That's right... with 72 days until the wedding, tomorrow we are sending out the invitations!! I am really excited about it. Each thing we do it feels more and more real. But now... we are actually inviting people to the event. It appears that our final number will be 158 invited. We both know (and are hoping... lol) that not everyone will be able to make it. We are anticipating around 130 people coming. There are also a few people I feel bad about not inviting, but things/circumstances/relationships change, and therefore, you cannot invite everyone you know. If we had more money, I would invite a lot more people, but we don't, and so it is what it is.
We received our official bid from our new florist... we just need to make a few adjustments and we will be all set with that.
We have cocktail napkins ordered for the cocktail hour and the sweet table.
Almost all of the attendants have been measured for their tuxes. A few have not... you know who you are... grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
Other than that, I think I have shared all of the latest information. So tomorrow the invites go out, and then we will already be getting response cards back by the end of next week. Fun!!!
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
You're Such A Character
I have not done one of my "top 10" lists for awhile, and I am sure you miss them... especially because it means I am not going to be yakking on about the wedding. So today I have for you my top 10 favorite TV characters of all time. Granted, these are only from the shows I watched, so I am sure there are some better ones out there, but this is my blog, and so I get to tell you my favorites. These are, in order:
10. Jo Polnachek (Facts of Life) - A true lesbian ahead of her time. Clearly if they re-made that show today, she would be out of the closet and not dating men. She also always had some great one liners and I loved her relationship with Blair.
9. Addison Montgomery (Private Practice) - She is the brains behind the operation. A world-class surgeon who is not only down to Earth, but beautiful as well. She definitely has herself some drama, no question, but she definitely earns her #9 spot.
8. Abby Lockhart (ER) - There was just always something I liked about Abby. I actually miss seeing her on Thursday nights. She was full of drama, and even went through some REALLY annoying points in the show, but she triumphed through the crap and came out on top.
7. Mike Sever (Growing Pains) - Who didn't want to be like Mike when they grew up? He was a good kid at heart, but always got into a little bit of fun. Mischief was his middle name, but somehow, there was always a "learning experience" for everything he went through.
6. Brian Kinney (Queer as Folk) - Brian made no bones about it... he did not give a fuck. Not about you, me, or anyone else. Yes, he had great friends and a good job. I would NEVER in a million years want his lifestyle, but I always had a soft spot for Brian Kinney. He just needed a hug and to know someone loved him.
5. Maxine Gray (Judging Amy) - Talk about someone who did not give a fuck. Maxine would do it her way, no matter what. She was above the law, and had a mouth that would make a sailor blush. She always had great lines and I wish they would have given that character her own show.
4. Roseanne Conner (Roseanne) - Easily one of the trashiest people ever on TV, but so damn funny. She also did not really care what people though and she totally embraced her "trashiness." Her character was written very well, and I am sure a lot of it mirrored her own life.
3. Rachel Greene (Friends) - I did not really fall in love with Rachel until the series ended, but they wrote her lines SO well. And not only was she written well, but she delivered them well. She was such a good comedian and I just wish I could pull out lines like Rachel did.
2. Amanda Woodward (Melrose Place) - The chief bitch... and I loved her. Amanda was rotten, nasty, and said things that everyone was thinking. She is another one who did not care about anyone else... she was all business and she did not mess around.
1. Karen Walker (Will & Grace) - This was an easy one. There is no doubt in my mind, Karen Walker was the best character ever on TV. True, her character evolved as the show went on, but she was funny from beginning to end. And they could not have found a better person to play her than Megan Mullally.
There you have it... my favorite TV characters of all time. Who are yours? Did I miss any?
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10. Jo Polnachek (Facts of Life) - A true lesbian ahead of her time. Clearly if they re-made that show today, she would be out of the closet and not dating men. She also always had some great one liners and I loved her relationship with Blair.
9. Addison Montgomery (Private Practice) - She is the brains behind the operation. A world-class surgeon who is not only down to Earth, but beautiful as well. She definitely has herself some drama, no question, but she definitely earns her #9 spot.
8. Abby Lockhart (ER) - There was just always something I liked about Abby. I actually miss seeing her on Thursday nights. She was full of drama, and even went through some REALLY annoying points in the show, but she triumphed through the crap and came out on top.
