I don't get it.

While hanging out with friends last night, discussion turned to talk about some acquanitances who were recently married. Apparently this couple "changed" quite drastically in personality once married -- they're more serious, less likely to laugh at jokes, don't hang out with their friends often. This isn't the first time I've heard this scenario. It's happened to others we know. Sadly, my husband voiced concern before our marriage that I would change, becoming some nasty shrew.

But I just can't wrap my mind around this phenomenon. How does exchanging vows and rings change one's personality??  There isn't anything in the "code of marriage" that flips a mental switch in the bride and groom. Yeah, I get that *something* changes -- I feel a little more mature, or at least that I *should* be anyway. But I'm me. My husband is still himself. We're the same people we were when we met six years ago.

It's making me feel a lot more self-conscious of how our single friends perceive us now, like they're watching for any noticeable change in us now that we're legally binded. If anyone can explain this phenomenon, or has a similar story, leave a comment.

Parents Album

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Wedding album is here!

Sadly, the arrival of my wedding album today will most likely be the most fascinating thing to happen to me this week. Being the little wannabe designer that I am, I loved creating my book - selecting the right layouts and photos, customizing and personalizing to my heart's content... so much fun, and a hell of a lot cheaper than having it done professionally. While the difference in quality in bindings and paper is substantial, I still adore my Blurb book. Here are some snaps I took of the finished product.

Weekend in the 'Burgh

This past weekend we traveled to our annual Pittsburgh trip for the first time as a married couple. We hung out with my favorite college girlies, ate bad food, watched a Pirates game, spoke in vampire voices, witnessed several drunk guys capture a bat in a bar with brooms and buckets, and braved the chaotic mess of Forever 21. Every time we get back it only strengthens Wes's desire to move there. We'll see...

Freshman 15. . . again?!

I'm becoming another statistic. According to a study by someone smart at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, it's common for newlyweds to gain up to 10 pounds after tying the knot. I think I'm diving headfirst into making that a reality in record time. Without a dress to think about fitting into, the motivation to slim down or at least maintain a healthy-ish weight is dwindling. I have hopes of returning to my gym, yet I'm too jiggly to show my face there. Yes, I feel too chubby to get my ass back on the treadmill. Ironic, huh?

Unlike the past two years I've shown little care as to what I shove in my mouth, calories and carbs be damned. When will it stop?! At what point will acquaintances think to themselves, "Wow, Amy sure let herself go after she got married." It's not like I don't know HOW to lose -- see below picture; I just refuse to put down the ice cream and pick up a banana.

I love a trend.

In case you stumbled upon this by accident, allow me to introduce "A & W."

A = me. Amy

W= my husband. Wes

Wes and I were married June 20, 2009. Between us we have three college degrees and three and a quarter jobs. Wes loves working out, watching sports, and taking naps. Amy loves photography, tween movies, and being judgy. Now that we're all legal, our next life goal together is to buy our first home together so that Wes can finally have the dog he so desperately wants. Okay, I kind of want one too, though I'm severely apprehensive about our combined ability to care for a living thing.

If I could name a positive thing about myself, I would name my fabulous ability to start a project. But ask me to name a negative....well, you get the idea. Needless to say, I am already placing a wager with myself on how many entries this blog will have before I abandon it. I created a blog last year to chronicle my wedding planning. I used it twice.

However I'm all about bandwagonning, and apparently newlywed blogging is all the rage. Not one to be left out of a trend, here I am. Enjoy the next two posts before I give up on yet another project. :)