles away isnt easy but grateful for those helping me and those who will in the future ;-)
3) Engagement ring...see below. It is my mum's ring and I love it. Old school, different and a little reminder of her - perfect.
4)Laser eye surgery. My eyes were bad enough that Laser eye surgery was covered on my insurance. I had it done and so far so good...I would like to go into detail but I know that some of you wouldn't appreciate that so I will refrain from soing so.
I have to go as it is 23:53 and I have school and Parent's Evening tomorrow.
Trying to skype has been a nightmare recently, I am sorry, I still love you. Please just leave skype signed in when free, that way we will hopefully just 'catch each other' one day.
Besos, Donna xx
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
I'm getting married!
So the facebook status has officially changed but for those of you who dislike Facebook or do not have an account I wanted to share the news that I am engaged.
Claudio asked me last week, no big story...just perfect. We had dinner and he asked me. Simple. Loved it.
I am sporting my mum's engagement ring...we decided that we didn't want anything uber fancy or expensive and I like the fact that it has a story and it old-fashioned. I love it!
Plans: at the moment, is complicated...we would like to marry 'legally' (but not really, if that makes sense) in Chile in May/June then to marry in England in July (properly) for friends and family on that side of the world and then to have a celebration in Argentina for all friends and family this side of the world.
Please pray for the organisition (how to do this when not living in Chile or England), for the people helping us to do this, for the legalities in terms of marrying in Chile and financial provision (2 flights to Chile and to England do not come cheap) and for us...as we prepare to start our lives together.
Am very happy. Thats it. Look forward to seeing you in July!!
Besos, Love you!
Claudio asked me last week, no big story...just perfect. We had dinner and he asked me. Simple. Loved it.
I am sporting my mum's engagement ring...we decided that we didn't want anything uber fancy or expensive and I like the fact that it has a story and it old-fashioned. I love it!
Plans: at the moment, is complicated...we would like to marry 'legally' (but not really, if that makes sense) in Chile in May/June then to marry in England in July (properly) for friends and family on that side of the world and then to have a celebration in Argentina for all friends and family this side of the world.
Please pray for the organisition (how to do this when not living in Chile or England), for the people helping us to do this, for the legalities in terms of marrying in Chile and financial provision (2 flights to Chile and to England do not come cheap) and for us...as we prepare to start our lives together.
Am very happy. Thats it. Look forward to seeing you in July!!
Besos, Love you!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Home for Summer
So I have been back in Buenos Aires for a week and a few of you asked for a blog update so here it is...
England...oh how I love you...
THE PEOPLE - loved catching up with family and friends. You guys are why England is, and will always be home.
THE PLACES - wow, England is beautiful and I miss both London and Plymouth so much. From the Eastern European shop filled streets of Manor house, to the dodgy 'ole' pubs in the stow, to the massive city parks, to the skyline London views, to the ongoing road works on embankment road, to the stunning views of Devon...I definately enjoyed both, old haunts and new beauties.
THE FOOD - I always say that there isn't really a lot of 'good traditional English food', however, I sure loved enjoying the food I ate when back. Cream teas, fish and chips, roast dinners, pizza express, wagamamas, meal deals, bacon, paninis (please note that I know some of these are not 'English' but they are part of my England!).
THE BABIES - I had the opportunity of meeting two new babies...my friend Kelly's little boy, Oliver-Jack, who is actually 7 months old already but I met for the first time. And, my friend Hannah had her first baby just a few weeks before I returned so was fabulous to meet little Finlay too.
THE LANGUAGE - the goal to learn Spanish is an ongoing love-hate relationship. Being able to go into a shop and not rehearse what I was going to say was nice, being able to hang out with a group of friends without feeling lost was nice however it was also nice to overhear Spanish in shops and on the tube...to understand it (well, some of it)...to be reminded of that goal and of what I have learnt so far.
I want to give a special thanks for all those who made time for me in your busy schedules, those who contributed to my ticket and the Chesterfield Garden girls for letting me make myself at home. I loved every moment of being home, thank you to all...for your love and support.
I am now re-adjusting to living here again. Glad to be close to mi novio and the friends that make living here in Argentina 'a home away from home'.
I miss you already...stay in touch.
Besitos.
England...oh how I love you...
THE PEOPLE - loved catching up with family and friends. You guys are why England is, and will always be home.
THE PLACES - wow, England is beautiful and I miss both London and Plymouth so much. From the Eastern European shop filled streets of Manor house, to the dodgy 'ole' pubs in the stow, to the massive city parks, to the skyline London views, to the ongoing road works on embankment road, to the stunning views of Devon...I definately enjoyed both, old haunts and new beauties.
THE FOOD - I always say that there isn't really a lot of 'good traditional English food', however, I sure loved enjoying the food I ate when back. Cream teas, fish and chips, roast dinners, pizza express, wagamamas, meal deals, bacon, paninis (please note that I know some of these are not 'English' but they are part of my England!).
THE BABIES - I had the opportunity of meeting two new babies...my friend Kelly's little boy, Oliver-Jack, who is actually 7 months old already but I met for the first time. And, my friend Hannah had her first baby just a few weeks before I returned so was fabulous to meet little Finlay too.
THE LANGUAGE - the goal to learn Spanish is an ongoing love-hate relationship. Being able to go into a shop and not rehearse what I was going to say was nice, being able to hang out with a group of friends without feeling lost was nice however it was also nice to overhear Spanish in shops and on the tube...to understand it (well, some of it)...to be reminded of that goal and of what I have learnt so far.
I want to give a special thanks for all those who made time for me in your busy schedules, those who contributed to my ticket and the Chesterfield Garden girls for letting me make myself at home. I loved every moment of being home, thank you to all...for your love and support.
I am now re-adjusting to living here again. Glad to be close to mi novio and the friends that make living here in Argentina 'a home away from home'.
I miss you already...stay in touch.
Besitos.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Just a short one...
I am coming home for a month!! Yeay. I am already looking forward to the day that I can end that sentence at 'I am coming home'. :-)
Anyways, just wanted to let you all know that I am going to be back from the 25th June-24th July, or there abouts (once I actually buy my ticket) and will be making plans to see you all as much as possible!
I also wanted to thank all of you who are helping me with my ticket, words are not enough to express my gratitude. It really does mean a lot to me.
Can't wait to see you all!!
England baby!
Besos.
Anyways, just wanted to let you all know that I am going to be back from the 25th June-24th July, or there abouts (once I actually buy my ticket) and will be making plans to see you all as much as possible!
I also wanted to thank all of you who are helping me with my ticket, words are not enough to express my gratitude. It really does mean a lot to me.
Can't wait to see you all!!
England baby!
Besos.
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