7. Mike Sever (Growing Pains) - Who didn't want to be like Mike when they grew up? He was a good kid at heart, but always got into a little bit of fun. Mischief was his middle name, but somehow, there was always a "learning experience" for everything he went through.
6. Brian Kinney (Queer as Folk) - Brian made no bones about it... he did not give a fuck. Not about you, me, or anyone else. Yes, he had great friends and a good job. I would NEVER in a million years want his lifestyle, but I always had a soft spot for Brian Kinney. He just needed a hug and to know someone loved him.
5. Maxine Gray (Judging Amy) - Talk about someone who did not give a fuck. Maxine would do it her way, no matter what. She was above the law, and had a mouth that would make a sailor blush. She always had great lines and I wish they would have given that character her own show.
4. Roseanne Conner (Roseanne) - Easily one of the trashiest people ever on TV, but so damn funny. She also did not really care what people though and she totally embraced her "trashiness." Her character was written very well, and I am sure a lot of it mirrored her own life.
3. Rachel Greene (Friends) - I did not really fall in love with Rachel until the series ended, but they wrote her lines SO well. And not only was she written well, but she delivered them well. She was such a good comedian and I just wish I could pull out lines like Rachel did.
2. Amanda Woodward (Melrose Place) - The chief bitch... and I loved her. Amanda was rotten, nasty, and said things that everyone was thinking. She is another one who did not care about anyone else... she was all business and she did not mess around.
1. Karen Walker (Will & Grace) - This was an easy one. There is no doubt in my mind, Karen Walker was the best character ever on TV. True, her character evolved as the show went on, but she was funny from beginning to end. And they could not have found a better person to play her than Megan Mullally.
There you have it... my favorite TV characters of all time. Who are yours? Did I miss any?
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Goodbye Lindsay
Lindsay Lohan can rot in jail for all I care. She is a fucked-up, sick, twisted girl, and she needs help. I grant you, her parents should be shot and killed too... they are pretty awful. But that is no excuse for her. She continues to break the law, disobey her parole, and act like a complete moron. In the end, she thinks she won't go to jail and won't have to pay for her crime because she is Lindsay Lohan. Well guess what... that is exactly why she is going to jail. This judge has had enough of her, just like the rest of us. I am so glad she stuck it to her... I just wish her sentence was longer. Because in 23 days (the expected length she will serve), that twit is going to be back on the streets drinking, snorting, and annoying the hell out of me.
Mel Gibson and Oksana are another pair of people I would not mind if they fell off the face of the Earth. He is a disgusting excuse for a human being, and I do not think she is much better. They deserve each other.
Yes, I go to tmz.com, people.com, and usmagazine.com daily. And yes, it is their responsibility to deliver all of the gossip to us, but enough is enough. They need better subjects. Come to think of it, I think I have blogged about this before. Maybe I am the one who needs new material!!
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Mel Gibson and Oksana are another pair of people I would not mind if they fell off the face of the Earth. He is a disgusting excuse for a human being, and I do not think she is much better. They deserve each other.
Yes, I go to tmz.com, people.com, and usmagazine.com daily. And yes, it is their responsibility to deliver all of the gossip to us, but enough is enough. They need better subjects. Come to think of it, I think I have blogged about this before. Maybe I am the one who needs new material!!
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
An Update on the Wedding
You asked for it.... you got it. I have to say, I am surprised though. In my last blog post, I left it up to the reader to vote on what this post would be about. I only got three replies, but all of them wanted an update on the wedding. I assumed everyone was sick of hearing about it. Well, if you are... stop reading now. If you want more... read on...
Things are really moving along swimmingly. Let's catch everyone up-to-date. My second mother, Linda Gersick, who happens to be my mother's best friend, and one of my best friend's mothers (let's see if you can translate that) is serving as our wedding coordinator. She is SO damn good. She thinks of things like... "how will the butter be displayed on the table?" We met with her and got a list of more things to do and figure out... but they are all things I am glad we now know.
We had a mock-up with the linens and our florist. Without going into any details, things looked great, however, we have changed florists. We will now be using Richfield Flower and Events for the big day. They do many, if not most, of the Jewish weddings here in town, and we are excited to have them on board. We know everything will go off without a hitch.
