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Katy and Mr. A- the LOVE story...

10:48 PM / Posted by Katy's Neverending Story / comments (1)

I must hop on this train, as so many of my favorite bloggers are also sharing their love stories.... so... here's mine!!!
(PS, if you want to participate, just click on the image below for instructions)

So, in honor of Valentine's Day, here's our story...


1. How long have you and your significant other been together?
We have been dating since January 2008.
2. How did you meet? {What's your "love" story?}
Actually, we were friends first.  We met at an audition for South Pacific at the local community theatre in October of 2007.  It turns out, we had a bunch of common friends but had never met.  Our friendship grew those first few months, until we realized that friendship wasn't enough.  We dated for about a year, when he moved to NYC, so our relationship continued long distance until he proposed and we then married.


3. If married, how long have you been married? If not, is this the guy you hope to marry? {do tell}
We've been married since May 2010.  It was the best day of my life!
4. If you are married, where did you get married at? Big or small wedding?  If not, where would you like to get married? And will it be big or small?
Giant wedding!  At least 350 people.  I'm not sure that was our plan when we started, but since it was a wedding and a move away from my hometown for me, the wedding also turned combination going away party.  Looking back, it was absolutely perfect!  We did a bunch of the details ourselves, so it was extremely special.
5. Do you have any nick-names that you call one another? Do share!
We call each other "baby."  Mr. A also calls me KK to annoy me.


6. Name 3 things you love most about your honey.
He is literally the nicest person I know.  He has such a kind heart, and is so sensitive to others.
7. Tell us how he proposed? Or your ideal proposal?
We were dating long distance, he was in NYC, and I was in Georgia.  I was in final rehearsals for the musical Chicago, and he turned up on my doorstep the night before opening with a ring!  He pulled my parents into the plan so everybody knew but me... I didn't even know he was planning on coming into town!  It was wonderful!
8. Is he a flowers and teddy bear kind of guy for v-day, or strawberries, champagne, and rose petals?
He's a flowers guy which is interesting because I am NOT a flowers gal, so holidays are always interesting for us- I never know if he will go "his way" or "mine."


9. Are you a sunset dinner on the beach kind of girl, or pop a movie in and relax on the couch?
Again, opposites attract!!  Because of our crazy schedules, I'm a couch gal, but he loves adventures!  It really balances us...
10. Tell us one thing you'd like to do with your significant one day. If you could do anything? Go anywhere?
Go on a honeymoon!  We had to get to NYC immediately after our wedding.  We had a wonderful night out our wedding night, but I'd like to revisit the honeymoon... maybe for our 5-year anniversary!
11. Tell us what you plan on doing on this Valentine's Day.
Sadly, we are both working, but I'll be babysitting for some friends so they can have a romantic night out.  The hubs and I already celebrated by going to a concert!
12. Are you asking for anything this Valentine's day?
I'm happy with a hug and a kiss!


13. Give us one piece of advice of keeping a relationship strong and full of love.
Trust in God and in each other!  Marriage is hard work, and communication is the key to keep that relationship strong and full of love.  Also, I think it's so important to be supportive of your spouse and really work as a team. 
14.  Show us a picture of what love means to you.
Gotta love that guy!!

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An Actual NYC Conversation

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I was waiting for a friend at the train stop last week, and this older man, who I think either owns or works at our local deli comes straight up to me and starts talking.  Here is the account of the strangest conversation I've ever had with a stranger- actually the strangest conversation I've ever had with anybody:

Man:  You riding the train today?

Me (slightly nervous as no stranger has EVER come up to me to start talking unless they are asking directions):  Yes, I'm waiting for my friend.

Man:  Ah. (short pause).  You married?

Me (even more nervous- am I about to be kidnapped and sold into slavery and wondering how I can casually grab my phone to call 911):  Yes, I'm married.

Man:  Ah. (longer pause).  You have children?

Me (now seriously concerned about the direction this conversation is going with this stranger):  No, not yet.

Man:  Ah.  (long pause).  You not want children?

Me (what?!?!):  Well, I've only been married a year and a half.  I have plenty of time.

Man:  Ah.  (short pause).  Your husband not like kids?

Me (where in the world is my friend!??!!):  No, he likes kids- we're just enjoying marriage right now.

Man:  Ah.  (frowns, and pats me on the shoulder).  Well, do not be so sad about it.  It will come.

Me (speechless):  Um...

Man:  Ah. (short pause, then he walks away).

True story.  Gotta love NYC.

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Give it a Try, but Don't Bet on It

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I'm a sucker for those "As Seen on TV" infomercials, one-step wonders, and anything that turns a hassle into some type of one-minute-miracle.  In the past, I've owned a pair of Pajama Jeans, bought my husband an As Seen on TV Meat Thawer, and even contemplated buying those crazy pills that claim you will lose a million pounds in one week.

