Rantings of the ENGAGED!!

Find me at...

2009-04-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

FIND ME AND MY FAMILY AT....

www.colbyfamilyadventures.blogspot.com

sorry for the confusion...

the colby clan signing out!!

No more rantings...

2009-03-27T14:13:00.000-07:00

So sadly I say good bye to my rantings days...well at least as a single girl...I went and got myself a little family....and those adventures can be found at www.colbyfamilyadventures.com
We hope to see you there!!

Bridal Shower!!

2009-02-10T12:59:00.000-08:00

All girls just wanna have fun...Well we are on the count down now...as of today 24 days until I take that long walk down the isle...Crazy to think about!! My sister through me the best bridal shower! It was awesome!! I am had an amazing turn out! It was so fun to see people I haven't seen in way to long. But of course I spent most of the shower turning bright red...I guess I am going to have to get over that soon...Thank you to all that came and supported Clint and I. We are so grateful for our amazing family and friends!!

New family on the horizon...

2009-01-19T11:20:00.000-08:00

Well my family is expanding quite fast these days....Emalee the 4 year old princess and Lily our 2 year old bundle of giggles spent the weekend with us! It was there first visit to daddy's new home and they did great! The girls have welcomed me into there lives with lots of hugs and kisses. They are so excited about the upcoming wedding!! Emalee and Lily were so excited to help Grandma on Saturday with all the wedding details. The girls were also very much on the ball about not letting Papa take a nap. They were constantly sneaking up to tickle torture him. They also are so excited about Uncle Big Al!! Emalee couldn't get enough of him. I have had so much fun decorating there princess room. The girls loved everything!! I was so nervous the girls would have a hard time with the new transition but they were troopers and excepted there new family with open arms!! My whole family loves them so much and is so grateful for the beautiful new additions. My parents having been wanting grandkids for so long and they now have 3 amazing additions in the past few months. my older brother had a little monster in October and my new bundles of joy make 3! Our family is growing so fast it can sometimes make a girls head spin. The wedding is in 45 days....I guess there is a lot of changes for all of us coming up...the wedding is getting bigger and bigger! It will definitely be an event to behold!

Wedding planning galore!!

2008-11-11T18:47:00.000-08:00

So I am a big fan of this wedding planning stuff...I just ordered my cake this morning and visited the travel agent for honeymoon planning. First lets discuss the awesome-ness that will be my cake!! This cake melts in your mouth! It has ruined me on better crocker box mixes for the rest of my life!! Besides the the cake tasting amazing it is also going to be beautiful, romantic and elegant...Just what any princess would order :) You can go to his website and see his work...just google cakes by Greg Marsh. Then the rest of the morning was spent with the travel agent deciding on the perfect romantic get away. Playa Del Carmen is close to the top of the list or possibly a cruise...Who knows though...I have been putting my input in along the way but ultimately my love is going to surprise me with the honeymoon plans. It will be a fun surprise!! We just got our engagement pic's back today...Happily they turned out great!! I had a really good friend takes the pic's and she did GREAT!! My beloved doesn't always like to smile and I am not a big fan of having my pic taken...so we were a challenge for her...Thanks Suz!! We just signed on our apartment this week. We move in the day after Thanksgiving! I am excited to set up house...or is it play house who can tell at this point :) More pics to follow of the holidays with my love!! Anyone else noticed tat my cheesy love level is rising on a daily basis?

Bridezilla strikes....

