Our Monogram

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Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA Engagement Date: March 31, 2006 Wedding Date: November 3, 2007 Venue: Radisson Hotel About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!

November 10th, 2006 @ 3:01 pm by Mrs. Kiwi

Miss Lime’s post brought to mind our monogram. It’s a lot like a few of hers, but “colorful.” My friend Laura designed it for us, completely unasked! I am so excited because from the very start of our engagement I’ve wanted a monogram - our very own blending of initlals. I’ve tried to make my own, and failed miserably. Why is something like that so hard?

So, in telling Laura about my search to find a decent monogram, she informed me about her idea to get into graphic design. One night I checked my mail and not only did she send a monogram mock up but she also sent an STD mockup! Now, the first monogram was okay, but Mr. Kiwi had a problem with his letter. So, feeling eternally ungrateful, I asked if she could maybe make it the color of the STD , and change the “P.” This is what she sent:

I was so excited I screamed! Mr. K was alarmed and asked me what the hell I was so excited about. I showed him and he said, “Wow, that’s great!!” So, we have a monogram. And I LOVE it. It couldn’t be more perfect. Thanks, AGAIN, Laura!