Work today went well! This morning flew by and I even had a chance to sneak in a workout of my own while I was at the gym.
Workout
My workout today began with 20 minutes on the stair master, followed by strength workout that focused on my biceps, triceps, shoulders and abs. Once my workout was done, I clocked back in to teach and work through the remainder of the morning.
Lunch
Lunchtime arrived quickly and I drove home for a lunch that came in waves.
Part one: Larabar
Part two: Salad with almonds, hemp seeds and light ranch dressing
Part three: Honeycrisp Apple
While I ate, I spent most of my lunch break working on a poem to read at Merri and Pete’s rehearsal dinner tomorrow night. Merri asked me to read a poem at their rehearsal dinner and I’m trying my very best to convey just how much I love each of them individually and together. They’re truly a phenomenal couple and have a great relationship, so the pressure is on!
Now it’s time for me to change and head back to work. We have another LiveSTRONG meeting tonight!
Question of the Afternoon
- Have you ever given a speech at a wedding or rehearsal dinner? Any tips?
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I’ve never had to give a speech but I’m sure yours will be great! Just be honest and speak from your heart!
Speaking from the heart and talking about the couples relationship you will do well!
I’ve only just tried hemp seeds and loved them I’ve not tried them on salads yet though.
My advice for your speech is to speak to the couple not about them. It sounds so much more heart felt. Good luck!
When I gave a speech at my brother’s wedding, I cried thru the whole thing. Don’t do that. HA!
Anything heartfelt will be really appreciated! You could also be really cheesy. Always a wedding favorite.
I know I love speeches that include a little bit of humor, but saying what comes naturally is the most important! Best of luck! 🙂
I have given a maid of honor speech, but never a poem! That’s a whole new level of stress, but know you’ll do GREAT! 🙂
I’m sure that whatever you come up with will be wonderful! Anything from the heart will work 🙂
That is such a unique idea! I would definitely struggle with coming up with something that sounded somewhat poetic, but I am sure that yours will be lovely (:
I’ve never given a speech at a wedding before. I tried giving a speech at my engagement party a few months ago and I couldn’t hold back the tears! I think the alcohol made me a little too emotional. I’ll have to practice for the wedding.
Are you writing a poem? Something I was never good at! If your craft skills are anything to go by you’re will be amazing!
So you’re writing the poem, or researching one to read? Either way, sweet idea!
I love eating lunch in parts! You get all the good stuff over time. 🙂
I’ve never had to write a poem for another person. I’ve had to write them for poetry units in English classes throughout the years, but not to read to someone! How fun!
A poem!? Good thing it’s not me I would have so much trouble writing a poem! I don’t think I have even written one since high school!
I always think of Wedding Crashers when people do their speeches at weddings! Always talk from your heart!
I always feel awkward getting sappy, especially in front of people, so I usually keep it quick and simple. I usually start off with a funny story or two, then end with something sincere and sweet.
I know whatever you write will be beautiful for them. Don’t make it anything long, but express what they mean to each other and what they both bring to the marriage.
Nothing beats a honeycrisp apple! 🙂
I gave the MOH speech at my sister’s wedding. I made it short, funny, and sweet… oh and made sure to raise my glass after 😉
I haven’t had to give a speech at a wedding – yet! Are you going to write a poem or find one that fits the meaning you’re looking for?? Daunting task either way 🙂
-Sammy
Larabars are wonderful! Yum! 🙂 I can’t wait for your wedding post recap. Those are my favorite!
I gave the speech at my best friend’s wedding this past summer. -(Huge wedding over 500 people!) My tips would be: Practice before hand, and have a glass of wine to calm the nerves! 🙂 I’m sure it’ll be great! Have fun!
As long as you speak from the heart, it will be beautiful! Oh, and don’t go too long.
I just had to give a Maid of Honor speech last Saturday! I kept it short – 1 to 2 minutes and said who I was, how I knew the bride, how the bride and groom met, what I liked about the groom and then ended it with a congratulations & best of wishes 🙂
So, they asked you to write one? Or choose one that represents them?
To write one!
Oooh that is much more interesting. Well, I’m sure you will own it.
oh my gosh- I get so nervous giving speeches! good luck!
My strategy is to tell a funny (appropriate) story about my history with the bride and touch on why I love her, talk about when the couple first met and how we knew this relationship is different, and end with a toast. A poem is such a nice gesture! You’ll do great.
My roomie just introduced me to hemp seeds – such a great extra source of protein for us vegetarians 🙂
My advice – make sure everyone is buzzed. You can read Dr. Seuss and sound like a genius.
Lol! Genius!
Don’t accidentally roast the groom… I may or may not have done that at my sister’s wedding. Luckily her husband has a great sense of humor and we have a great relationship 🙂
The salad looks amazing!!