463 Days to Go: Karma gives us a 180

So, while I haven't expounded as well as I should, for the past few months Karma has shat on us more than I feel was necessary.

Today she apologized, kissed our feet, and promised to treat us better.

First: David got his non-training, semi permanent schedule at work: 40 hours a week before lunch breaks. Woot.

Second: The adorable little duplex bungalow thing we looked at last week and with which we both fell desparately in love? The one I haven't mentioned until now to prevent jinxing? Yeah, Owner totally approved our application. Sign the lease next week, and it OURS...well, you know, ish. double Woot.

Three: Grandmother called. Dearest rich uncle who owns the fabulous (and fabulously dilapitated) railroad warehouse turned restaurant/reception hall brimming with antique Acadian charm literally blocks from the church where we are to be wed...has leased it for use as a reception hall. This is the building I dreamed for my reception since I was twelve. This is the missing half to my perfect ceremony/reception duo. This is the place I was told not to hold my breath about because it was all kinds of fubared after being left all but vacant for four years. AND NOW IT'S TOTALLY EFFING AVAILABLE!!!

Thank you, Karma. I needed that.

477 Days to go: Of Caters and burgers

We met with our first caterer today. He's the sweetest man I've met in a while, and he talks more than I do (this a quite the feat BTW). And from what Dave tells me, the food is to die for.

But, he's in the middle of downtown Lafayette, so parking is an issue. He's at least $2100 out of our price range, and we're not too sure about his decorating sense.

I'm torn, people. Torn. On the other hand, we still have quite a few options to entertain. I just hope the other people we'll talk to are a sweet and wonderful as Keith. Because then my decision will be really hard.

After out meeting with Keith, we had lunch at Hub City Diner. I miss hamburgers, and the onion rings are the closest I've gotten to Tookie's yet. And sweet potato fries with salt are oddly amazing.

Just an FYI.