the inspiration for the name of my blog...

What an insane week! I don't know why, but this week went by soooo slooooowly. Ugh. But it's the weekend, I've recovered (almost) from the Thirsty Thursday shenanigans, and I'm ready for some fun! What are you doing this weekend, loves?

It's hard to believe that 17 years ago today, Kurt Cobain's body was found. I remember that day like it was yesterday; I was in 8th grade and it was the first time (in my memory... I had grandparents who died when I was a toddler; yes, I loved them, but I can't remember their deaths) anyone I loved that much had died. I remember watching MTV (when it was still good) and Kurt Loder breaking in on the show with an MTV news update. I thought it was a horrible joke; unfortunately, it was not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hl2pBVv9EI&feature=related
My dad used to call my high school bedroom "the shrine"... I had a million magazine clippings and posters of Kurt and Nirvana. I'm pretty sure there was a period of time that my parents worried about me, as I trudged around the house, spewing teen angst from my flannel-mixed-with-grunge-boots body. Those were the days...
I still get teary on April 5th (when they speculate he actually died) and April 8th (when he was found). I also still can't make it completely through any of the DVD's I have without getting teary. I know, you might think I'm crazy, but what an impact this guy had on me growing up. He was the voice of my generation, and continues to be. The sun is gone, but I have a light... he lives on through his music and through the millions of fans whose lives he touched.

We went on a 2 week trip to Portland/Seattle last summer, and checked out Kurt's hometown of Aberdeen, WA. Here are a few pics:

The last pic is from the Seattle Art Museum. How awesome was it that the exhibit was there when we were? The mood in the display area was somber, with people wiping tears from their eyes (I was one of those people). I can't wait to have my buddy Jay, and his Nirvana tribute band, Nevermind, play at our wedding. It's honestly a dream come true.

Anyway, enough doom and gloom, right? I'm going to kick my feet up and relax with my doggie (who is aptly named Cobain) and my boy (who is not named Cobain).

Ciao!
Breezy

rock star wedding

Lately (and against Jeff's will), we've been discussing wedding invites, save the dates, and random things we'd like incorporated into our wedding. Since we're having our ceremony and reception at the Surf Ballroom, I'd like to incorporate a rock star, music theme. I've always loved music and have considered myself a music snob for quite some time, so it just makes sense, right?

I'm not going to post my ideas until we've designed the save the dates, so then everyone can get a visual; to describe it sounds silly :) I do think it would be cool to have a star with my name on it on my dressing room door...

We're also going to have a live band, since the Surf can accommodate this. We've wanted to have a live band since we started talking about getting married, so we're super excited that this is a possibility. I'd like to have two live bands, but we'll see if that's in the budget. More to come on that once it's official (i.e. when we have the signed contract).

Our engagement pictures will be taken at the farm the 3rd weekend in September. Our good friend, Kristina Marshall, will be taking the pics and I am over the moon to be working with her! She's based out of Minnesota, but will be making the road trip down to the farm for a day of fun :)

Also, any thoughts on photo booth rental? Kristina will be at the reception taking pictures for roughly the first hour (we decided that we didn't need professional pics of our drunk friends much later than that!) so I thought it would be cool to have an old school photo booth. I've gotten an estimate from a company based in DSM for $1400 for 4 hours, including travel to and from the venue, set up, unlimited pictures, and an attendant. If anyone has a recommendation, I'd be happy if you shared :)

Much love,

Breezy