Last weekend was a good friend of ours birthday so we decided to celebrate with a Mexican Fiesta with a Christmas photo booth. What more could you ask for, right?
We did a backdrop with several paper snowflakes and a string of lights. The snowflakes weren't showing up too great in photos so some friends outlined them to make them stand out a little more.
Another friend had made these awesome photo props for her kindi class (kindi teachers are the best) so she brought them along.
The party was a blast and I love how great the photo booth pictures turned out!
Ok, time to get personal here. That night I woke up early and didn't quite feel right. I've never had food poisoning before, nor did I ever care to. But I guess someone had it in their mind to invite me and two other friends to this not so coveted club. Thankfully hubs was there to take care of me (and congratulate me every time I threw up..he's very supportive) and of course Zeke didn't leave my side even as I napped near the toilet.
Another thing I'm thankful for is how open hubs is about bodily functions (with that and the fact that my family is very open about sex, we're bound to have the most openly awkward kids in history) because let's face it, it wasn't pretty in our household that week and I had no strength left to try and hide it from anyone. I also received several messages from friends sharing some of their best food poisoning stories. It was a great comic relief and comfort and I feel like I now know those around me on a much deeper level...whether I wanted to or not.
Also, something else huge happened while I was sick. I took my very first sick day in Korea. This is big news guys. For the past two years I have worked through endless migraines, upset stomaches (that Korea food can be rough) and colds. There are so many times that had we been back home, I would have called in sick. But Korean work ethic is so completely different. You are still expected to show up to work when you are sick but this was one time that I simply couldn't. Besides, I'm not sure how effective my teaching would have been with me running out of the room every 10 minutes. I'm so thankful for a boss that was ok with this (even if she didn't know what a sick day was) and I was able to stay home and rest.
So tell me, can you be open about these things with your significant other? Do they get grossed out? I'll be honest, I did when we first got married but it's gotten better with time. Hopefully I'll have a steel stomach by the time we have kids and I have to clean them up when they're sick.
18 comments:
food poisoning is the worst :-/ but the party looks like it was a hit!!
Food poisoning is the worst! I got it really bad on a date at Disneyland once and actually pooped in my pants in real life... on a date... in real life. Top 10 most embarrassing moments, uh yah. So don't feel too bad. Oh, and my husband is the king of bodily functions. We got the whole farting thing out of the way on probably our 2nd date...
Glad you're feeling better!
It was so worth it! Ha!
That just went on my list of favorite comments. That's awesome! And let's face it, everyone has had that 'accident' before but on a date....in Disneyland?! That takes the cake, congrats on best embarrassing story ever!
Love this! Super cute! We are supposed to have a Christmas party this weekend. I might borrow the Santa photo booth idea!
Sorry about the food poisoning. :( That's the worst.
oh gosh you poor thing! Food Poisoning is no fun! The worst case for me was during a family vacation in Montana...in a camper! Needless to say it was a pretty rough/uncomfortable/miserable experience - although I think all cases are!
I love all the cute photos from your party - the props and background turned out great!
My hubby is a Dr., so it's pretty much expected that if I'm feeling wrong in some way, he'll ask questions (not all that I want to answer!). At first it was just too weird and I didn't feel comfortable answering them all. With time though I've gotten used to it and honestly, it typically helps get to the bottom of what's wrong with me and getting to feel better, faster!
Love the photobooth!! Awesome! Those props are phenomenal..
Hubs never had any shame.. It take me a long time for bathroom behavior to come about.. but now we have no shame what so ever.. I think you just hit a point and its all shameless shame spiral of sharing :)
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Oh my boyfriend and I can share anything and everything. Apparently it's more common to keep certain things to yourself, and so sometimes people think we're weird with how much we tell each other. I think it just means we're completely comfortable with ourselves and each other! And I actually like it that way :)
I'm so sorry you were sick though! I've never had food poisoning, but I'm praying I never do...hope you're all good now!
This Christmas photobooth is so great! I love the snowflake backdrop almost as much as I love love love those cut outs! So fun!
your party/photobooth looks super cute! no fun about being sick though... i think when it's pretty bad, the whole charade of not talking about gross stuff goes out the door ha. you're luck your guy is understanding!!
Go for it! It was a blast and everyone loved getting in and taking pictures!
Oh no! Man, I don't know how you got through it! I had a rough enough time when I was in the comfort of my own home! That's nice hat you have a doctor in the house to figure out what's wrong with you!
Thanks! My friend did an awesome job! And I agree, hubs was always definitely more comfortable with that stuff but after we got married it didn't take me long to catch up.
That's awesome! I've always ben a big supporter of over sharing if both parties are ok with it. That way when sicknesses come up, it's not the least bit awkward!
Thanks so much! I was really excited with how it all turned out and actually the snowflakes are all still up!
Thanks so much! And I'm so glad he is too, when you feel that bad it's hard to put on a show like everything's fine!
This is such a great idea! I love all your props, and your background is so pretty! Pictures are so much fun to look back on! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi there! Stopping by to let you know that I featured your photo booth today at our Weekend Wonders Party. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Come by and grab a feature button too if you'd like. You can find it here: http://thethriftinessmiss.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekend-wonders-21-w-features.html#.UOY4hG_BFPI
Have a wonderful day!!
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