Well, 10 weeks from today we will be in Aruba preparing to welcome guests to the welcome party! Unfortunately this has been one of my more unproductive weeks. The only good news is I have finally reached my ‘pre-fiancé’ weight and am within 4 pounds of the weight I want to be at for my second dress fitting in 4 weeks.

• Accomplished this week: a conference call with the Aruba Marriott’s wedding planner and restaurant manager about the welcome party, scheduled my appointments at the Mandara Spa for a consultation and bridal hair and make-up
• Unproductive time: though I didn’t check much off the list, I did spend HOURS looking for a Welcome Party outfit, looking for inspiration for flowers and centerpieces. I also looked for hairstyle ideas and jewelry and have not yet given up on the totally impractical Jimmy Choos I desperately want. (Ya, I know it’s probably for the best that I didn’t find those shoes, but sometimes you just get something in your head, you know? They are still sold out worldwide.) AND I started researching bhangra music that we want to have at our Welcome Party and reception.
• Goals for this coming week: Get invitations out! That is the one thing we really need to get done.