A reflect on 2010

REFLECTING on 2010:  Well, Chet & I have finally settled into our new home.  Back in September, things were really rough, moving into a new home, dealing with planning a wedding and working on getting my businesses up and going.  It was indeed very stressful.

Even though, when I look back on it, 2010 was definitely a challenge to me and now I can finally say that I can take a deep breath and just relax.

It was a year of good and bad.  The bad being a lot of family drama and the good of me growing up and living life.  I can honestly say that 2010 is a year that has changed me forever.  I have developed and grown into a stronger and more bolder woman than ever before.  I am very proud of myself.

WEDDING – October 24th, 2010

I was very happy yet disappointed with my wedding.  We had very limited money, so the outcome of the guests were very small (we had a limit).  It had to be family only as well (which disappointed me too).   There were strict rules made that I had no control over whatsoever.

Overall, It was a gorgeous wedding.  We had one amazing Officiant (who did such an outstanding job!!), and one amazing wedding venue (Which was featured on “The Knot!”).   We had an amazing Harpist play for the guests and for the wedding ceremony! It was definitely a dream come true.

Chet and I were married on October 24th 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

THE HONEYMOON – October 25th – Nov 1st, 2010

Our honeymoon was in Tokyo, Japan.

It was very fun and exciting.  It was everything I expected and more.  It was definitely a learning experience.  I have been in love with Japanese culture for a very long time and it was a dream come true visiting Tokyo.  We are hoping to go back in the near future.

I did speak a little bit of Japanese and I’ll admit it, the experience was amazing.  We went all over Tokyo:  Harajuku, Shibuya, Yoyogi Park, The Ghibli Museum and Akihabara.

The only thing that I was disappointed in was the food.  We couldn’t find many places that offered english menus/english speaking waitresses.  I guess I didn’t do enough of my homework on available food choices in Tokyo.

I’ll tell you what, Japan puts America to shame.  The Japanese society is so sophisticated and friendly.  I loved it so much there that I didn’t want to go back home.  I never realized how much of a foreign place would feel so much like home to me.

I felt like I belonged there.   I do miss Japan a lot and I can’t wait to go back!  The 14 hour flight is not that great, but in the end, it was all worth it.

2011 and whats to come

I graduate from school in the fall with my degree in Graphic Design.

I hope to create more income with my businesses (they are progressing).

I finally updated my online portfolio:  http://www.melanieweaver.com and I hope to build my portfolio more.  I do have a lot of missing artwork I need to find and showcase.

I am working on my mental state, trying to stay focused and positive on life and on the people around me.  I’m appreciating each day more and I feel like I am able to achieve and express amazing amounts of happiness and gratuity. I am definitely a new person now and I am continuing on bettering myself more as each day passes.

2011 will be a challenge for me, being a full-time student, spending time on learning how to be a great wife (I am already awesome, still, it’s all new to me).    My husband is the most incredible man I have ever met.  He is definitely one in a million and I am so glad that we met and progressed into a beautiful and healthy relationship that brought us into an amazing marriage.  I love my husband so much,  more and more each day.  This man has brought out the best in me.

I hope to blog more this year too.  I haven’t blogged much because of all the exciting (and stressful) events that I’ve been going through in my life.  I can’t wait to see what 2011 brings me!