Soon after Brian moved to S. CA, we met.  I ran into him at Starbucks on October 10, 2004 and we've been inseparable since.  I was immediately attracted to him and thought he was smart and sweet, although a bit shy.  We had a good conversation which included movies.  I couldn't believe he hadn't seen Garden State even though he was an Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind fan.  So I took him by his hand and said, "Let's go watch it", hoping that he wasn't psycho.

He turned out to be my soul mate.

(picture taken night we met)

On our 4 year anniversary, Brian took me Starbucks where we met and we had a drink.  We then had sushi and talked about how cool it was that he he introduced me to it.  We then drove by his old apartment in West Hollywood, and where we spent our first Halloween together... I realized we were taking a trip down memory lane.  We did this all day with that last stop being Starbucks again.  I thought it was just "romantic anniversary stuff" and didn't suspect anything else.  He asked me to check my necklace which contains a vial.  I opened the vial and there was a note that said "Will you marry me?".  He got down on a knee, popped out a ring, and I burst into tears.  I said yes.

The really cool thing was that my family already knew!  He had asked my parents beforehand for my hand.  My dad doesn't know a lick of English, so he memorized what to say and asked in Spanish.  My parents happily agreed.

3/6/09 Starting Stats

• weight: 170.0
• Bust: 95.5 cm
• Chest: 80.7 cm
• Waist: 97.0 cm
• Hips: 110.5
• Thighs: 71.0 (L), 72.0 (R)
• Arms: 35.0 (L), 35.0 (R)
• Step Test: 104
• Push-up Test: 0.5
• Sit-up Test: 43
• Wall sit Test: 65 s

3/7/09: Salsa Dancing

3/8/09: 15 minute cardio session; injured neck =(

3/9/09: 30 min cardio

3/11/09: 25 min cardio

3/12/09: 30-day shred (level 1), salsa dancing, 30 min cardio... kick ass day!  hurt my neck again though  =\

3/13/09: Can't turn left!  Chiropractor told me to take a break and keep icing my shoulder and neck for the next few days

3/14/09-3/16/09: since I can work-out, I'm doing Jay Robb's fruit flush cleanse

• Compile guest list - estimated size: 100-125
• Select wedding party - 4 bridesmaids 2 groomsmen (so far)
• Reserve Church - St. Paul the Apostle
• start confirmation classes
• Reserve Reception Site - Delight Dance
• Find caterer - Jason's Catering, Santa Ana
• Book DJ - DJ Super Mario and Jon Jon
• Design Save-the-Dates - Alex doing this
• Get website up (Brian)
• Order STDs
• Send STDs
• Go to Catholic couple's counseling
• Book photographer
• Book videographer
• Reasearch honeymoon spots (Brian)
• Order bridal gown
• Select bridesmaid dresses
• Order tuxes
• Music list
• Book dance instructor
• Order cake
• Get cake topper
• Purchase wedding rings
• Order/buy linens
• Pick favors (DIY?)
• DIY invitations
• DIY water bottles
• DIY ceremony program
• Pick hair & do trial run
• Pick makeup & do trial run
• Meet with church coordinator
• Order DIY flowers and candles
• DIY centerpieces
• Gown alterations
• Buy champagne

IVORY, GOLD, AND RED!

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Chino Hills

Delight Dance Studio, Chino

(lights were dim-- couldn't find the switch)

The bar...

I'll have round tables, floor-length ivory tablecloths with white organza overlays.  Example:

Jason's Catering from Santa Ana will be our caterer.  Delicious food!

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Beef Empanadas: Spicy Meat Turnovers with Mexican Spices Topped with Fresh Made Guacamole

Spanakopita: Greek Spinach & Feta Triangles of Phyllo topped with Sesame Seeds

Jamaican Jerk Chicken: Skewered Chicken Breast marinated in Jerk Sauce With Allspice, Ginger & Scallions

BUFFET DINNER

Baja Chicken: Prepared with a tangy Enchilada Sauce, stuffed with Cilantro Cumin Cream Cheese and topped with Mango Salsa

Cheese Tamales: Hand made tamales filled with Cheddar and Jack Cheese with Southwest Spices, and topped with Corn Pepper Relish

Cilantro Lime Rice

Frijoles Borrachos: "Drunken Beans" Pinto Beans cooked with Sofrito, Corona Beer and Latin Spices

Chayote Salad: A refreshing salad made with Pear Squash (Chayote), Red Onion, Red Pepper & Celery, tossed with EVO, Citrus Juices & Cilantro

DESSERT

Raspberry Victorian European Cake: from Michelle's Bakery.  Best cake EVER.

Churros: will be be served as a late night snack

DRINKS

Agua Fresca Station:  horchata and pineapple agua

Open Bar: most of the night

Personalized Water Bottles

Starbucks Coffee: served in Starbuck's coffee cups

I thought this monogram was nice.  The bride and groom's name is easily read. However, our colors are ivory, gold, and cranberry-red (no brown).