United Airlines Sucks

The post title says it all.  I have had so many issues with United over the last year, and I guess I never learn my lesson.  They have cancelled my flights, not let me on the flight when they were still at the airport with the door closed, they made me drive home from San Francisco twice and have the worst customer service.

Now fast forward to last week.  They changed my name on my mileage plus account.  They told me to go into the Reno airport and change the name on my ticket.  Check and check.  But when the ticket agent changed my name, he said he changed my seats back to the original ones, and I was all set.  Now today, they don't have my seats on the plane, and I may not get to go on my honeymoon.  Ok that is a bit dramatic, but I won't get to fly next to my husband on any of the flights, I may not get on the flight Sunday morning, which means I will either fly in way way way later than my husband or the next day.  That is if the last first class seat isn't booked or if someone will be nice enough to give up their seat for an incentive.  Please oh please let one of those happen so I can go on my honeymoon with my husband, not be later than him or not get to go at all.

United customer service sucks, they won't put me in the first class seat, or upgrade someone yet, or do anything until 24 hours before the flight.  So I have to sit and squirm the next 4 days in hopes someone doesn't book the ticket or someone is nice and gives me their seat.  Oh and same goes for the San Francisco to Reno flight.  At least that one, I can pay $24 now and get a seat.  Oh what to do?  Other than hate United.  Please don't fly them.

eShakti

One of my dear friends, Stacey, introduced me to this amazing website.  She is also the lovely bride I mentioned in my last post who got married this weekend.  I love her style and when she told me about eShakti I knew I wanted to get a customized something from them.  But when she told me about the site, I was knee deep in planning a wedding and didn't have the extra cash to spend.  Well now that my wedding is over (boo) I have lots a little extra money to spend.

So I decided to make my first eShakti purchase.  First off, when you sign up, you get $30 off your first item.  Major score.  I looked about and found a few skirts I could add to my collection for fall and winter.  But I am not made of money, so I picked one out.

I went with the Winter Floral Embellished Skirt.  The best part is, you can customize them.  I did this since the first time it is also free (that is a $7.50 savings).  I made the skirt go just above the knees and it has pockets.  I can't wait to get it and try it on.  This is the skirt I chose.

via eShakti

I love the cute bow, it is fall/winter esque and it has pockets.  I really hope to buy more from this site soon, when I have a bit more spending money.

Golf and a Wedding

This weekend was crazy busy.  I had to fly to Vegas on Friday for work.  I took an early flight and didn't get home until 7 pm.  This meant I didn't have time to get the cardigan or earrings I needed for the wedding we were attending Saturday.  That also meant that Saturday would be crazy.  And I have to thank my wonderful husband for having me "keep calm and carry on".

I found a super soft cardigan (although in some pictures I look like a Stepford Wife, oops), super cheap and awesome earrings and I got my hair done.  I love getting my hair done, especially for weddings.  I managed to get this all done plus breakfast before heading to the wedding.  Oh and I had to shop for some golf pants since it was calling for some colder weather.

We went to the Sunday Wedding and it was lots of fun.  We danced and I got my heels stuck in between the wood boards about 20 times ruining the heels of my shoes.  Nothing a little fixing can't help, I hope.  We ate great food, had some drinks, amazing s'mores and even saw a bear in the trees.  Oh and we witnessed a good friend drink water from the centerpieces because he was thirsty and didn't know where the water was.

Here is the husband and I at the wedding.  Isn't her decorations awesome?!

We had so much fun at their wedding and we are so happy for the beautiful couple.

Sunday we woke up to get ready for some golf.  As part of our wedding, they gifted us a free round of golf for four at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club (the Lakes Coure).  It was a beautiful and crisp Sunday morning.  The front nine I sucked so bad at golf.  I had a few good shots, but for the most part, couldn't get it together.  My hubby might have had to give me a pep talk (a small one).

By the time we got to hole 10, I got excited because this was the hole right in front of our wedding ceremony site.  I told myself I needed to play well for that hole and I did.  I hit so many great shots and was on target.  Then the next 8 holes I was again playing like a champ.  I don't think I have ever played that well (especially the back 9 holes).

