It's like Christmas everyday! (The Registry)

I always looked forward to doing the wedding registry bit...and then it finally arrived. A chance to pick out all the fun things I will get to enjoy for the rest of my life, until they disintegrate of course.
As well, my love language is gifts, and so each gift will mean something very special to me. Even if it is a bathroom mat, as each time I step on that mat, I will remember who gave it to me.

It sounds crazy, but it's true.

We spent about 4 hours scanning, trying to pick colours on the spot, deciding whether to get a duvet cover or a comforter, and defending our positions on whether we go for the cheapest things, or the mid-range items.

The registry isn't just about getting stuff for the sake of having stuff. What I'm looking forward to most I think is using the dishes to eat meals together, as the dinner table to me represents where relationships are made. We selected Denby dishes - instead of a cheap set and a china set - so we can have them forever. They are beautiful! (pictured above).

The registry also represents building a home together. Having somewhat of a long-distance relationship (40 mins apart) where we stay with his parents for the weekend makes me so excited for the time when I can just go to where I call "home", and rest and relax, and enjoy my husband and be completely myself.
So though we both feel like each week we pack and then unpack, it'll make being home that much more enjoyable (I hope!).

le ring.

My beautiful ring...from a wonderful man.

My Grandpa's Wisdom

As I realize I have 5 months to plan a wedding, plan a marriage, and still do my best to reach the campus with the love of Christ, I can become a little bit overwhelmed.

You see, I am a planner to the max (thanks mom), and that means many things run through my head at the same time.

That being said, I'm thankful for the people God has placed in my life to keep it sane, and thankful for the willingness of friends and family to help out where needed. The only problem - I'm trying to figure out where exactly I can use the help.

Before I offer my grandpa's wisdom, I thought I'd share some thoughts:
It has been wonderful to experience another culture through dating (and now engaged to) a Sri Lankan man, who was born in Nigeria and moved to Canada when 13. It is a beautiful mix of so many cultures, and wonderful foods, and customs.

I went Kura Saree shopping with his sister (a red rich saree the groom gives the bride) and that itself was quite the experience! But I loved every minute of it. I think I can really embrace the Sri Lankan-ness that is in me. :)

I'm blogging about prepping for the wedding because my Aunt requested, however, I think it could be a good opportunity to step outside myself and my planning and reflect on all that I am thankful for in Christ.

My grandpa's wisdom when I told him I'm engaged? He gave us a verse "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." from 1 Cor 11:1. I am praying that I would imitate Christ these next 5 months, and for the rest of my life, really, as I anticipate the upcoming adventures of where God will take us! I am willing and ready to go where He calls us, as scary as it is.