Time to do what momma said! “Use your words” and organize your likes into a short description about what makes you happy. This sounds so obvious and easy, but you may find the difficulty lies in following the K.I.S.S. rule: Keep It Simple (now don’t get mad because I didn’t make this up) Stupid.
This would be an easy exercise if all of your likes followed a pretty evident pattern, but people (and women in particular) are often more complex. For example, you may like country music, high fashion, the Christmas season, small get-togethers, and action movies. Whew! Where is the common thread in there? If this is you, you may need to look beyond the surface for the underlying emotion or aspect that appeals to you. In this example, perhaps you like the connection to home, warmth, and family you feel when listening to country music and what you experience during Christmas while the high fashion and action movies show that you have style and a sense of adventure.
Your summary may read: “I enjoy intimate gatherings and like to be both stylish and adventurous while staying grounded with a connection to family and friends”.
Now you are getting somewhere! This short sentence says much about you and gives you a lot to work with in developing a vision for your special day.
So give it a try and remember to follow the K.I.S.S. rule. Jot down a sentence or two that as close as possible describes what makes you happy. The key is to combine specifics (small gatherings, etc.) with emotions (connection with family, etc.).
Next week: The Vision
Happy planning!
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