It was an awesome day and a great way to cap off the weekend.  Now I have to tend to my cut up feet (not good to wear heels you have worn twice; once being where they cut your feet up before), my sore left ball of my foot (golf and dancing on the wood floor in heels and sans shoes) and my swollen ankles.  Man am I getting old.

What have the Butler's been up to?

What have we been up to you ask?  Well I am super excited to tell you all that I am now officially a Butler.  Last Friday I went to the social security office and walked in and out in 5 minutes.  How did I do that you ask?  Well my dad's coworker's wife works there and got me the hook-up.  It is the only way to do it.  There were at least 50 plus people waiting in there.

Then Monday I went to DMV in Carson.  It is the only way to go to DMV without slitting your wrists.  Ok I am being a bit dramatic here, but it is the best option.  Then I made a million phones calls, faxed in a million copies of my marriage license, and emailed them off.  I have most of my banks, credit cards, insurance, rapid reward accounts, etc. taken care of.  So I am now officially a BUTLER!

We also took a trip to Los Angeles for the Nevada Wolf Pack game and to support a friend of ours that is making it big (or at least we think he is).  Babe and I decided since we couldn't go on our honeymoon right away, that we would have a celebratory dinner in LA the night we got there.  After getting recommendation from Anthony, we went to Tar and Roses in Santa Monica.  Ummm yum.  So amazing.  We had the bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, yummy cheese and balsamic vinegar.  With that appetizer/special, we had two different cheeses, nuts, mini grapes, spicy pickles and fruit cracker things (I know so technical).  Then we had our real appetizer which was tempura soft shell crab with a papaya and mango salad and this delicious sauce.  Next we opted for the whole fried snapper for two.  I went back and forth on what I wanted and looked at what everyone else was having before deciding.  Best decision ever.  Check this thing out.

Basically you take your fork or fingers and pop out a section of the fish (a chunk) and dip it in this amazing thai/garlic/spicy dipping sauce and chow down.  I was a champ and ate my entire side.  No I didn't have the eye (gross), but I even got down on the cheeks and head area.  So good. It came with soba noodles and we ordered some corn on the cob with goat cheese, spices, lime and cilantro.  Best mini moon dinner.  

From there we headed back to Pasadena for some Wolf Pack fun at a local bar called Barney's Beanery.  We were downstairs watching football, drinking beers, cocktails and shots.  There was some karaoke (not by my husband and I) and lots of fun and making fun of others.  

Saturday was game day and I have always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl.  Amazing.  Even though we lost got annihilated, it was still a great experience.  Too bad they don't sell alcohol inside the stadium for second half's when we can't even pull off a first down.  Ouch.  Here are some pictures of the hubby and I enjoying ourselves before the game.

 So happy to be here.

Yes I know I am Kaepernicking on the wrong side, but this one is so much cuter than the other photos.  Go Pack!

I did some awesome shopping as I haven't shopped for myself in many months.  I got new heels, new shirts, new socks, new flats, jewelry, sweat pants, a skirt and maybe a few other items, but there is still so much more fall stuff I want.  Hence why I am shopping for black boots today.  Hello Fall is almost here.

We saw amazing friends, drank some amazing wine and brews, and enjoyed life as a newlywed.  I wanted to go to my dearest friend's bachelorette party that weekend, but these plans were made so many months prior to her plans.  So sad I missed that.

Here is one last photo that we took the day before heading to LA.  We were supposed to go to the Rib Cook-off for dinner, but the smoke was really bad that day, so we went to Campo instead and watched preseason football.  I don't even regret it.

Life After Being a Bride

I have a confession to make....I was sad to have my wedding planning end.  I have been reading blogs, posting about weddings, stalking Pinterest for wedding ideas and going to the ends of the moon to do DIY projects for my wedding.  I didn't know what to do with myself after the wedding.  But I made do and looked at photos and videos everyday.  Yes, almost 4 weeks after getting married, I look at them everyday.

