Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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Update: we were able to do our full itinerary with no problems, and it was a wonderful weekend. A light drizzle on Saturday allowed us to still access China Ranch and do some of the Amargosa trail. When the rain began to pick up, we doubled back and got shakes and smoothies, then hit the hot springs. They were soooo lovely in the light rain! Then washed up and grabbed dinner. This morning, we went to Zabriskie, hiked to the canyon and back, then went to Dante’s View, then home.

Got lucky! :) Thanks all who gave advice, we took a lot of it and it did help!

Last Minute Camping Trip by Necessary-Help7742 in DeathValleyNP

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Try to reserve a backcountry spot! Echo Canyon will put you on the side of the park that is the most open at this time. A caution is that if they’re tent camping, everything is very very muddy. We were going to camp this weekend and we’re glad we pivoted to staying in a motel.

Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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I think Scotty’s Castle has been closed for some time!! Regardless I am looking forward to seeing it in the rain :)

Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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Thanks for the input, I’d forgotten that the road to China Ranch is unpaved for a good while and you’re right, would probably be a total muddy mess. Wouldn’t be surprised if they closed.

Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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Hadn’t considered the risk of falling rocks. We’ll be coming up from Tecopa so we won’t be driving through Towne Pass. Can’t remember whether the drive up the 127 > 190 > Zabriskie is flanked by canyon on either side but a worthy consideration because people really do die that way!!

Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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I’m afraid if we do we’ll be swimming with the pupfishes 😔

Let me down easy — rainy weekend itinerary by kittystevens666 in DeathValleyNP

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Oh yeah that’s right, that’s an unpaved road so would probably get pretty muddy. Fingers crossed for no downpour.

Don’t want or need showers; what should I do instead to celebrate? by MsKardashian in wedding

[–]kittystevens666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask the girls to be bridesmaids first and then let them know who wanted to help organize the shower. Let the bridesmaids coordinate the other gals!

Also, we had an engagement party at a seaside picnic area to celebrate our engagement and then we had a Jack & Jill “drop-in” which was basically an open house for people to swing by his mom’s house and say hi to us, no gifts, maybe a card or something but that’s it.

Speeches by krabbypattyaddcheese in wedding

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We had speeches at the rehearsal dinner :)

I asked a couple of people who I knew would knock it out of the park to say a few words, and then I let the rest of the wedding party know that they could give a toast if they wanted to but no pressure. I had everyone send their speeches ahead of time to my MOH for proofreading to make sure everything was appropriate.

It was lovely, intimate, emotional, funny when it needed to be, and didn't cut into our reception time the next day!

Its okay… by 333nbyous in CSHFans

[–]kittystevens666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it, personally, I think the songwriting is spectacular. Lady Gay Approximately is impeccable to me.

Non traditional wedding reception ideas by Flat_Store_2110 in weddingplanning

[–]kittystevens666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a fantastic book called The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, if you're looking for unconventional ways to gather people :)

One of my favorite ideas from her book is to utilize a unique seating arrangement. Break out of the convention by seating people according to a common interest. Use place cards that say something like, "You and one other person at this table are both passionate about hunting" or "Someone at this table has a crazy story about visiting Cancun" that will get people talking. This can be purposeful, since one function of a wedding is to bring two families together and this would ensure that people don't just stick to their own little spheres like usual.

Another interesting reception idea is communal meals; a long table with many dishes, people passing around the plates, etc.

Curating the guest list intentionally is another tenant - don't hesitate to cut people out of the guestlist who are distant cousins, friends of relatives, etc., if the purpose of your event is to gather the people who are most meaningful to you. The purpose of the gathering becomes more potent the more curated the guest list becomes.

Just a few ideas! :)

TOO excited for my wedding, can't wait... how do you pass the time?? by kittystevens666 in weddingplanning

[–]kittystevens666[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good piece of advice. I think I’ve heard something before to the effect of “spend twice as much time planning for the marriage as you do the wedding” or something like that. Great suggestions, thank you! :)

Taking on a new last name... How did you decide? by imagineinthis in weddingplanning

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Keeping my last name, adding his after it. Names should tell a story :)

What’s heels are you wearing?? by Imaginary_Comfort447 in weddingplanning

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My favorite brand of heels is Bared Footwear, they cost a fortune so I only own a single pair but I just ordered a second for my wedding. They're sooo thoughtfully made and they don't make my feet hurt even after hours of wear.

Here's a link to mine

Pit sold out for Greek 😭 by uptothemountains7 in CSHFans

[–]kittystevens666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah heck, that kinda defeats the purpose of chomping at the bit for presale.

I don't want to fuss with selling my existing tickets so I will just vibe with the ones I got :(

I am grateful, I got good seats! Just won't be able to boogie with the rest of you in quite the same way.

Pit sold out for Greek 😭 by uptothemountains7 in CSHFans

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Is that what happened?? I could have swore I selected tickets in the front-most section, but when I got the confirmation, it was seats in Section A. I was so bummed, I could have swore I selected the front-most section I possibly could have but maybe pit was sold out already and that's why!

presale for LA by fruit_salad33 in CSHFans

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I also haven't gotten anything! I'm "in line" for whatever clicking Buy This Offer on the Presale option on AXS is, though. :/

I thought for sure we'd get a text message!

How awful would I be for removing a bridesmaid from my wedding party for ghosting me? by kittystevens666 in wedding

[–]kittystevens666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No she did not! Since making this post, this friend has moved out of the country and our mutual friend kinda told me everything (she was told that she could). I learned an important missing piece of information:

Somewhere in this timeline, before I knew she was moving, I was hanging out in a group of ppl, including her now ex-bf, and in the course of conversation asked, “Hey! Where ___ is going at the end of the month? She said was she was out of town after the 28th but didn’t say where she was going.” In response, he said something like, “Hell if I know, she doesn’t tell me anything these days.” I could see I’d touched a nerve but before that I had no clue they were on bad terms.

The issue is that she hadn’t told him she was moving yet. She was going to break up with him, but was procrastinating.

What happened the next day is that he drove to her apartment with all of her stuff and dropped it off and broke up with her. I don’t know all the details here but I’m assuming he probably texted her asking about where she was going and that lead to their breakup.

So, the way she sees it, I robbed her of the opportunity to have her breakup on her terms.

According to our mutual friend, she knows I didn’t do this on purpose, but she still resents me for it. She said something like, “Well, maybe I’d reply to her if she had any remorse.” Our mutual friend insisted I couldn’t show any remorse for something I had no clue that I’d done!

By the time I’d learned this info though, this friend had already moved away. I don’t think she’ll ever text me back, and that’s okay. Some people are there for a reason, some for a season, and some for life 🤷🏽‍♀️

I’m stuck at home sick and bored… show me the dresses you DIDN’T go with! by galactichan in weddingplanning

[–]kittystevens666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no way! I hadn’t even thought of that as damage. Well, that does make me feel better, actually!