Discussions by Shannon S.

Hey, anyone remember my bridesmaid who got in a fight with her boyfriend at my wedding? Her boyfriend, aka BOSS? And he had to be escorted out? And then she hooked up with a groomsman? And dragged her...

Even though it's been a couple months since the wedding, I still haven't ditched my magazine stash. By which I mean, an entire dresser drawer of Brides, Martha Stewart, etc. So if you can pick up at...

I work in a mostly-female office. Ever since I got married, ANY time I say I feel a little nauseated or tired, everyone sort of cocks their eyebrows and asks if I'm pregnant. I'm not. I have allergies...

So, DS and I were at the store tonight picking up supplies for the Beer-a-Thon. We notice a package of cupcakes on the conveyor (but not on the belt thingy...this is the spot where people leave stuff...

DS has organized a charity Beer-a-Thon for Saturday. It's just like it sounds...instead of walking a certain number of miles for charity, each participant opens a beer at the start of every hour, and...

These are just a few things I would have done differently for my wedding. While I had a wonderful weekend, a few glitches and annoyances kept things from being as great as they could be. 1. I would...

D_Taco Nik and I are going for drinks after work, most likely to Clyde's but are considering other Metro-accessible downtown DC locations. Including one with $5 martinis, and another one that...

I quit my job to start my own business, and I have a month to go at my current job. DS and I ran the numbers - he has a good salary at a steady job, we live well below our means and have savings....

Hi everyone, Sorry I'm so behind on finalizing this. Not sure if you've ever been a newlywed who is quitting your demanding job and simultaneously starting a business, but it's a bit wacky. Anyway,...

And her name is Shannon! I hear she's a total beeyotch and looks just like a mint julep cup. Seriously...I'm starting a business after I leave my job next month! Since DS and I have no kids, no...

I just resigned my job, effective May 6! Boss took it pretty well, I explained that I'd been doing administrative work at nonprofits for most of my adult life and wanted to try other things. We'll...

So, I was able to line up health insurance (going on DH's plan) and some potential part-time work (contract executive assistant for an enterpreneur friend). Plus I'll be signing on with staffing...

I've written a humor blog for the last seven years, and decided it was time to try something different. I'm working on a (very rough) draft version of a lifestyle and entertaining blog. The target...

Http://www.girardimages.com/Weddings-Engagement/Shannon-and-Brandon/The-Wedding-of-Shannon-and/16142915_mK6o7 Observations: 1. BIL must have been on roller skates - he's in about six different places...

I have been trying to find a pair of metallic heeled sandals that will go with brown or neutral outfits. I saw these in Real Simple, and got all excited because I could wear them to work or out to a...

Hi all, our rehearsal dinner was messed up by the restaurant. Here's the letter I sent (I actually LOVE to write complaint letters, lol). Mr. Manager, I am writing to follow up regarding my rehearsal...

DS and I want to start trying in a month or two, but I want to see a OB/GYN first to see if the girl parts are in good working order. I already went to see my GP for his recommendations. He suggested...

In an earlier post about my wedding, I alluded to a bridesmaid who got in an argument with her boyfriend at my wedding reception. Well, now that the dust has settled, DS and I have pieced together...

I posted a while back about how my office is hiring a slew of new people and getting more space. Somehow in all the changes, I lost out on being assigned an office in favor of giving office space to a...