Also, I have no idea -- NO IDEA -- how to plan a wedding.

Probably the number 1 reason why Beau and I are not married after nearly 14 years of being together.

Steph, don't worry, you're totally normal. By which I mean, I'd be feeling the exact same way, about all of it.

Tell everyone who asks a different date and watch the confusion build as they talk to each other.

Teppy, that is the most annoying part about getting engaged; in about a week they're going to start asking you where you're registered. Just tell people you're taking your time and enjoying being engaged.

Also, I have no idea -- NO IDEA -- how to plan a wedding.

Probably the number 1 reason why Beau and I are not married after nearly 14 years of being together.

My "idea" is: small ceremony with just our immediate families at Tim's parents' house (their house is secluded, and backs up onto woods, and there's a picnic shelter type thing [not a gazebo], and it's the best way I can think of to have Tim's mom be a part of it), and a giant party later (later that night, or the next day, or weeks/months later).

Which is, I grant you, "planning." But holy fucking shitballs, there is SO MUCH ELSE that needs to be planned. WHAT THE HELL.

understand: you have my utter and complete empathy.

Man, I am not just a sloth compared to you, I am moving *backwards.* I am creating entropy compared to you. Well done!

Ha! Well, I was behind due to Mardi Gras, so I caught a couple of bills that were almost overdue. Still. Feels good. Thanks.

Uggh, Steph, I have been That Person. I think that question just sort of barfs itself out without really being thought about. Can you just chirp (or growl) "Nope!!" and leave it there? Also, please talk about being engaged as much as you like! Celebrate, vent, whatever - it's what we're here for.

sj, fingers crossed you don't get sick!

All praise to whatever watches over atheist ex-Hasidic Jews, D survived his first practice since breaking/dislocating his ankle.

Wow, crashing hard. Off to shower and bed. G'night, mah Bitches.

Tell everyone who asks a different date and watch the confusion build as they talk to each other.

Tim has decided to do this. I am in 100% favor of it.

Tell everyone who asks a different date and watch the confusion build as they talk to each other.

Once again, Zenkitty proves why I adore her.

My "idea" is: small ceremony with just our immediate families at Tim's parents' house (their house is secluded, and backs up onto woods, and there's a picnic shelter type thing [not a gazebo], and it's the best way I can think of to have Tim's mom be a part of it), and a giant party later (later that night, or the next day, or weeks/months later).

This is a perfectly viable plan.

And once you get married, people will start asking you about kids!

But seriously, your proposed wedding sounds lovely.