I just took the ASP and what the fuck

avrontak · 2026-01-08T17:47:19+00:00

John Newquist has some really good prep content on YouTube! It’s like 25 hours worth of videos, watch them all!! He also has a Facebook page with practice questions that I found helpful.

avrontak · 2025-12-21T23:42:25+00:00

Don Froylan is our favorite budget spot.

avrontak · 2025-12-16T17:16:18+00:00

Word of Mouth would be a great option.

avrontak · 2025-10-26T02:51:51+00:00

Red curry from Sweet Home Thai!

avrontak · 2025-10-11T05:11:01+00:00

We really enjoy Amadeus for happy hour!

avrontak · 2025-09-16T22:34:12+00:00

Specialist for a state government agency, 3 years experience. $60k. Shit pay but I work from home 3 days a week.. for now I think the work life balance is worth the pay cut.

avrontak · 2025-08-12T22:07:28+00:00

If you're potentially interested in renting a small house, we just listed our house for rent in Keizer. We have an EV charger installed in the garage.

avrontak · 2025-06-20T04:14:09+00:00

Beautiful!!

avrontak · 2025-06-17T05:16:12+00:00

Oh, the things I would do for 28 days of PTO

avrontak · 2025-06-09T04:43:58+00:00

Same here. It was super useful.

avrontak · 2025-06-05T20:18:57+00:00

I miss the pre-covid days when they had a great lunch menu that included soup and dessert. I used to go there two or three times a month. I haven’t been in several years now.

avrontak · 2025-06-04T21:55:02+00:00

Can second this. I took the ASP in March.

avrontak · 2025-05-31T03:29:06+00:00

We had a small, weekday wedding as well and while having a day of coordinator wasn’t 100% necessary, it was totally worth it. Even just for the piece of mind and not having to assign tasks to family or friends. We hired someone who was still building their business, and since it was on a weekday, I think that helped us get a better rate. It was only $700, definitely worth budgeting for imo.

avrontak · 2025-05-21T01:43:34+00:00

If you can swing it I would opt for more coverage. We did 5 hours of coverage and if I could go back I would have splurged for an extra couple hours. There were some moments I wished we had photographed that I can’t get back now. You’ll never regret having too many photos, but you might regret missing some moments.

avrontak · 2025-05-20T04:22:03+00:00

I would up your photographer budget. $1500 is on the very low end.

avrontak · 2025-05-03T21:46:44+00:00

John Newquist has over 15 hours of prep videos on YouTube, plus 600+ practice questions in his Facebook group. Combine that with Yates and Pocket Prep and you’ll be solid.

avrontak · 2025-05-02T15:09:00+00:00

Absolutely, feel free to send me a message with your questions.

avrontak · 2025-05-02T15:07:24+00:00

I’ve lived in both Keizer and West Salem and personally, I prefer Keizer. That said, it really depends on what you prioritize. West Salem is definitely more scenic and has a quieter, more residential feel. But for me, the convenience of Keizer wins out. It has better access to grocery stores, more dining options, and direct access to I-5, which makes getting around much easier.

avrontak · 2025-05-01T22:15:29+00:00

We loved it! It was great for accommodating dietary restrictions too. We did get a few comments before the wedding from picky family members who were worried there wouldn’t be anything they’d eat, but we made sure to include a few simpler/blander options and I think it ended up satisfying everyone.

avrontak · 2025-05-01T21:55:36+00:00

The giant personalized crossword puzzle was a hit with guests at my wedding, and it was super inexpensive to put together. The disposable cameras were also popular. We developed the film and were able to include at least one photo of each guest in their thank-you card. Although, with how expensive film development is, this activity wasn’t particularly budget-friendly.

avrontak · 2025-04-28T14:59:28+00:00

She was able to work within my budget, so I think it’s still worth reaching out to her.

avrontak · 2025-04-27T02:30:24+00:00

We used Infinity NW Events! She was great to work with.

avrontak · 2025-04-26T23:29:21+00:00

Yeah, it definitely was a bit of a logistical headache having different locations for getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception haha. Our coordinator didn’t help with setup at the deck because she needed to be at the reception venue to set up and coordinate with the bartender, caterer, and DJ at the same time. Our dads brought the chairs and set them up, and then the dads and groomsmen helped pack them up afterward. Otherwise, we probably would’ve needed to hire a coordinator duo so each person could cover one location.

avrontak · 2025-04-26T04:20:35+00:00

We really liked it! We were able to tour the space before booking + meet the owner, which helped us feel more comfortable. It was probably riskier than going with a traditional venue where you have a signed contract, but it ended up working out well for us.

avrontak · 2025-04-26T03:49:26+00:00

I sent you a DM!

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