When you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders

We've heard it time and time again.. The shooting, the murder, the death, destruction.. 

You've seen and heard the voice telling you all of this on the screen. But, how often, if ever, do you really think of that person? 

Sure, they have an expressionless face. Their eyes cry no tears. How do they do it, you ask? 6 people just lost their lives and this person is on my TV screen telling it as if nothing happened. Sure, we've all said it.

I came across this article from many people in the TV business. It's worth a read for anyone in TV news and anyone who watches it. 

http://uniformstories.com/stories/ems/heavy-news

It's a hard reality. That's why so many people get out of this business. So many people journey to the other side of that camera. Do we shelter our emotions so deep within us that we forget we have them?

 

We're less than 90 days away

Wow. I can't believe we are in the home stretch. Feels like just yesterday we were stepping up to bat. It's been a journey but I can't wait for the day to get here. 

I've learned so much in the past few weeks. 

Wedding planning isn't rainbows and butterflies. 
Shocker, huh? I always dreamed this process was so much fun. And it is. But, I'm not going to take away from the reality that it's work. Hard work. There's so many decisions that you have to make and you're on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Why didn't I know this? Why don't people tell you these things? 

People will try to add their 2 cents whether you like it or not. Be flexible but stick to your guns. 

Don't be offended by what people say. It's hard, your family and friends have opinions but you have to understand they're just trying to help. Even if it's unwanted. 

I may say don't be offended but you may get hurt or you may hurt someone. Seems like everyone's emotions are high (or low) when it's wedding time. People may not do things you thought they were going to or they may even back out of the wedding all together. It sucks. These are people you love and look forward to being there and helping out. It happens. 

Just remember... And I've had to tell myself this a thousand times... This day is about you and your fiancé. It's about the commitment and love that you share. 

People will try to make it about them or blame things on you because you're the one planning it. Something you do may cause them not to come or it may be too expensive. They may tell you all of this within the last 4 months of planning and by this point, what's done, is done. 

Nothing is perfect... But, as long as you have the one you're going to spend the rest of you life with, it doesn't matter. In that moment, that one moment you say "I do," nothing else will matter.