I had a co-worker get married this last weekend and she got a few teasers.  I was jealous (not about her wedding), but her getting some photos.  So I did what any irrational bride would do, I begged for photos.  Ok I didn't beg, but politely asked.  And she sent us 14 teasers.  After looking at them, I was in awe.  I said thank you and got an update on when our photos would be ready.  And they will be ready two weeks ahead of schedule it is looking like.  And she informed us that these were very lightly edited and when we get them all, they would be fully edited.  So without further ado, here are some wedding teasers.

 This is one of my favorites. LOVE.

 Stunning.

 Best day of my life.

 Goregous.

 Isn't he handsome?

 I dreamed about this day since I was a little girl.

 We opted out of first look for a first touch. Best decision EVER!

 My beautiful mom and I.

 Myself and my beautiful bridesmaids.

My groom and his men. So dapper they are!

I can't wait for the rest of the photos. Such an amazing day.  Now I can get excited about my honeymoon which is in 16 days!  And my beautiful friend Stacey is getting married next weekend!  And we hope to get pregnant in the next few months!  Life is going to be amazing after being a bride.  I am going to enjoy every last second of being a newlywed!

Eyelash Extensions

Before my wedding, I decided to get eyelash extensions.  My friend Stacey (her blog is at It's not you, it's me) recommended I get the living social deal and try it out.  I went to It's a Perfect Touch and Terri did my eyelashes.  They felt very natural and I love them.  What I don't love is how careful I have to be with them.  I have had them for 2 weeks and my left eye still looks amazing, but my right eye has definitely lost more of them.  I never see them come out (I should say see the eyelashes come off when cleaning my face, doing my makeup, etc.), but the right eye is definitely lighter.

They fell really natural, are long and gorgeous and I don't have to use mascara.  Big plus right there. I can have no makeup on and my eyes still are bold and beautiful (haha soap opera reference).  I have a touch-up appointment set up and I can't decide if I should do it again or not. While I love them, I am not the most gentle person when it comes to nails, hair, makeup, etc.

What do you think?  Keep them or leave them?

Here is a picture via her yelp site.  The picture doesn't do it justice.  The eyelashes are gorgeous.  Once I have my wedding photos back, I will have a better close up of them on me.  Touch-ups are $50 (per her site), but I thought she said they were $75.  I would be good with the $50 price, but I still have to make that final credit card payment from the wedding. Ugh.  Decisions.

Boring, I think not

So I am still coming down from my "wedding high".  I am constantly looking over my wedding photos and videos people have sent me, no I don't have any pro-pics yet.  I was finally able to go on other wedding websites and check them out again.  I know that sounds weird, but I think after you get married, you want to live your wedding over and over and you don't want other weddings messing with your head.  I loved my wedding.  Best day of my life times a billion, but I am sad it is over.  So that leaves me to shop, look up recipes, DIY home projects instead of DIY wedding projects, hike (if the stupid smoke would leave Reno) and travel a bit.  My life, boring, I think NOT!

I can't wait to go to LA this weekend for the Nevada vs. UCLA game, seeing my good friend Anthony (who came to my wedding, but I saw for a micro-second) and SHOP.  I haven't shopped for myself in what seems like forever.  I had wedding stuff to buy, yo.  But I thought I should kick it off early and buy something off a new site I am obsessing over.  It is like Whiskey Militia, The Clymb, Steep and Cheap, but only better for us ladies.  Sure I love the gear from the other sites, but this one is my favorite.  It is called Very Jane.  Today I bought two things....I could buy a ton more, but my pocket book and husband wouldn't like me very much.

The cardigan (in teal) was only $19.99, normally $39.99 and the bracelet (the coral and teal one) was $7.99, normally $16.99.  There were two items I wanted this morning, but they were already sold out.  Stuff sells fast, but I make do.

This weekend I can't wait to shop the LA scene.  I can see new fall skirts, boots, jeans and sweaters in my future.  And it is payday Friday this week.  Life is pretty good.