So, when scrolling along in the blogesphere, when I saw a video for easy, no-heat hair curling, I was intrigued.

My hair is straight with hints of frizz.  There is no curl, no wave, nothing other than thick and straight.I remember when I was in 1st and 2nd grade, my mom would roll my hair in sponge rollers on Saturday nights for Sunday mornings.  The curl would usually last through Sunday School.  In the 4th grade, I was convinced that perming was for me.  Sadly (or maybe thankfully depending on who you talk to), the perms would only last a few weeks before the frizz came out and the wave went away.  When I use rollers or a curling iron, it lasts maybe an hour, so unless I've got mega hairspray, product and a no humidity day to ruin it, I don't even bother.

Anyway, I saw this video online, I was all about trying it.  I'm intrigued by the easy process, no hassle and have visions of waking up with hair like this:


or this


I woke up excited to take out the hairband and look at my lovely wavy locks.

Instead, I woke up to this:

Super Short, Finger in a Socket, Curly Hair.  And unlike Shirley Temple, the frizz was still there, so the texture reminded me of this:

Thank goodness I had time to shower again before work.

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January

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Ahhh.  The tourists are gone and the city is quiet.  Strangely we've had no snow, and the weather can't decide if it wants to be in the 30's or the 50's.  I can actually see the sidewalk in front of me when I walk, and there's no longer a sardine can feeling when I'm on the subway.

Welcome to January 2012.

Last January, it was a minefield of snowdrifts and frozen urban tundra.  This January it's sunny skies and I've only worn my poofy coat a few times.


Last January, I lived in my snow boots.  This January, they haven't come out of my closet once.

Last January, people complained about the snow and the city's response to it.  This January, people complain about global warning and our lack of a "true winter."


Supposedly we've got 3-5 inches of snow on the way tonight, so this all might change, but for the first half of the month, I personally am happy that we've had a bit of a reprieve from the harsh winter conditions.

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Happy New Year!!!

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Work kept me crazy, so I did not get out the holiday card that I planned to do.  Instead, we settled on a Countdown to 2012...

So, without further adieu...


Carr Countdown to 2012- Our Last Year in Review

Since Adam’s been working on the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, we’re always grateful when he has a ten-hour day since they usually go 14-16!

Nine visitors in 2011, and our air mattress still looks brand new!  Now taking reservations for 2012!

In our diverse neighborhood of Astoria, there’s always a new cuisine to try.  We’ve added at least eight menus to our take-out binder this year, which includes an Indian restaurant, plenty of Greek food, organic burgers, all the pizza one could order and every New Yorker’s staple- a good Chinese place.

Even though we’ve acclimated to NYC living, we’ve still had to make the occasional trip to the Chick-fil-A at the mall in New Jersey when we’re feeling homesick for Georgia- last count was seven times in 2011.

In between our adventures in New York and New Hampshire during 2011, we were lucky to be able to spend six wonderful days in Charleston with Katy’s family… nothing like a few days on the beach to relax from city living.

After living in NYC for a while, we’ve become used to our commute- just five subway stops to midtown Manhattan, about 15 minutes.  We always consider it a lucky day when the local mariachi band plays live tunes during the ride.

We are still enjoying our apartment in Astoria… the fourth floor walk-up always makes us feel like we’ve gotten our exercise getting in the door!

New Hampshire was our temporary home away from home for three months over the summer working at Camp Walt Whitman, Swing Out New Hampshire, and Americas Camp.

Katy’s been at her new job as a Retail Manager of Bubba Gump Shrimp Company a little over two months now.  She’s enjoying being back in retail, and loves her new office- Times Square!

2011 was one amazing year filled with hard work and exciting adventures.  We’re looking forward to what tomorrow brings, and wish you all a Happy New Year!

Much love,
Katy and Adam

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New Years Eve

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Happy New Year!!

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Pinterest

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So, my friend Jessica told me weeks and weeks ago about Pinterest, so I logged on, started a profile, and promptly forgot about it with the hustle and bustle of the holidays.  Then, as I was checking my long overdue Facebook, I saw that I all of a sudden had all of these followers.  This concerned me a bit, as I'm still not quite sure what I am doing.  I get that I'm creating boards for me on fun stuff, and taking "pictures" of images I want to keep in mind-- sort of the generation y's solution to cutting stuff out of magazines, like my mom does for her inspiration.  But still, I'm not quite sure what I'm doing.  I've spent about an hour tonight doing pins and re-pinning things, etc., but I'm at a bit of a loss still.

Anybody out there a Pinterest expert?  Any suggestions on how to make the most out of my page??

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