The C-word is the new F-word

I learned that recently. According to this show that groups random people together to discuss random things (on the day I watched it was about manners) the "C-word" is the new "F-word" because apparently people are so used to hearing "F bombs" dropped that they've become immune and it's lost its value. I don't agree...but that's mostly because I know my grammas and grandpa read my blog and I am not yet immune enough to say the "F word" to any of them. And I'm DEFINITELY not saying the "C-word"! But I will say this: Dan's "friends" (two in particular) are bunch of F'ing C-Words!! I won't bore you with details. Suffice it to say it's another case of get-them-before-they-get-me. Yawn.

In other news, Dan and I are majorly psyched for our trip back to the US next month. We're eager for him to meet the rest of the family (and them to meet him) and I'm incredibly eager to be around people I've known for a very long time. I'm sick of meeting new people. When I lived in NYC I was meeting new people every other day. Now, of course I'm meeting more new people. Granted my jadedness is b/c of the f'ing c-words aforementioned...and I'm due to get over it any day now...but until then, I'm laying low and trying not to encounter any more strangers that may cause a ripple in my lovely little pond ova here! Eventually I'll return to my old optimistic self and love (all) people again. Til then I'll just focus on the people that have been through the selection process already. It'll be nice to be back to you! And frankly, I can't wait to hug my mommy and daddy. I miss everyone so much. I've been pretty homesick lately but I'm sure that's mostly because the trip is coming so close (26 days!!) (And b/c far too much of my time has been spent thinking about f'ing c-words). Oh and in case you haven't heard, I am a RAD travel agent. I found us some flights (cheapest we've seen so far) that happen to land us in Tokyo for 2 nights!! Granted that is the "catch" that makes the flights so cheap but in my world I call that a BONUS! And don't worry, it's not some random rickety-ass airline...it's Qantas and American. SUPER psyched about that. Whodathunkit that lil miss midwesterner would be strolling through Tokyo in a month. Well folks, thanks to my parents raising me to explore, I did...and so I am. YAY! I hope to have some cool photos and stories to share on here...finally my blog will get back out of my head and into something interesting!

Also, in case you're wondering, my visa is in the final stages. They've gotten just about everything from me and I've jumped through all their hoops...just waiting on the FBI to confirm that I'm not a villain. Any day now! I emailed with my secret agent (my immigration officer) and though he could not say anything outright...he alluded to my approval. Fingers crossed that I read that right. But never fear, this is not long term. Dan and I are discussing moving back next year. We'd both like to be settled in the states for the wedding. Ooooh wedding. I had a dream last night that some snarky woman did my hair and it was exactly the opposite of what I'd want!! It was pretty funny. I woke myself up grumbling. Haha Things are slowly coming together for the wedding. We're still in the super early stages so nothing much to report. We did however lock a site in. I'm really excited for it. It's the Joseph Ambler Inn. Very cool old place. My mom's been a champ on pulling together info for me! WOOHOO!! Oh yeah...we have a wedding website too...check it out! http://DanandCarley.brides.com Ok so it's cheesy but I'm excited! Dan is so good to me. I can't wait to make everything official. Boy am I in love with a good man.

Ok LAST THING! I swear. I got my hair cut. So I'm attaching a pic of me to show it off even though I'm making the "press the button!" face and the photo looks no better than an ID photo. But whatever. Just look at the hair!!! The best part is that I get to donate it to http://locksoflove.org/ which makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Oh and speaking of warm and fuzzy...check out the pancake Dan and I made. Yes we are dorks. Dorks in love. =)