We had a second tasting with the caterer because they changed chefs. Needless to say... the food is still great and we were all impressed with Chef Eric at Joseph Catering. He is really into presentation, and it shows!!
The invitations are stamped, addressed, and just waiting to be sealed. Once that is done, we will get them in the mail August 1. Well, August 2 actually because the first is a Sunday.
Our guys are all busy getting fitted for their tuxes. The ladies are dealing with their dresses and "purple accents."
This Sunday, we have our first shower!!! We are so excited for it. My friends Alli, Andrea, and Danny, along with their three wonderful spouses, are doing a brunch/shower. It should be a blast.
Linda, the wedding coordinator, and another friend of my mother's, Shelly, will also be giving us a shower. I believe that one will be on Sunday, August 15. I also think my friend Jen is doing a shower for me at work. I am truly blessed to have all of these wonderful people in my life.
Let's see, what else... the program for the ceremony is typed, our cocktail (ha ha, you said cocktail) napkins are ordered, kippot are in hand, items are disappearing off of our registries, and all of our vendors are making their lists and checking them twice.
So what is next? We need to get fitted for our tuxes as well, programs need to be printed, invites need to be sent, speeches have to get written, Hebrew names need to be learned to be written for the Ketubah, place cards need printing, and tables need to be decided, though those cannot happen until we get RSVPs back.
So that is where we are. I know there are a million more things that need to be done, but that is a quick snapshot for you. It is amazing how fast this past year has gone. I know the 87 days coming up will go even quicker. Fell free to check out our wedding website for some new pictures and updated information. http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AlexLocke&ChadHewitt
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Things are really moving along swimmingly. Let's catch everyone up-to-date. My second mother, Linda Gersick, who happens to be my mother's best friend, and one of my best friend's mothers (let's see if you can translate that) is serving as our wedding coordinator. She is SO damn good. She thinks of things like... "how will the butter be displayed on the table?" We met with her and got a list of more things to do and figure out... but they are all things I am glad we now know.
We had a mock-up with the linens and our florist. Without going into any details, things looked great, however, we have changed florists. We will now be using Richfield Flower and Events for the big day. They do many, if not most, of the Jewish weddings here in town, and we are excited to have them on board. We know everything will go off without a hitch.
We had a second tasting with the caterer because they changed chefs. Needless to say... the food is still great and we were all impressed with Chef Eric at Joseph Catering. He is really into presentation, and it shows!!
The invitations are stamped, addressed, and just waiting to be sealed. Once that is done, we will get them in the mail August 1. Well, August 2 actually because the first is a Sunday.
Our guys are all busy getting fitted for their tuxes. The ladies are dealing with their dresses and "purple accents."
This Sunday, we have our first shower!!! We are so excited for it. My friends Alli, Andrea, and Danny, along with their three wonderful spouses, are doing a brunch/shower. It should be a blast.
Linda, the wedding coordinator, and another friend of my mother's, Shelly, will also be giving us a shower. I believe that one will be on Sunday, August 15. I also think my friend Jen is doing a shower for me at work. I am truly blessed to have all of these wonderful people in my life.
Let's see, what else... the program for the ceremony is typed, our cocktail (ha ha, you said cocktail) napkins are ordered, kippot are in hand, items are disappearing off of our registries, and all of our vendors are making their lists and checking them twice.
So what is next? We need to get fitted for our tuxes as well, programs need to be printed, invites need to be sent, speeches have to get written, Hebrew names need to be learned to be written for the Ketubah, place cards need printing, and tables need to be decided, though those cannot happen until we get RSVPs back.
So that is where we are. I know there are a million more things that need to be done, but that is a quick snapshot for you. It is amazing how fast this past year has gone. I know the 87 days coming up will go even quicker. Fell free to check out our wedding website for some new pictures and updated information. http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AlexLocke&ChadHewitt
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Choice is Yours
Once again, I have hit writers block. I am not quite sure what to write. So... I am leaving it up to you, my loyal followers, to vote on what you would like me to write about. Below are a few options. Please vote by leaving a comment. If none of these ideas strike you, by all means, propose something new. In any case, please vote... the top "vote getter" wins, and will be the subject of my next blog entry.