2008-10-16T18:43:00.000-07:00

So all of you that have gone before me in this planning a wedding ordeal thing...I bow at your feet and marvel how you survived! I am so far from the alter that I really shouldn't be so stressed but it seems to keep coming and the pile gets deeper by the day. There are some things I expected that would stress me out but there has definitely been some curve balls that I didn't picture when I was a little girl dreaming of my big day!! Everyone seems to want more details...well be careful what you wish for I am about to unload. I am marrying a perfect man...well at least perfect for me!! But I never expected to have some of the challenges that we are having. My honey has been married before me and has 2 beautiful little girls that are rock stars and the lights of our lives! But with a previous marriage comes an ex-wife. Needless to say that she hates me. What can I say you can't please them all. Here is where it gets sticky and dare I say stressful....Clint was sealed to his first wife in the temple. And for us to be sealed in the temple she has to write a letter and give permission and then have the first presidency sign off on it. We are hoping she will play nice but who knows...So that is up in the air! And then there is his family...all his siblings and father really don't like me...his mom has been nice though. Apparently they had a bad experience with the first wife so they are having a hard time giving me a chance....I just want to state for the record I am a nice girl! But apparently that does not matter to the ex and the future in-laws. Then there is the stress of him finding a job here and moving here and me finding a more full time job...and then in the middle of all this I find out that I need to have a root canal RE-DONE and did i mention I have no dental insurance seeing I am between jobs. So I am sure you think that my whinnying is coming to a close but know sadly I have a few more whines....Like long distance relationships SUCK!! I just want to spend all my time with him and alas the 7 hours between us causes a little problem with that thought. The wedding seems to the less stressful part of my life...Everything seems to be going to well on that front. I found my dream dress...I feel like such a princess in it. We have the reception site...the menu planned...and the colors are finally picked!! Oh one more stress...did I mention my car blew up on the way home from work today!! That is right I sat on the side of the road today hating life...I am hoping it can't get any worse....we will see though....more to come!!

Every girl needs her BLING!!

2008-10-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

So...yeah I am very much expecting to hear a few things when people hear my good news...Congrats will I am sure be at the top of the list but there is also another saying that will be contending for the top spot of most frequently said in response to my news...I TOLD YOU SO!! I Deb green will not be the old maid with cats that I thought I would be. For all of you that had to listen to me go on and on about by future as a cat lady...You were right and I was happily wrong on this one!! On October 1st 2009, Clint J Colby asked this girl to be his wife. He got down on one knee...placed his hands on my face and asked me to be his wife!! As I shouted from the roof top YES FREAK YES!! He placed the bling bling on my finger!! We are getting married March 7, 2009! More details to follow...Thanks to all those who believed this girl was not destined to be a cat lady....first mormon nun...old maid...or what have you!

A random new me around the corner....

2008-08-18T16:20:00.000-07:00

SO....I have been thinking a lot lately about the past, the now and the future...AND I have come to the conclusion that maybe I play life a little safe. I want to take more risks and live a little more on the edge. The pic's are from a rafting trip I took with some friends...It was a blast!! I am planning on going sky diving for my up coming birthday!! :) I recently saw the movie "Bucket List"...and I like the idea of having a list to accomplish before I kick the bucket! So list in hand I am a woman on a mission...I want to start living with no regrets and having more good time memories....AND here is the big one....I feel the need to warn ya all that there is a possible hypothetical situation that could or could not occur in my near future....and I feel like if I warn you hypothetically then you can't really be mad at me or at least stay mad for long :) well at least that is my logic. So hypothetically don't get mad if you get a phone call, email or read my blog and I accidentally had ran off and ELOPED!! Here is some of my logic that will hopefully clear up any confused-shocked faces....99% of my home girls are married with there own families...and for as many of you as I could I was there supporting you in how you decided to spend your big day. I have been the maid of honor more times than I can count....AND I would gladly do it again for you if asked....and trust me some of you have asked more than once....all I ask is that there be no mad home girls when they find out that I took an unconventional road and did things a little different. Just know that I am happy and content!!

African Sisterhood...

2008-07-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

So this party was well over due!! For those who know me best know I am really from Africa and I just happen to live in America :) The reunion was inspired because one of the sisters reproduced, creating 2 new bundles of joy to induct into the sisterhood. Our cheeky friend from across the pond also joined the festivities completing the circle of good times...here are some of the highlights!!

