2016 itself has been pretty interesting. For some, there were a lot of tragic things that happened... trump, was the biggest disaster if I say so myself. Though for my family and I, there were bigger strives made this year than most. In one year alone, there was a high of emotion, a high of stress, a high of cash credited to someone else's account, and definitely a high of alcohol. Now don't take me wrong, we aren't alcoholics but we definitely did party A LOT.
Even though we have been planning this wedding for a year and a half, you'll never fully feel prepared for the things that come with planning a wedding on your own. I'm very much a DIY type of person so I categorized it as one big DIY project but THIS, this was more than a mere Pinterest DIY or a design a sticker project. No, this involved a guest list, family drama, huge lists of what seemed to be impossible tasks, headaches, sleepless nights, more opinions than wanted and lots and lots of coffee. Oh, and in the middle of all this chaos, I was at the end of my bachelors degree program.
Traditionally, before weddings, the family members of the bride and groom's parents rub a mixture of turmeric powder and baby oil on the married couple to be. This poses as a cleanse and a reason to start the party. This stuff does not come off easy! We were basically minions for a few days but it was definitely fun.
I did say there was a degree that came out of all this madness, didn't I? Well yes, a week later, as if we didn't celebrate enough at this point, I graduated with a bachelors of science in psychology. This has been many years coming along with many times of wanting to quit. There are no quitters here my crazy people, this is what we do, we work through it all and come out with what we want, success!
I must say, accomplishments aren't accomplishments without your support system behind you. They may not always be there, but when you fall and hit rock bottom, the little screech you make, they can hear it from miles and miles away. I'm nothing without my support system, my family (yes, husband included). As a whole they might not always be in the best place or sometimes not even speak to each other, but thats what families do, thats what relationships are. Everyone sometimes needs a break. Most definitely, I would be nothing with out my parents, specially my mamma. This woman puts up with way more than she has to, so I strive to make her proud. And to my hubby, you've got my back and I got yours, I love you. I can finally say your my husband and threaten you anytime you drive me nuts!
May 2017 bring double the accomplishments that 2016 has left us with. And to my family and friends reading this, NO babies yet, thank you very much!
I cannot leave without this one picture, because its the best of all...
ttyl- Faneeza
Before the dye night, as they call it, we had Indian wedding-esque pictures taken with the whole family. It was amazing to see Anthony's family dress up in traditional indian wear and meet us at the park. I have actual professional pictures but this picture suits our personalities the best.
Finally, September came around and it was time to party ! On September 3, 2016, I became a Geronimo and married my best friend and my high school sweetheart. Literally, the night flew by so fast it was incredible to believe that a year and a half worth of planning was over in a couple of hours. The details, the music, the vision, EVERYTHING became a reality living outside of my head and it was amazing!
I must say, accomplishments aren't accomplishments without your support system behind you. They may not always be there, but when you fall and hit rock bottom, the little screech you make, they can hear it from miles and miles away. I'm nothing without my support system, my family (yes, husband included). As a whole they might not always be in the best place or sometimes not even speak to each other, but thats what families do, thats what relationships are. Everyone sometimes needs a break. Most definitely, I would be nothing with out my parents, specially my mamma. This woman puts up with way more than she has to, so I strive to make her proud. And to my hubby, you've got my back and I got yours, I love you. I can finally say your my husband and threaten you anytime you drive me nuts!
May 2017 bring double the accomplishments that 2016 has left us with. And to my family and friends reading this, NO babies yet, thank you very much!
I cannot leave without this one picture, because its the best of all...
This was taken by one our our groomsmen, on an iPhone!
ttyl- Faneeza