- An update on the wedding
- A "random ramble" where I throw out random thoughts
- A rant on people not RSVPing, calling back, replying to e-mails, etc.
- Favorite vacations/destinations to date
- The top 10 ice cream flavors around
Well, the choice is up to you. What would you like me to write about? Leave your vote as a comment below.
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- An update on the wedding
- A "random ramble" where I throw out random thoughts
- A rant on people not RSVPing, calling back, replying to e-mails, etc.
- Favorite vacations/destinations to date
- The top 10 ice cream flavors around
Well, the choice is up to you. What would you like me to write about? Leave your vote as a comment below.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Name Game
Everyone is pregnant. If they aren't pregnant, they want to be. Others are adopting. In any case... children are inevitable whether you want them or not. Personally, no thank you.... no kids for us. But for those of you planning on one in the future, here are some name suggestions for you. You will notice a couple names on the boys AND girls list. They just work well for either. Also, you will see 10 boys names, and only six girls names. Back when I wanted kids, I always wanted boys and no girls. Still must ring true today because I could not come up with more than six girls names. In any case, in no particular order...
Boy Names:
1. Noah
2. Kyle
3. Jackson
4. Jake
5. Loren
6. Nathan
7. Logan
8. Jesse
9. Austin
10. Max
Girl Names:
1. Molly
2. Maxine
3. Amanda
4. Lauren
5. Jordan
6. Victoria
There you have it. Feel free to offer other names in the comment section.
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Boy Names:
1. Noah
2. Kyle
3. Jackson
4. Jake
5. Loren
6. Nathan
7. Logan
8. Jesse
9. Austin
10. Max
Girl Names:
1. Molly
2. Maxine
3. Amanda
4. Lauren
5. Jordan
6. Victoria
There you have it. Feel free to offer other names in the comment section.
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Here's to Dear Old Herzl
This weekend, Chad and I were lucky enough to spend Shabbat up at Herzl Camp. It was SO fun being there while camp was going on. In fact, this was my first Shabbat since I was Papa Ozo being back at camp with campers. It was so fun. Everyone has heard about the AMAZING new cabins, the gorgeous Mercaz with backs on the benches, the accessibility of the waterfront, and of course, the new Haks. So... I am not going to talk any more about that, other than to say they are all awesome additions, and it still TOTALLY feels like camp.
Instead, I am going to give you some of what people have been asking for. A comparison of what traditions are still around, and what is new at camp. Here we go...
Same Old, Same Old
- Shabbat caravan with everyone in white
- Good old matzo ball soup
- People walk around in pairs with candles during song session Friday nights
- Cinnamon rolls for optional breakfast
- Mama and Papa still yacking on the mic through optional breakfast
- Beautiful services at the Mercaz
- Shabbat rotations with the same offerings (though Ultimate only had about 10 people)
- Chicken nuggets for Saturday lunch
- Salad for dinner Saturday night
- Dancing and music for breakfast
- Camp ruach
- Awesome staff
- Campers having the time of their lives
- Lem Lem
New Traditions
- Counselors write the flag songs
- No more Shabbat packets with songs and readings... just services
- Chicken breasts on Friday night, instead of whole chicken parts
- Rice on Friday night instead of those little potato thingies
- Different songs Friday night... a lot more English and modern songs
- Following Oneg, no one stays in the mo... no more Foosball
- Throughout services, staff remind everyone to drink water in the mic
- Potato latkes accompany the chicken nuggets
- Typical ruach session after lunch, not all of the old schtick
- Shabbat Sichot are assigned by cabin, not an option of different topics
- Ranch dressing now offered for Saturday dinner
- Chipwiches instead of Eskimo Pies!!!
- Town nights are only Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Older staff... Papa Ozo is 24
- No more teatherball
- Very different staff structure
- Head staff all use walkie talkies
- Much better ratio of staff to campers
Though camp certainly looks different, and many of the things have changed over the years, it is still the same Herzl Camp we have all grown to know and love. Some people reject the new, but in truth, having been there and seen everything with my own eyes, change is good. It is for the better. Sure, kids are no longer slipping on the floor of the old chadar with a tray of food, but isn't that a good thing? No, Papa Ozo isn't 20, like when I was, but again, he has four more years of life experience than I did with the same job. And yes, the staff have walkie talkies, and you could argue that we did just fine without out them, but you know what... it is a lot safer to have them.
