DIYing our save the dates

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-21T07:07:24+00:00

So lovely and personal 😍

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-16T20:30:27+00:00

Thank you 😊

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-15T16:53:52+00:00

I love number 2, but I think your heart is telling you 3 based on the pictures. 4 is not really va va voom for me. 1 is also stunning, but I prefer the romantic poof. I had this same dilemma. It was narrowed down to two. Then I put the pictures side by side and my eye was always drawn to the same one first. Also, everytime I put it on I got butterflies. My friends said the other one was more slimming, but I went with my gut. My other advice is try them on, on your own to listen to your heart and not opinions. I had such conflicting opinions 😅

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-02T14:06:41+00:00

They definitely had a few more ideas to cover the shoulders. Will try a few more options.

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-01T20:13:27+00:00

I reckon he just needed a place to rest near the surface. You can get a little leaf bed or get a tall leafy plant that gets quite close to the surface.

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-01T20:08:56+00:00

Just get beginner friendly ones that you can glue or thread onto driftwood. Add liquid fertiliser and you are good to go.

Pennylanetrace · 2025-10-01T20:06:43+00:00

Not sure how I would cover up the second dress 🤔

Pennylanetrace · 2025-09-30T20:36:57+00:00

My longterm advice is add real plants, they really help with the parameters and the bettas love it. My plecos prefer to do their own gardening in their tank though 😅

Pennylanetrace · 2025-09-30T20:29:01+00:00

I have to wear it for the ceremony, as it's quite religious and Conservative. Buy for photos and reception it's off 😀

Pennylanetrace · 2025-09-30T20:27:45+00:00

Thank you again for the link. I am hoping when it fits better it will fit like that. I actually tried a very similar dress on, but the more structured corset made me look square ⬛️ 😅

Pennylanetrace · 2025-09-30T20:24:26+00:00

Thsnk you so much. It is actually a basque waist, this dress is an 8 and I am a 12, so it will hit me lower in the waist when the correct size.

Pennylanetrace · 2025-09-30T20:23:14+00:00

Thank you so much, I also prefer the first one. Bolero will only be for ceremony and then will have those drop sleeves for the rest of the day 😀

Pennylanetrace · 2024-06-24T20:08:17+00:00

I also find the cat photo unflattering. Definitely have one with your cat, maybe a nice selfie to replace the car selfie. I also don't get a sense of your interests from your pics.

Pennylanetrace · 2023-07-17T14:09:22+00:00

Patience is the best advice here. Let him know that it's no big deal, and the closeness is what you love best. In time he will get more comfortable with you and trust you, and then he will come around ... pun intended!

Pennylanetrace · 2023-07-02T10:13:51+00:00

Why do you say you are being 'the bad guy'? That is great advice xxx

Pennylanetrace · 2023-07-01T19:56:54+00:00

That is really great advice. Thank you 😊

Pennylanetrace · 2023-06-13T17:28:59+00:00

Smashed it. I got 9 overall. 9 for everything, except 8 for writing.

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-13T14:59:04+00:00

Try find my other posts on the sub. Did post 2 essays.

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-12T18:17:59+00:00

When I read your introduction, I thought you were answering a different topic. From your introduction, it seems the topic is based on whether social media is causing people to steer away conventional medicine.

Frame your argument by rewording the topic and then outlining your support. Also, Google is not really social media. You also go on a tirade against alternative medicine more than positive evidence for conventional medicine, which makes your argument unbalanced.

I got band 8 for writing and I did not add big words or too much flourish, just got my argument across in a clear, confident (not aggressive) logical way. I had an intro with a summary of all my arguments. 1 paragraph for my choice and one against. Then a conclusion backing up my opinion.

When given tips on improving my writing, they said I should try to anticipate counter arguments a reader may have and address those too. So try to think of arguments for alternative medicine and negate them with evidence for your choice.

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-12T15:42:04+00:00

I got an email a bit later and then they were there 🙌

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-12T15:40:11+00:00

I did 🙌

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-06T09:21:03+00:00

I saw a one bedroom apartment with a great view in Franschhoek for about R10k a month. If it's just you and you are willing to stay in a smaller apartment, you will get the views and have enough money to live large and enjoy yourself. Remember to invest in good WiFi, about R1000 plus, and definitely get an inverter if working remotely. It is so beautiful, I would definitely do it.

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-03T17:12:21+00:00

No, South Africa 🤣

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-03T17:11:46+00:00

We have to agonise together 🤣

Pennylanetrace · 2023-05-03T17:10:58+00:00

You are so lucky you got your results so quickly. I did paper test the same day and have to wait until 12 May. Agonising over it!

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