The Greatest Fear

Believe it or not, marriage has been the number one topic in my thoughts and conversations as of late. Everyone wants to talk about it, and everyone wants to remind me that my days of single-life are coming quickly to an end. (No, I'm not engaged, nor am I dating anyone). Imagine continually thinking about your greatest fear, whether it be spiders, heights, creepy men with shaggy beards, etc., all because people want to keep talking about it. That is me and marriage. I know my mom is sighing and shaking her head already at this post. Sorry Mom, I can't help it. I would go into the details of what exactly about marriage frightens me, but that would be a much longer post than is necessary. We'll save that for another day. I'm sure the topic will come up again.

But just like any girl, I've been planning my wedding since I found out about marriage. I might even look at dresses and rings every once in a while. I was looking at rings the other day in fact when a guy friend texted me and asked what I was up to, so I told him I was bored at work so I was looking at rings.

He said, "Well as nervous as you are about marriage, it's interesting that you browse through the most recognizable symbols of the very thing you fear."

To which I replied, "Blah, blah, blah." (My response to most things nowadays.)

So, yes, I do look at dresses and rings and dream about which temple I'm going to get married in, and what my dress will look like, and if I'll have a beautiful ring. I'm a girl, and I can't help it. Oh, and I might think about who I'll marry occasionally, but only occasionally.

So here are some of the things I've fallen in love with recently:

#1: Monique Lhullier

Okay, so I know these dresses aren't completely modest, but I hate dresses like this http://www.beautifullymodest.com/ Yes, I hate all of them. They all look the same. Sure they may throw in the occasional pleat here and there, but they're basically the same. Anywho, this dress is just classy, and I love everything about it. There would be sleeves of course and the sheer fabric on the top wouldn't be sheer, but you get the picture. (No pun intended).

#2: Alita Graham

I have always LOVED this dress! I think the only thing that would make this dress better--besides a higher neck and sleeves of course--would be pockets. Who wouldn't want a dress with pockets? You could keep all sorts of things in there!

#3: Monique Lhullier

Oh Monique Lhullier, you win the prize for creating the most modest dress by far! (Exeunt cleavage.) The only thing I don't like is the crazy fold on the bottom, but an overall A+ for sure.

#4: Le Spose di Gio

And this one is my favorite. Outstanding!

My mom likes to tell me that when I feel like I'm not ready for something, that's probably when I'm ready for it. I didn't think I was ready for middle school, high school, or college, but it happened anyway and I was ready. So when the time comes for me to get married, hopefully I'll be ready even though I don't think I'll ever feel ready.

Who knows, maybe it won't be so bad.