Things will always change. There will always be new traditions. But what still matters is the ruach and magic of Herzl Camp that will be there for years to come, regardless of if we have a Chipwich or an Eskimo Pie!
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Instead, I am going to give you some of what people have been asking for. A comparison of what traditions are still around, and what is new at camp. Here we go...
Same Old, Same Old
- Shabbat caravan with everyone in white
- Good old matzo ball soup
- People walk around in pairs with candles during song session Friday nights
- Cinnamon rolls for optional breakfast
- Mama and Papa still yacking on the mic through optional breakfast
- Beautiful services at the Mercaz
- Shabbat rotations with the same offerings (though Ultimate only had about 10 people)
- Chicken nuggets for Saturday lunch
- Salad for dinner Saturday night
- Dancing and music for breakfast
- Camp ruach
- Awesome staff
- Campers having the time of their lives
- Lem Lem
New Traditions
- Counselors write the flag songs
- No more Shabbat packets with songs and readings... just services
- Chicken breasts on Friday night, instead of whole chicken parts
- Rice on Friday night instead of those little potato thingies
- Different songs Friday night... a lot more English and modern songs
- Following Oneg, no one stays in the mo... no more Foosball
- Throughout services, staff remind everyone to drink water in the mic
- Potato latkes accompany the chicken nuggets
- Typical ruach session after lunch, not all of the old schtick
- Shabbat Sichot are assigned by cabin, not an option of different topics
- Ranch dressing now offered for Saturday dinner
- Chipwiches instead of Eskimo Pies!!!
- Town nights are only Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Older staff... Papa Ozo is 24
- No more teatherball
- Very different staff structure
- Head staff all use walkie talkies
- Much better ratio of staff to campers
Though camp certainly looks different, and many of the things have changed over the years, it is still the same Herzl Camp we have all grown to know and love. Some people reject the new, but in truth, having been there and seen everything with my own eyes, change is good. It is for the better. Sure, kids are no longer slipping on the floor of the old chadar with a tray of food, but isn't that a good thing? No, Papa Ozo isn't 20, like when I was, but again, he has four more years of life experience than I did with the same job. And yes, the staff have walkie talkies, and you could argue that we did just fine without out them, but you know what... it is a lot safer to have them.
Things will always change. There will always be new traditions. But what still matters is the ruach and magic of Herzl Camp that will be there for years to come, regardless of if we have a Chipwich or an Eskimo Pie!
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
The 4th
I love the 4th of July... I always have. In fact, it is one of my favorite holidays. Partly because I love fireworks, but also because I love being patriotic. It is an opportunity for our entire country to be on the same side... to celebrate our freedom.
Last year, we went to Door County over the 4th. It was really fun, and we saw some of the best fireworks EVER. We were on a dinner cruise, so we were in the middle of the lake. Those were awesome fireworks.
This year, Chad and I are going up to Herzl for the weekend. I am SO excited to be there. Minus the reunion in 2004 and Alumni Camp is 2009, this will be my first time experiencing a Herzl Camp Shabbat since my last summer in 1997. I am really excited to be there, with campers, for an actual Shabbat. I am also excited for Chad to experience a real Herzl Shabbat as well.
That does not help with plan for the actual 4th of July. We will be home Sunday in time for fireworks. So... which ones should we go to? Any ideas?
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Last year, we went to Door County over the 4th. It was really fun, and we saw some of the best fireworks EVER. We were on a dinner cruise, so we were in the middle of the lake. Those were awesome fireworks.
This year, Chad and I are going up to Herzl for the weekend. I am SO excited to be there. Minus the reunion in 2004 and Alumni Camp is 2009, this will be my first time experiencing a Herzl Camp Shabbat since my last summer in 1997. I am really excited to be there, with campers, for an actual Shabbat. I am also excited for Chad to experience a real Herzl Shabbat as well.
That does not help with plan for the actual 4th of July. We will be home Sunday in time for fireworks. So... which ones should we go to? Any ideas?
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