Archive for September, 2009
I was scanning through my radio presets the other day when I stopped on a sports talk radio program talking about Roger Federer, the number one ranked tennis player in the entire world.
To my surprise, though, instead of talking about his impressive 2009 season where he won two grand slam titles and made it to the finals of the two other ones, they were instead talking about his personal life, namely the fact that instead of being a single bachelor he decided to get married last year. They were actually making fun of him for settling down, wearing one of those men’s wedding bands, and having kids instead of pulling a Joe Namath and playing the field for a one night stand.
Is this what it’s come to? Why are we mocking our athletes (and movie stars and music stars, etc.) for getting married while they are still famous? It’s not like Federer married some random chick he met at a famous nightclub. He married his business manager who he had been dating for five years. How come Beyonce can sing a hit song about a women wanting a wedding ring from his boyfriend as a feminist anthem (I won’t even get into that), but a famous male athlete get’s chastised for settling down? He’s the greatest tennis player of all time and arguably the greatest ambassador the sport has, he’s earned whatever he wants to do.
The talk show hosts were pretty much intimating that he should be dating supermodels and not worrying about changing diapers (Federer just had twins). Wouldn’t it be more distracting for a famous athlete to date and then have to deal with breakups? One of the things that make’s Federer so great is that he always seems so focused on the court. Doesn’t having a stable relationship help him on that? While dating a string of models is nice for some people, if you find someone who makes you happy why not settle down? This guy makes tens of million dollars a year, I’m sure he’s not worried about status.
But anyway, why is this our business? Don’t we complain about celebrities who change beaus and often as they change clothes? So why are we mocking a guy for doing the exact opposite? Shouldn’t he be a role model? “Hey, here’s a guy who does the right thing on the court and off it.” Not that getting married is necessarily the wrong or right thing, but someone shouldn’t be looked down at for doing that in his mid twenties. He just came off one of the best years of his career. Obviously married life is treating him pretty well.
Author Kim Green had a wonderful experience looking through hundreds of mens wedding bands until she found the perfect one for her now husband!
Planning a wedding? Make sure that unique wedding favors are on the list! Thank your guests and show off your great sense of style in one fell swoop!
Your wedding is all about you. From the moment you’ve set the date, you’re in for a whirlwind of a ride as you do your best to make sure that every single aspect of your wedding is planned out to its fullest potential. What all will you need to do in order to prepare for your wedding? Well, you’ll need to pick a location, select your maid of honor and bridesmaids, and work with your husband-to-be to determine the other members of the wedding party.
Once you have established the basics, you’ll then move on to other things. When it comes to wedding planning, no stone may be left unturned. Think of the type of decor you like, and what type of wedding you might like to have. Whether you’re interested in a traditional white wedding or a contemporary purple and orange one, you’ll want to come up with a style of decor.
Once you have selected your wedding theme, you’ll want to focus on some of the smaller but equally important visual aspects of your wedding. One important thing to think about is wedding favors. Unique wedding favors in particular are an excellent choice, and it’s easy to see why. First, you should know the purpose of a wedding favor. Unique wedding favors are used as tokens of appreciation. They provide the bride and groom with an easy way to present their thanks and appreciation to all of their invited guests.
Unique wedding favors are nothing new. They have been used for hundreds of years, probably as long as weddings as we know them today have been in existence! Of course, the wedding favors used two hundred years ago are quite different from the unique wedding favors we think of today. Back then, a cherished favor would be a trio of sugared almonds, or a few precious cubes of sugar. These days, unique wedding favors may be unique trinkets, or useful items like candles, photo albums and tea sets.
Make a statement at your wedding with unique wedding favors. Choose items that both you and your groom love, and then think about how you can customize them so that they are a perfect fit for your wedding. In most cases, you’ll want to take your wedding decor into consideration, and use it colors and overall style to help you plan out great looking unique wedding favors.
Author Kimberly Green is usually picked to help plan weddings as she has a knack for finding the most unique wedding favors
Introduction:
So you are finally ready to propose and pop the question to your mate…but the question is how are you going to do it? There are a few doing’s and don’ts that you may just want to check out before you make your move.
Things You’ll Need:
A Gorgeous Engagement ring
The Engagement Ring
The time has come to propose but how are you going to do it? Well, first you need to get the ring and you can find the best engagement rings orange county has to offer right online. In my experience with jewelry I have found that the best selections and prices are when you get them online from those reputable jewelry stores. You may even want to feel the situation out and see if she would rather pick her own engagement ring when the time comes.
Talk About Marriage…Not Too Soon In A Relationship
You want to make sure that you are going to have a successful outcome. Make sure that you both have talked about the possibilities of getting married and that she will actually say yes. Sure, you want the element of surprise but you do not want a “shock and awe” effect.
Be Respectful Of Your New In-Laws
Always talk to the parents. It is just very respectful and is the right way to go about something like this. Sure it is old fashioned but this is something that needs to be done whether you like the parents or not.
Be Romantic and Charming Not Corny
Make the proposal unique to what you like. Propose to her in a setting that you will both like and enjoy. If you enjoy the park together then perhaps a romantic picnic is in order. And when the actually moment arrives get down on that knee…it is just very charming and romantic. Be sure to say something special and romantic before you say the magical words, “will you marry me”. Let her know that she is the only one and how much you care for her. You do not want this to be corny but rather memorable.
