Rants, Recipes, and Running

Okay, so although I am in the midst of your wedding recap--I can't write a post unless I am in the writing mood. And being I have written like 3 papers this week, I'm a little burnt out on being "wise with my words"....so I'm doing one of these--it's been awhile! 1. Where is your cell phone? table 2. Your hair? Brown 3. Your mother? compassionate 4. Your father? entertaining 5. Your favorite food? Seafood 6. Your dream last night? teeth 7. Your favorite drink? LimeyH20 8. Your dream/goal? Family 9. What room are you in? kitchen 10. Your hobby? running 11. Your fear? pain 12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Lakes! 13. Where were you last night? home 14. Something that you aren’t? patient 15. Muffins? bran 16. Wish list item? endless 17. Where did you grow up? Dakota 18. Last thing you did? studied 19. What are you wearing? sweats 20. Your TV? boring 21. Your pets? NONEXISTENT 22. Friends? wonderful 23. Your life? exciting 24. Your mood? calm 25. Missing som...

We are finally starting to make some progress towards the big event! So I left off with the rehearsal. Now let's talk Groom's Dinner... It was perfect. (Weather could've been nicer, but we can't control that). The cabin was picturesque. The food was amazing. Let me tell you about 2 idols that I have, and have had my whole life. They are called "My brothers" (Chad & Kevin). Growing up--I looked up to them like none-other. Sometimes they probably weren't the world's greatest influence's on me....but in the long run, they were . I say this because I can recall evenings where my brother was in high school throwing a party when he was supposed to be babysitting me. I was the *Center of Attention*. This may be why I, today, am so loud and love to tell stories. I would stand on tables and do Saturday Night Life impressions at the age of 5. Although there were those moments--there were also times where they were the best role-models ever: for my some-d...

So we left off Thursday night at about 3am when I finally fell asleep from extreme exhaustion. I woke naturally about at 6:30am the following morning, of course. The morning person in me never leaves!! I woke to the most beautiful sound....rain. I donned my spandex long sleeve, shorts, Mizuno running shoes, and of course "Marc Antony"--my GPS. (Yes, I have it named. Prior to Ryan, my GPS was named Dmitri. When I met Ryan and took him on our 1st run, I introduced him to Dmitri and said "I don't have time to date men. So since I have the dream of loving an cute Italian boy--I have named my GPS after one". The next day Ryan set out to buy a new GPS and told me "You can use this from now on. We will come up with a better name..a warrior-like name." And hence, Marc Antony is the name) I was at such peace during that run....feeling about 1000 feels at once. Nerves about all the wedding stress, excitement about all the family I get to see, and true joy that I...

So I left off with Tuesday's anticipation of the big events for the weekend! Wednesday morning Ryan and I went for a run, had a great workout in the the backyard of my parents house.....and this was probably the last normal moment we had alone and together for the rest of the weekend! I am so glad we did this. We got some quality time together to talk, laugh, and encourage each other....got a little taste of our normal routine before the excitement all came. I made him breakfast, and he was back to the lakes. I packed up my bags to head to Wahpeton with Mom to get my nails done. Wednesday was a great day to get some good bonding time with my Mom. It's funny how when I was a young teenager--I had such attitude towards my parents and would strive so hard to be the complete opposite of them. Now I can proudly say that I strive so hard to become a woman like my Mother. I arrived at the glorious lakes (which is probably my favorite place in the world)...and headed to my bridesmaid ...

So as stated early, and as all of you have probably read...My sister Lisa wrote a beautiful recap of our Wedding weekend in a 5-blog-collaboration. After some discussion and thinking, I have decided to write a little blog about the wedding day from our side. We started to watch the wedding video-compilation last night. Only got through the ceremony and our first dance. It was so surreal to re-live. It brought me back down memory lane...to 3 weeks ago. Which feels like yesterday and feels like 3 years ago--all at the same time. This may take a few blogs worth. I tend to get overly wordy, so it's best I break this up into pieces. I am going to begin with Tuesday. Ryan was at the lakes with his family at the cabin they rented for the week. I had been in Wyndmere with my mom and dad enjoying the much-needed time spent. (I miss my parents, a lot) It was so exciting to see Ryan for the first time that week. He showed up at my house that morning. I had just returned from an 8 mile, head-c...

Okay, so my previous post told of the amazing beautiful sites we saw. The relaxation we enjoyed. And the elegant romance we experienced. Now, this may come across negative--but please trust me, this is not negativity. I thrive off of this stuff......Watching people. A couple's only resort in a different country is like a MUSEUM for a people watcher who loves to analyze.... So let's start with our first morning out on the pool/beach.... Now, for background information--Abby is sheltered girl when it comes to culture. I was born in North Dakota, raised in North Dakota...and my heart continues to live within the good, Catholic family Values. We arrive to the pool, We are getting set up at our chairs..and I look left and there "it" is. I don't know what to do when I see "it". Do I scream? Vomit? Cry? Run away? Let "it" know? You are probably wondering what this "it" is...Well "it" was a picture of something I hope to never beco...

So my lovely sister, Lisa has posted 5 excellent blogs recapping the events of the amazing wedding weekend. Now, normally I would link this. However, I do not know how to link another blog (I am completely computer-unsavy). However, the only peoploe that read this blog, read Lisa's blog as well. I am going to skip the recap of our wedding, in that case....and skip to our honeymoon! We left for Cancun, Mexico on last Wednesday. We got home from the wedding the Monday after, I was sick with a horrible flu that turned into Bronchitus for a 1.5 weeks, and I had finals week for school. A real whirlwind, and finding real time to enjoy our married life was tough. So Wednesday morning I took my final test, and had Ryan pick me up from school and we headed straight to the airport! We arrived at 9:30 pm to our "Couples-Only-All Inclusive" resort the "Playa Mujeres" http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/playa-mujeres-mexico/playa-overview.htm It was absol...