I had such a good time!! I will post soon the translations to hanging with a girl from across the pond...some of the phrases will be incorporated into my everyday vocab...so that is the heads up!! Crsytal and I have plans to tour Forks Washington. No need to judge I realize that Twlight is for little girls not grown women but lets face it...if Forks is a real place then maybe Edward is...I know the pipe dreams of a single girl. And I am planning a trip across the pond in November-ish to play with my other home girl!! Thanks for a great time girls....Love ya tons!!

Family VAC'

2008-06-05T17:53:00.000-07:00

Hello ALL!! It has been a while since I posted. So many great things have changed in my life...I am lovin' it! I started a new job at St. Lukes Hospital. I moved back to Boise and am currently looking for my own place. I recently went to Orlando to play it up with my fam. Sadly my oldest brother and dad were to busy being adults to come and play with us...we will definitely catch them next time. Here are some of my favorite times...

This vacation was all about overcoming fears for me...I have never been on a roller-coaster prior to this vacation. I am to much of a chicken!! Well I can no longer say I am a chicken...

...so...OK, I didn't take it like a complete champ but at least I got into the harness.

Just count your many blessings that I wasn't strapped to your back....my poor brother on the other hand has probably permanent hearing loss!

Ok so I didn't handle it well...throwing my self on the ground kissing the ground, or boat might be a little dramatic but lets face it...I am a drama queen.

It was a great trip! It was so much fun being with my family!! We had so many good times and lots of laughs!!

The best me....

2008-03-05T15:30:00.000-08:00

So for the most part you that are the faithful readers of the 'Rantings of the Single'...aka Song and Nalubega...this is something new. After having the BEST DAY EVER!! I have had a thought or two that maybe there is more to life than my relationship status...Like this little guy to my left. He had a huge impact on my life! Life for this girl for some reason feels like I can achieve anything if I only try. There is a new job on the horizon that promises to open new doors and allow me to do something that I am passionate about. I have started to volunteer again. And lets face it this would not be my blog if I didn't mention boys...there is a new guy on the horizon as well. He makes me smile and allows me to be the best me....so I was thinking I should keep around for a little while for at least exploration purposes...more to come on how that goes...

A new me on the horizon...

2008-02-02T21:11:00.000-08:00

So a girl...aka this girl has been doing a lot of thinking lately. So I thought I always new what I wanted out of this life...meaning the path I should take to become the best me possible...well I took that path that I thought would lead me where I wanted to be. But after a serious look at my life and where I have ended up...well I think I took the wrong path. Or maybe I should think about taking a detour from this path...So that is what this girl is doing...all stay tuned for the new adventures of the rantings of the single!! I think that maybe I have a few adventures on the horizon!!

2007-10-28T21:13:00.000-07:00

Things I have learned in my long existence in this world...1- broken hearts feel like they will never heal....2- it's a bad idea to re-think your career choice when you are done with your education. such decisions should be made before receiving a masters degree...3-when purchasing expensive perfume to impress a boy make sure the boy is worth impressing!! 4- when being confronted with the truth, don't be afraid to stand up and take it...5- laugh out loud as much as possible...6- online dating sucks!! wait dating period sucks!! 7- never be afraid to look outside the box, and then turn back and fix whats in the box...8- don't let others tell you that you are not LOVABLE!! 9- you are usually your worst enemy...10- and the only certainty that I am certain about is that I never know how yesterday's mistakes will affect my choices todays...and what tomorrow will bring is anyones guess, so it is better to have a psychic on payroll to let you know if it is worth waking up...

to be crazy or not to be...