Don’t Propose In Public Or In Front Of People
Now, personally, I find it in poor taste to make something as intimate and special as this to make is public. In my opinion, I think it is a bit tacky to propose at a ballgame on the mega screen…but that is just me. Unless she is a showy sort of person this is something you may want to avoid. I also would not put the ring in food. I had a friend that almost choked on her because it was in a cupcake. Also, I would not propose in front of friends or family because it could be a little awkward for her. Remember, it are what you say and the proposal itself…the presentation is just the packaging.
Author Kim Green’s husband just did a search for engagement rings orange county and found the best place to shop for her!
Do you want to lose weight? I wouldn’t be surprised if you said yes. Many people, men and women alike, struggle with their weight. Whether you have ten pounds, fifty or even a hundred pounds to lose, you’re no doubt looking for a method that is both reliable and safe. Many exist, but it goes without saying that some are better than others. Have you heard of HCG weight loss? Perhaps you have, which is why you’re reading this article.
HCG weight loss is nothing new. It’s a method of weight loss that was developed forty-some years ago, in Europe, by a man named A.T.W. Simeons. The HCG weight loss method that he developed in the 1950′s and 1960′s has been adapted and evolved by Kevin Trudeau.
How does HCG weight loss work? Well, you should know that you’d definitely need to have HCG mixing kits on hand. You see, this method of weight loss works by harnessing the power of the natural hormone HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin. Pregnant women naturally produce this hormone. When injected and combined with a low, 500 calories per day diet, obese individuals tend to lose a lot of weight.
What is not entirely certain is the role that HCG plays in HCG weight loss, though studies have obviously shown that it does play an effective role. It is thought that the use of HCG (which is combined with a suspending solution through the use of HCG mixing kits prior to injection) protects lean muscle with the hypothalamus, while fat reserves are targeted for energy usage.
If you are looking for a new method of weight loss, then you should definitely give HCG weight loss a try. With the use of HCG, HCG mixing kits and special dietary instructions, you can easily lose several pounds of fat per week. Losing weight will not only help you look better, it will help you feel better. It has been proven that just a loss of ten pounds, or for the more obese patient of ten percent of body weight, is enough to have significant health benefits.
If you do decide to lose weight using HCG, then you will definitely want to stock up on HCG and HCG mixing kits. You will need to use HCG mixing kits to mix the HCG hormone (this usually comes in tablet form, though it may also be purchased in liquid form) with a special suspension solution. The use of the solution keeps the HCG fresher, longer, so that you may use it for up to 23 days at a time.
Author Kimberly Green has a few friends who swear by the HCG weight loss method and so she is currently researching all she needs to know about the topic and where to get the best HCG mixing kits as well.
After years of dreaming and months of planning, it’s finally the big day. The people are seated, the strings are playing, and the bridesmaids and groomsmen are in place. The groom makes his way to his position and suddenly the music stops.
Everyone looks at the back entrance as the doors are opened. The music swoons and the bride slowly emerges to the “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” of the audience. The couple takes hands, the priest/rabbi/justice of the peace say’s the vows and the rings are presented. This is your wedding day and everything has been planned out to the last detail. The bride and groom will remember this for the rest of their lives. As a show of their union, the wedding rings will remain on their fingers ‘til death do they part.
While women’s wedding rings are a sought after, meticulously thought out purchase, any groom can tell you a men’s wedding ring usually takes a back seat. Let’s face it: it’s the bride’s day. Some might joke that the man just shows up and does what he’s supposed to do and stay’s out of the way during the bride’s big day (not exactly true, but that joke has a bit of truth). Like any purchase, though, especially one you’re going to wear on your finger for the rest of your life, you should be happy with your final product. That’s why the male wedding ring industry has been booming in recent years. Thanks to newly popular metals such as titanium, men’s wedding rings have taken a big, and masculine, step forward in quality and style.
One of the reasons why a men’s wedding ring does not get as much attention as a women’s is that it has traditionally been a very simple, smooth ring. While a women’s ring usually has multiple (or one really big) diamond’s, a men’s wedding ring is usually a very simple, non grooved white gold or silver ring that is made to alert potential flirters that “yes, I’m taken” but not much else. In other words, if you didn’t look for it you might be surprised one day to actually notice the ring (no joke, I have a married male friend who I did not notice wore a wedding ring until he pointed it out).
The new metals used by many jewelry makers have changed the way people view men’s wedding rings. Titanium wedding rings are boulder then traditional metals and with or without a diamond (some prefer black diamond’s to go with the coloring of the metal) they stand out in a way that bleeds both class and sophistication. Think of a titanium wedding ring as a high performance black sports car: it wows you with its sleek design and style, but also with its class and beauty.
Words don’t really do it much justice though. While it may not be for everyone, Titanium wedding bands are worth a look for any groom looking for something other than the traditional gold or silver wedding bands. It may change the way that people view wedding rings.
Author Kimberly Green’s husband has a titanium mens wedding ring and it has gotten lots of attention because it is so stunning!
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