it flew by

Wow, what a week it has been.  I think it might classify as the fastest ever. Seriously.
It's a busy time -- lots of list-making and Renegade preparations, and even a wee bit of freaking out going on.  I know this isn't an advice column, which is a really good thing considering, but if I may share a few bits for the sake of sharing.  It is never wise to try to accomplish too much. It's crazy making and I never seem to learn (after years of telling myself I will). Here's the real advice I have. Never, and I mean never do back-to-back craft fairs, prepare to teach classes at a four week summer camp, AND plan a wedding all at the same time! It is completely nuts. It's waaay too much and I'm insane for not realizing it sooner. What on earth was I thinking?  Not the wedding part. No, no, not that part, just the other stuff. The getting married and planning a wedding part is great...it's just the other stuff all mixed in and stacked on top.

Actually, the wedding planning is moving along at an even pace, at least I think it is. We have about a zillion lists and yesterday we sat down and put deadlines on various tasks, which was helpful but kind of anxiety provoking (that isn't apparent at all, is it?)  With any luck, the invitations will be finished up in a week or two and once that happens I will feel a lot better. At least for a little while.

Have a sweet weekend. I'll be back next week sometime.
Leya

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holy cow, you have a lot on your plate. take some time for yourself. yoga and trying to keep a good diet was what kept me sane during busy (wedding planning, etc...) times.

[shona]

I know it's a cliché, but I truly go by the motto "you live, you learn."

The other option is to tell your mate what you never want to do again + give permission to be slapped if you ever run to them + say, "I've been offered this, and I have this other thing, and I think if I get done with the third task by this Saturday (impossible) then I can accept this 4th thing..." That's the agreement I have with my boyfriend.

[erin]

your pile of pouches is so great! wish i could stop by renegade and see them in person...here's to hoping you don't overwhelm yourself. take care.

[connie]

good luck with your mountains of lists! it's fun seeing the things get checked off one by one

[nora]

I would love to come to Renegade! Other side of the country though. Good luck with the piles Leya! You can do it....remember to breathe.

[Jenny K]

You may have already found a planner for yourself, but if not, www.ezweddingplanner.com really helped me out. The best part was that they included lists of things to get done and timelines and deadlines built in, so that I had kind of a framework to build my personal schedule around, instead of starting from scratch. Best of luck to you! I know you can do it.