It’s been four months since I said, “I do.” (Feel free to raise a glass and toast me! *wink* *wink*) And I’ve yapped before about how I’m going to milk this honeymoon period for all it’s worth. That I’m going to live in my post-wedded state of bliss for as long as I possibly can. Reaping all the benefits of being a newlywed.
But there’s something that won’t let that happen. Something that constantly reminds me that I have “things to do” and “responsibilities” to uphold. Something that continues to bug me about the list of tasks I must now accomplish because I’m married. Something that just. Won’t. Leave. Me. Alone.
I signed up for The Nest while in the midst of a pre-wedding guilt trip when I was trying to get organized. And don’t get me wrong, I love the concept of The Nest. (A dear sister of one of my other love-hate relationships, The Knot. It gives you valuable tips about everything from money to bedroom activity. If only it gave me these tips when I ASKED FOR THEM. Instead, I receive emails like this:
“Honey, it’s been three months since your wedding. Can you believe it? Now stop sitting around on your newlywed ass and get in gear and start acting like a married woman. You have things to do!”
Okay, so maybe that’s not what the email actually says, but just what it makes me feel like. In fairness, it’s a lot more innocent than that. Simply giving me much-needed pointers about important things like how to change your name (more on that in a minute). And it’s just doing it’s job. After all, I remember checking that box, agreeing to these unsolicited emails. Damnit!
It’s reminders like this that bug me:
Time to change your name! Sooo…Lisa… have you taken care of this yet? Have you marched yourself down to the social security office and filed the paperwork to go from Steinke to Dannenfeldt (only legally- I’ll still be Steinke in the writing world).
Well, The Nest, the answer is yes and no. Yes, I’ve changed my name. No, I haven’t changed my driver’s license. And every time you remind me to change my name, it reminds me that I need to get my booty down to the DMV and take my written test and officially *grabs tissue* hand in my California license in exchange for an Illinois one. And maybe I’m just not ready to do that!!!
Time to talk about money! So… Lisa… have you made that appointment with your spouse to have the “money talk” yet?
Um, no, The Nest, I haven’t. I can barely find time to get frisky with him (see Don’t fall into a rut). Do you think it’s really feasible that we’ll schedule a meeting to discuss what he doesn’t want me to buy? Um, I hate to break it to you, The Nest, but I’ll be delaying that meeting as long as possible!
Don’t fall into a rut! Lisa, you need to keep that romance alive! Don’t let things get stale. Here’s some tips on keeping things hot! Candles, soft music…
Okay, Is this The Nest or Cosmo? I thought I was signing up for decorating tips here! The Nest, I’m not sure HOW you get your information, but okay, so maybe between traveling and family and schedules, there hasn’t been much Barry White playing lately. But I’m on it. Don’t you worry. I know how to keep my man happy and it doesn’t require any wax.
But I do have a confession. I haven’t stopped subscribing to The Nest. It’s kind of like that tough love friend or that, um, extra helpful in-law. It just wants to help me. And I’m not going to turn away the advice. I just may not take it every time. Or ever. We’ll see. Give me a second to be married first!
xoxo
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The Nest is addicting. If you want some fun and some insightful conversations check out their message boards. But be careful, you might just get sucked in…
Enjoy the honeymoon bliss. Although I’m not married (yet! and hopefully will be someday maybe), I would soak it for all it’s worth. You always have that to fall back on for procrastinating things, “…but it’s my honeymoon still and so I will try to get to it soon.”
You’re still in the honeymoon period!! And the denial period of missing California! Enjoy and congratulations!!
Amen, sister! It always sounds so good to get these awesome e-blasts, reminders, newsletters, etc… but when your inbox is full (and in your case needling you) you just can’t help but have second thoughts! I’m with you, though– loathe to “unsubscribe” for fear I might miss something! :)
Kelly– The Nest IS addicting. I think that’s why I have such a love-hate relationship with it
I’ll definitely check out the message boards. Thanks!
Nina– thanks! That was exactly what I needed to hear! :)
Heidi–I could never Unsubscribe!! Feel the same way as you! Plus– what if my “stalker” has something really interesting to say? ;)
I’m so out of the loop… The Nest? Now I must check it out… too funny!!
CLP–it came ’round long after you were married, my friend :) Consider yourself lucky that you weren’t “harassed” about things like keeping the flame alive! :)
I love this post!! Just remember if you get pulled over my a cop, and he (or she) asks you how long you have been in Illionois; say “two weeks”……if it has been more than 30 days since you changed your residence, they may get a tiny upset and give you the dreaded ticket….I got pulled over in Cali with Texas plates and a TX drivers license and said I just moved there two weeks ago….bad thing is the cop lived nearby and said he had “observed” me over a month ago…..darn those stalker cops!!!
Thanks, Mom. PS: That’s such a “mom” thing to say :)
…… love the Nest for encouraging you to keep the romance alive. I also signed you up for a yearlong subscription at Loverslane.com; hope that’s OK? :)
Matt- you’re so funny my dear. So funny indeed. :)
Lisa, I can’t tell you how happy I am that this sh*t wasn’t around when I got married! =)
Love it, Liz– ditto :)
Loved this post! Too funny!!! (The Nest always seems to have alot of articles on how to survive the in-laws too! :) Lov, FMIL
Catherine- Luckily, I don’t need to read those articles! xoxo
My goodness….you signed up to receive e-mails to send you on guilt trips!!!
I can send myself on mini guilt trips with no help whatsoever.
Love your post.
Illinois? There are about 10 nice weather days in Illinois, and we’re not talking per year. (Hang on to that license, honey, just tell the DMV you lost it in the move.) Ah, it must be true love, congrats on the nuptials!
Oh, and there is wax and there is WAX. Must we read between the lines?
The Lisa’s- Definitely hanging on to the license! You’re SO RIGHT about the weather & about the “true love” part. (Cue violins)
And you must ALWAYS read between the lines when you read this blog.
PS: Thanks again for the award!
Granny 1947- Thanks so much! And yes, it’s true. Guilt trip emails! And they’re not even from a family member!
At least The Nest isn’t asking you if you’re checking your ovulation cycle yet! THAT’s when I would click DELETE on that subscription! Forget all that advice and just have fun! And yeah, I didn’t realize you are such a newlywed! Congrats!
I got married in April so the nest is still talking to me also! The pre-wedding emails from the knot were the worst to me. I particularly despised the “x months to your big day emails”. Where these emails filled me with excitement, it also reminded me of the millions of things that stood between me and that day.
Just be forewarned, they continue their assault once you’re expecting with the bump.com. As a gal who’d gotten engaged, bought a home, gotten married, and gotten pregnant in the span of two years, I feel like I’ve become intimately acquainted with those sites. I always feel like I’m behind on one checklist or another :)
Katie- well guess what? I’m pregnant! Ha. I got engaged, married and pregnant in one year! Woah! Thanks for commenting! :)