2007-10-09T20:18:00.000-07:00

This is truely the only question I can ask myself...To be crazy or not to be? So those who know me know that I usually choose crazy :) I have prince charming in my life right now...he is seriously great...everything i have always wanted...and so you ask what is the problem with this scene. Well when dealing with an unstable girl on the verge of falling hard core....there is always lots of problems...for example... why would prince charming be with a a crazy girl...nope think about it...what is he hiding? Dare I think he has a tutu under his night and shinning armor, or is his hair going to come off during a makey outy session? Or even worse...will he spit bacon at my forehead with force while at everybody's favorite family restaurant, applebees? Tonight while in the tanning bed I did a pro's and con's list on whether to kick him to the curb or to keep him longer so when he kicks me to the curb i have a harder time with the salsa dance he will do on my heart?? Sounding crazy yet? You haven't heard anything yet... so back to the pro's and con's list! Dare I say that the pro's list was endless...and the con's list only had 2 thoughts...and those are even a stretch...so you would think that I would let it go and chalk this up to silent crazy girl thoughts but nope...i am not that easy to figure out!! I don't think that i am ready for perfect...there are so many things I want to do before taking the plunge into perfection....so these are my final words on the matter...I am going allow my self to be crazy and I am going to distance myself from my HB...thats right I even have a cheesy gooey nick name for him...My wise roommate was challenging this thought tonight...saying that it was crazy...and i had nothing going on or nothing else to look forward to right now....so why not allow a little perfection...bottom line for me is that I dont think my little excuse for a heart could take a salsa dance right now...so I will be proactive and curb side him first...crazy yes, but 9 out 10 crazy docs agree self preservation is good...so there you go...crazy girl ruins another chance at perfection....

2007-08-09T19:28:00.000-07:00

So...what amazingly insightful words will BS my way with next? I start my new job soon...I am so excited that I am quitting and am moving on..Recently a very dear friend informed me that I need a traveling buddy...all my friends have abandonded me for a higher calling...MARRIAGE! boo to them...anyways. I am thinking that she is right and I am saving my little pennies for an amazing get away in Febuary!! That is the goal...i would like to be out of this country while they comercialize Valentines Day!! I need somewhere exoctic. AND I think I would like to go on my own...my dear friend is always telling me that I need to be more independent and adventurous!! SO there you go...This is part of the new DEB!!

I also wanted to put a plug in about a previous post...the what is beauty post...So I made a life altering decision thinking that it would direct me into the beauty direction...and I think I might have been HASTY!! There is a shock me hasty? I am still glad I did it but possibly regretful I didn't like me the way I was...BUT maybe I needed to learn that lesson and I wouldn't have if I didn't jump...

MEN!! boo to the species!

2007-08-02T21:43:00.000-07:00

SO I am at the point of no longer caring that people know that I am crazy when discussing the topic of boys. I also have no problem letting people know that I always fall in love with the WRONG guy!! I don't even care that the wrong guys that I have loved in the pass might read this....It needs to be said...I DEB GREEN, HAVE THE WORSE TASTE IN MEN!! And as long as I am being honest I no longer have high expectations anymore...Let me try and explain why I am ranting and raving...Hypothetically there is this boy and I thought he was perfect...and lets face it...he is not prince charming but as long as we are facing facts I am no Gwenivere. So anyways...my point to my not so happily ever not after is this...I am under the impression that this boy knows what pushes my crazy button. How am I expected to get over him and move on if he calls and leaves no message...I know anyone reading this is thinking "CRAZY GIRL ALERT...ISLE 5"...Although I might admit to some level of crazy I just think it is not nice to raise my hopes that boy wonder has changed his mind about loving me...So I am posing the question to all my friends...which by the way ya'll are all married so this should be a no brainer for you....but on my quest to find a new and improved DEB GREEN, I am willing to to do anything you peeps suggest to improve my taste in men...I am serious I will DO ANYTHING!! There has to be an easier way to deal with being single and I am now asking the masses for help!!

On the verge...

2007-07-12T19:38:00.001-07:00

So people I am on the verge...I have decided that the older I become the more philosophical I try to be...Which brings me to my next thought process...I have been thinking lately about the idea of beauty and what makes someone beautiful? As American's we spend thousands of dollars on trying to achieve this idea of beauty....and I sadly have joined the rat race to search for this concept that seems at time unachievable...I start my journey on Monday at 3 pm...the main question I can not seem to get off my mind is whether it is worth it? and who am I doing this for? Hopefully i will find some answers on this journey I am about to embark on....