Team Betty, Set, Go!

Hi Readers,

I know that we just met but I am writing to you as one female to another female. Several times a year I commit my time to participate and fundraise for non-profit organizations. Earlier this year I ran in the Violence Against Women, raising funds for women in the Houston area who are trying to start over from an unhealthy relationship. My aunt has just been diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago and on her behalf I will be running in the Komen Race for the Cure next weekend.

One in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime and the more we raise, the more the Komen Houston Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure can give back to the community. The Komen Houston Affiliate funds vital breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our own community and supports the national search for a cure.

• Every $100 raised will help someone without health insurance receive a much-needed mammogram
• A donation of $250 will pay for 5 clinical breast exams
• $1,000 will help pay for 1 round of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere

If you would like to donate, your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in Komen Houston and national breast cancer research. Please click on the link below to donate.

http://rfch.convio.net/site/TR?px=1778362&pg=personal&fr_id=1080&et=Gr98JWGhcvzQP7-gbQgfdg..&s_tafId=36810

Thank you so much for your time and support.

Warm regards,

Betty
Team Captain

Team Betty, Set, Go!

ahead of the game

I do not remember what my last post was about or when it was. However, I can safely assume that since the last post we have checked off majority of the items on our "things to do list".

• Photographer- DONE
• Videographer- DONE
• Florist- DONE
• Linens- DONE
• DJ- DONE
• Bridesmaid dresses- DONE

Cake will be booked in January...maybe as late as February. We have several bakeries in mind but may have narrowed it down to two.

Pros and Cons- Bakery 1

• Well known in wedding industry
• Aesthetically beautiful
• Great quality
• Taste amazing
• Expensive
• Just a cake

Pros and Cons- Bakery 2

• Different than regular cakes
• Interesting flavors (fruit offering)
• Taste amazing
• Well know in Vietnamese community
• Cheaper
• Business not ran well

Yes, I am well aware that we have over ten months until the day...BUT- I am a planner by nature, like to have things done ASAP and am very nit-picky. Do not, for once, think that I am this way because of the wedding. Unfortunately for those that are close to me knows that I am a control freak and micro-managing individual. Just last week I had a dream that I was late to my own wedding because I was too busy making sure that all the vendors did their job and did them to my expectation. I know that will not happen on the actual day because I am such a stickler to time as well.

On another note, early last month I found out that I had a lateral patellar subluxation (fancy term for dislocated kneecap). How did this happen? Maybe it was one of the hundreds of lunges or squats I did earlier in the summer, or it could have been the Zumba class, OR it could just be me goofing around. Whatever the case may be, I am suppose to be doing physical therapy and laying off of the knee- meaning, no running, dancing, jumping, squats, etc...until I get the okay from the doctor. With that said, I have been spinning that last month and this weekend I am re-starting my Zumba class- not to mention, I signed myself up for a 5K in 10 days...and after that I have another run Thanksgiving. I have not loss any weight BUT more importantly, I have not gained.

OH, before I forget, Congratulations to my good friend Anabelle and her fiancé, EJ. Finally engaged! I am so happy for them both and look forward to being there to celebrate their union.