Post Wedding Update

Oh my goodness! I can't believe how busy I've been since our honeymoon return. I was pretty busy before the nuptials - getting everything together for the ceremony - but now I jokingly wish I only had tasks like that on my 'to-do' list. Now, instead of preparing for one day, I'm preparing for the rest of my life with my husband.

I'm not complaining, though; in fact, I'm quite happy taking on all of these new responsibilities, it's just been a slight challenge fitting new tasks into my routine. First on this list is to start looking for a home. Fortunately, it's a buyer's market. More on that another time.

Another task at the top of the list has been to find a job. I have been in media sales since '96 - mostly local magazines. Due to the current economy, print advertising has REALLY taken a hit. One of the magazines I worked for recently ceased operations after 28 years. Another one I worked for is just barely surviving, but I had to part ways. One of my paychecks bounced and the others had been late. I understand that most of those said problems happened because advertisers were late paying their bills; however, I cannot cureently base my life on others' payment schedules or lack thereof.

I need a change. I may have found one. More on that later.

As for bellydancing, I had full intentions getting back into it after the wedding, but I broke my right pinky toe almost two weeks ago. OUCH!

First Wedding Photo

I had the wedding of my dreams!

In-Law Challenges with the Rehearsal Dinner

As the big day gets closer the stress and possibility for conflict seems to be growing.

The Ped Egg Really Works!

It's been a LONG time since I've posted. However that does not mean I have not been thinking aobut the wedding. Actually, it's been quite the opposite.

I've been wanting to do a video demo and review for the Ped Egg since I got it for Christmas. IT REALLY WORKS. And, better yet it works WELL!

This is a great item for the budget bride, as it will definitely cut down on the need for a professional pedicure. I've been using it twice a week since the holidays, and my feet haven't looked better. And - this is the middle of a harsh, cold winter and after a vacation week of SCUBA diving. My feet have taken a beating, but you wouldn't know it.

You can see all of the Ped Egg products here

Thanks to those who have already posted comments on my You Tube channel

A New Apartment for Newlyweds

We're not married yet, but we've just moved in together. We initially hoped that we'd find a 'once in a lifetime' offer on a home close to where he works, which is about 60 miles away from where I've been living since 2005 (about 40 miles away from his parent's house, where he's been staying at during the work week).

We have only been engaged since this summer, home prices keep dropping, the holidays plus six birthdays are approaching through Feburary, March is the shower, and Arpil is the wedding; so, we decided to bite the bullet and pay a reasonable rent for a reasonable place until we get 'official' and start looking for places as a legal Mr. and Mrs.

Until then, where going to start living together and growing together here. I's going to be so nice to see him regularly. I used to not mind ahtat he did not live here. I've only live with one boyfriend for a week and only a few roommates since college. I loved living on my own. My jobs have all been social, and I've always had a good group of friends. I savored the feeling of being social whenever I wanted to or to be a hermnit under a blanket, a spell of tea and Bach. It's only been since I've found someone who I can naturally share all of that with - that I want to see that person everyday.

Ohh - I jabber on so - a fool in love

but a smart one indeed ;)

Reception News and Shoutouts to Kelli Ann and Brady

Thanks for finding me, Kelli Ann! You and your fiance look so cute together - love the pic of you on 8/8/08. Brady, thanks for finding me as well! Looking forward to more chatting.

Wedding Makeup - Please Help Me Decide

I sometimes hate admitting to these 'girly moments' as I have named them but I can't help it - I am beginning to stress about my wedding day makeup.

I do not wish to spend additional money on makeup application at a salon, so I'm getting a head start on my application practice and a color scheme that will look best on me on my special day.

Special thanks goes to Ladyvdesigns on You Tube for suggesting that I create videos of the looks I'm considering and asking viewers to vote and share their thoughts. Thanks so much, LadyV!!!

Please leave your comments and participate in the poll if you wish. Thanks so much!

Bride Look: Copper/Bronze #1


Bride Look: Black and White #1



Bride Look: Rose and Pink #1

Urban Decay Primer Potion perfect for your wedding

I almost believed it until I tried it, now I'm a total believer in the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Almost all of my 'makeup girlfriends' on my You Tube Channel and http://makeupmasters.ning.com swear by this stuff. I'm not walking down the aisle without it! I re3corded a video of my actual 'staying power' test. Watch below.




Here's PART ONE



and PART TWO

My First Contest - Enter for free cd or $5 gift card

PART ONE



PART TWO

If you are a You Tube friend of mine, especially in the makeup genre, then you are familiar with contests. Contests are a fun way to connect with like-minded bloggers and vloggers.

Any female 18 years of age or older may enter my contest. The rest of the rules are mentioned, and the prizes are mentioned in one of the two videos.
Details are in the next few vids.

If you decide to enter and subscribe to my You Tube Channel you will see several examples of 'real' women bellydancing. Plus - I am here to help and guide you. I will be happy to direct you to free how-to vids, .99 cent music downloads, free video & music previews, anything you may need assistance with.

My two blog/vlogs are:

http://bellydancerlessons.blogspot.com
and / or
http://abrideonabudget.blogspot.com

Check out these other vids: Student testimonials for 'JadeTheBellydancer'

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3lQXcgcP6Hw

and Jade's fantastic dance to TINA TURNER

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=64bBsRJpnRc

Plus, SEEDCOVERS has lots and lots of beautiful hip scarves to start you off

The best Tripod for Bride Bloggers

I posted this video for my You Tube friends - especially the ones whom have shown their make-shift camera set-ups for their vids; and, did not see it necessary to invest money in a professional tri-pod. Like most fledgling vloggers, I had my camera propped up on a pile of books, until I was "liberated" with the Gorillapod by Joby