five assorted & sundry confessions

Some of you have been visiting me here for awhile, and many of you are a bit newer. Even if the former description suits you better, there are a few things you probably don't know about me: random, weird, totally idiosyncratic things that will now be available for the world to see.

That's right. This is Kirsten: Unplugged.

This picture has nothing to do with this post. Just a pic from our wedding that I really like.

Photo by Jen Fox Photography

Here we go!

1. I'm a compulsive fingernail-picker (but definitely not a biter). This is my go-to bad habit when I'm anxious or stressed or ... whatever.

2. I waited until I was 26 to get my wisdom teeth pulled. What, you thought I was only 26 now? God bless you! When the bottom left wisdom tooth was pulled (sorry, I don't know the correct dental terminology for this location) it damaged a nerve so that the left side of my tongue is pretty numb. It's been healing slowly, but 6 years later, I still have some residual numbness on the left side of my tongue.

3. I have done almost nothing to get Ewan's bedroom ready. Assuming I give birth at around 40 weeks, this means I have about 14.5 weeks left to execute on my nesting instinct. Oh, okay. I have done something. I painted these letters. And I hung up some of his clothes. Want to see what his room looks like now? And does moving four weeks ago count as "just moved"?

4. After I finished college and up until the time James and I connected again, I was convinced I didn't want children. I was rather passionate and adamant about it (you know, "I want a career," "I'm more than a uterus," "No way I'll be barefoot and pregnant" all that. Ironically, as I sit here and write this, I am barefoot, and most definitely pregnant -- just in case you missed the huge belly). Nine years later, I became reacquainted with James and couldn't wait to start having babies with him. Just needed to find my Mr. Right, I guess.

5. Generally speaking, I really don't like shopping of any sort: for clothes, for shoes, for groceries, for cleaning products ... you name it. I just don't. I can actually think of just two times in my life I enjoyed shopping: 1) In the spring of 2008 when I discovered I'd lost yet another pant size, and 2) Shopping for maternity clothes (when I needed pants with lots of elastic in the waist). That's pretty much it.

So ... anyone else in the mood for a little fessing up? What sorts of fun and interesting things does the bloggy world not know about you?

*official* wedding photos coming soon!!

kirsten @ the salon
Canon 40D
23 may 2009
taken by kaari

Hello, blogging friends!!

I just wanted to let you know that the professional photos from the wedding will be available for viewing starting tomorrow, 6/20!! It was a privilege for us to have the impeccable Jen Fox at our wedding. We've gotten a sneak peak at what's to come, and we couldn't be more thrilled!!

You can get in on the action, too. To view photos (starting 6/20):

1. Go to jenfoxphotography.com.
2. Click on 'come on in!'.
3. Click on 'Client'.
4. Enter the not-so-super-secret password: kirstenjames.
5. Click 'submit'.

Enjoy, and happy viewing to you!! I'm not certain of the exact timeframe, but I do know these will be available for viewing for a limited time only (sorry, couldn't resist).

We are still here, in the process of unpacking, organizing, purging, settling, living, working, loving, seeking ... you know the drill.

Peace to you!

the day

kirsten & jack (a recently acquired nephew)
canon 40d
23 may 2009
taken by melissa

The P's are back home and exhausted and settling into the new digs. Too tired to write much now, but I just wanted to stick my hand up and say hello.

I was honored that Jen Fox agreed to capture our day through her camera (Jen did the photos from my solo session last year). Weddings aren't normally part of her repertoire, so it was amazing to be able to have her there. Here's a sneak peek at what she captured.

I was also happy I brought my camera for the day -- I wasn't capturing anything myself, of course, but trusted friends were grabbing my Canon 40D and snapping a few here and there. Check out a sampling of wedding photos here.

I hope to be back with you soon!!