First Dance Song

Lori and I are having trouble deciding on a first dance song. We both would like to select a song that has meaning to both of us as well as a song we would both listen to more than just on our wedding night. The most difficult part of this is we each prefer a different style of music, I am more of a Classic Rock/Hard Rock/Alternative Rock person while Lori is more into Pop and R&B music but does venture into a very wide variety of music including Rock.

The songs listed below are songs that one or the other of us have brought to the table but absolutely nothing has been decided (nor will I post what we decide until after the wedding, sorry). To tell the truth just about any song is on the table (except those in the 2nd list), we have not even narrowed it down to the songs in the first list but we would be interested in any comments or suggestions you may have. One small request if you do comment on a song listed below please take a moment to listen to the version we linked to as I am sure at least one of them will surprise you (I have not included a link to the Bette Midler song as we could not find a good recording of it).


Being Considered
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Celine Dion – Have you ever been in love
Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days
Metallica (S&M) – Nothing Else Matters
Whitney Houston – If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful
Whitney Houston – I believe in you and me
Grease - You’re the one that I want (God help me, LOL)
Bette Midler – Night and Day



Songs ruled out
FireHouse - Love of a Lifetime
Alison Krauss - When You Say Nothing at All
Bryan Adams – Everything I do
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

Marriage counseling Session 7 – Getting a Divorce

The Actual title is “The Cold facts of the divorce decision” I just wanted to make sure I got your attention.

The session started out with us discussing how we felt about divorce and God’s view of divorce. Lori and I both feel that divorce is not a solution to most problems which in most cases can and should be worked out with a lot of hard work and faith. We covered the few topics that we as well as God believe are acceptable reason for divorce (infidelities, abuse and abandonment). We also discussed that one of the reasons we waited 9 years to get married was so we could really get to know each other and who it is we are making this big commitment to. The rest of the session focused on divorces and the consequences there of. The consequences covered the cost emotionally, financially and spiritually as well as the effects on the health of the individuals involved and the affects a divorce would have on our kids (which are planning on having).

Week one of exercise is completed.

So I spent 4 nights this week at the gym (3 nights Lori joined me) and walked at lunch on 2 days. By my calculations I walked approx 10 miles this week, rode the bike for a few miles, and the elliptical for a few miles not to mention the extra time I spent with Lori. In total I was moving for approx 5 hours this week and to quote a twitter friend (as best as I can remember) “as long as I am moving, I am moving in the right direction”. Next week my goal is seven hours or 1 hour a day. I figure as long as I am eating healthier and moving more only time stands in my way… Oh and since Dec 23 (the day I stopped drinking Pepsi) I have lost approx 15 pounds.

Skinny here I come!!!

Brian and Joey G bowling league

This was my 14th year bowling in the Brian and Joey G bowling league and as it comes to an end I have informed my friends that I will not be joining the league next year. I have decided instead of bowling next year I will use the time and money for my wedding. Many of my friends currently bowl or have bowled in this league including the best man in my wedding and 2 of the ushers, I will miss spending this time with them. Sometimes when I think of not bowling next year it makes me sad as I will really miss all of this “guy time” but when it comes right down to it making the decision to concentrate on the wedding is a rather simple one. I would like to wish everyone in the league good luck next year and forewarn them of my pending return for the 2010-2011 season (if not sooner i.e. after x-mas).