GO GREEN

So as most of you know my Green Chemistry class has turned me into a semi tree hugger... Really its just one of those classes that makes you think twice... So I am going to try to make my wedding a little greener...

According to Brides.com there are 7 simple ways to save the earth on your wedding day:

1. Gown: Wear natural fibers like cotton or silk HAH so I went to this website to check it out...getconscious.com... ONE the models have dreadlocks... TWO ewwie... I will not be saving the planet with my dress SORRY

2. Rings: Exchange family heirlooms or vintage jewelry Little late for this one... and NO I am not giving up my perfect ring...

3. Invitations: Try recycled paper with soy ink Possibility... but we are going for cheap... I know my printer does not print with soy... and I am pretty positive Kinkos would laugh in my face if I specified Soy ink!

4. Food & Drink: Keep it organic, & donate leftovers Organic costs more... and these places are Nazis when it comes to left overs... I am guessing they pay their staff with all the left over food... and IF they actually did let us take it... it would just be donated to MYSELF because I will be so poor after all of this I will not have money to buy food.... And I am pretty sure Bacardi is not organic... :o)

5. Transportation: Limit emissions with a shuttle or walk No walking... my guests do not exercise... almost half of the guest list is out of town- VERY BAD for the carbon footprint... BUT we will hopefully have some sort of shuttle service! YAY

6. Photography: Go digital (no chemicals or wasted paper) Isn't everyone digital?!

7. Centerpieces: Display potted plants and soy candles I am defiantly going to research this one... could be a semi possibility

SO after all this I don't think my shindig will be LEED certified... but I will TRY to save the world somehow...

As for the rest of you... instead of working calculate your own carbon footprint... and see how to reduce it... you'll be surprised at how bad you really are... http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/carboncalculator/

MS Walk 2008

Today was the Blule Ridge Chapter's MS Walk! We had great weather, and a beautiful location at Bisset Park in Radford, VA. Madison and I walked on the Riverway along the New River- and of course she was the prettiest pup there!


Thanks to everyone who supported me this year! I was able to exceed my goal and raised $520 putting me in the top 5 fundraisers for the walk!

Its April...

So its April... that means in less than one year I get married.... SEEMS like thats forever from now but I'm sure that it will go by quickly especially if I'm up in NJ and that seems like its becoming a reality more and more each day.

And even though it feels like I have forever... apparently I am already behind.... I am supposed to have a reception site... check... and a church... yikes! This whole church thing is not quite working out... HOPEFULLY this Friday I will find somewhere that will let me have my wedding!

And maybe even somewhere that will let my puppies join in on the fun? Madison would be a beeeauutiful flower girl... we just need to convince the groom! Hehehe