Sydney: Unfiltered - Latest Comments

Re: Why We Chose the Omega VRT350HD

Kendra Williams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:28:21 -0000

Hi there, I have a question, so you are saying that your Omega came with two different baskets? I got the VRT350, and it only has one basket, and yeah, there was a LOT of pulp...my juice felt chewy. So I did strain it. If I could get a smaller holed basked I'd be really happy. :(

Re: Sometimes, you don’t need a plan.

Sydney Owen — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:00:20 -0000

I MARRIED MY SUMMER RELATIONSHIP. So there, Dad. ;)

Re: We’ll be Four Seasons guests for life.

Missy Keough — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:12:37 -0000

I wholeheartedly agree!! Four Seasons was amazing and the beds...OH THE BEDS!! They even brought us a roll up bed that was glorious. Definitely the best hotel I have ever stayed at. When I can swing it, I'll definitely be staying there. Totally worth it.

Re: We’ll be Four Seasons guests for life.

chriscruises — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:32:27 -0000

I love "When you find a brand who does the in-person experience as well as they do the online brand experience, it’s a magical thing." So true. Nailed.

Re: Specialty dining = thebombdotcom on Norwegian Pearl

Jamie Favreau — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:50:08 -0000

Have fun and I am so excited for you!!!

Re: Doing it “our way”

Missy Keough — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:22:11 -0000

It's hard to deal with family & what their wishes are as well as yours. We chose to not have a best man or maid of honor. I didn't want that kind of responsibility. I always found that part of the wedding process totally weird.
It's hard to make EVERYBODY happy as well as yourself. I can see why people renew their vows. Then they can do it their way.

Re: Doing it “our way”

Alan Kercinik — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:24:27 -0000

Granted, I am no woman. But when we planned ours, we had a vision of what we wanted which was, in some ways, quite traditional. But that was what L had always pictured, so we went with it. But there were definitely things throughout where we injected our spirit even to the most mundane of wedding tropes. This is but a small example, but I insisted on bacon-wrapped appetizers, in glass mugs, all around the pre-drink phase.

I think it's because, in many ways, people feel they're hosting a party for all their closest family and friends and want them to have a good time, within the construct of a 'wedding'. So there's not a ton of brainstorming and innovation going on when people look at it from that perspective.

Re: Almost time for #BlakeSheltonCruise!

Sydney Owen — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:20:12 -0000

And let me know if Jan and Mom come on the cruise, we'd have to have a big fat "OMG I LOVE MISSY SHE'S THE BEST THING EVERRRR" conversation/cocktails/dinner.

Re: Almost time for #BlakeSheltonCruise!

Sydney Owen — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:19:28 -0000

My dad sent me information on it, actually. I had told him earlier in the whole wedding/honeymoon planning process that if he found anything that would be awesome for a honeymoon, or if he ran into any opportunities, to let me know. He's a travel writer and a travel agent so it was pretty much in the stars. :)

Re: Almost time for #BlakeSheltonCruise!

Missy Keough — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:22:28 -0000

I can't wait to hear all about it!! Jamie and I discuss cruises but we've always veered towards Mexico instead. Mom and Jan go on big gay cruises all the time & they LOVE it.
Matter of fact, I'll have to send them this link. They also love country music. How did you find out about this?

Re: Why We Chose the Omega VRT350HD

Christy Gray Miller — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:36:04 -0000

I too researched like crazy, and bought the Omega VRT 350. Love it. My favorite drink so far is half a beet (Peeled), kiwi (Peeled), 1 large carrot, & 2 gala apples. This is great by itself, or you can always throw in a few strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Then itt will taste almost like a banana smoothie. Not sure why, but I pour it over ice and inhale. I like my juices cold, not room temperature. I also use a strainer while juicing. Not a fan of pulp. I juice for breakfast and lunch, then have a normal dinner. It's helping me lose those 10 pounds I need to shed.

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Jasmine Fowlkes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:32:25 -0000

No problem! I'm happy you're doing this YOUR way - screw what everyone else thinks (myself included)! I know it's going to be a blast! If nothing else, your hoax and fun wedding plans definitely changed my perspective on a few things, taught me to view things differently, and served as an eye-opener. Special thanks to you!

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Sydney Owen — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:15:23 -0000

FINALLY. Thank you. Jasmine, if there is anyone in this world that I would expect this comment from, it wouldn't be you. FINALLY someone says something about how they really felt about it. I know a lot of people didn't care, a lot of people did, but nobody ever said anything about it. You, Jasmine, are awesome. Seriously.

Thank you for being here, thank you for not unfollowing/unfriending, and thank you for the kind wishes. :)

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Jasmine Fowlkes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:09:56 -0000

So I was one of those idiots who got all excited for you on Valentine's Day, and liked and commented on your status. When I found out it was all a joke, I seriously hated you. Legit was disgusted and offended. I honestly didn't think joking about something as serious as getting engaged or marriage was funny at all. Almost unfriended and unfollowed you on all social networks (yes, I'm petty), not only because the joke was rude, but I also didn't want to see anything else that you might think would be OK to joke about so publicly. The whole situation honestly left a real sour taste in my mouth about you...

...and then I read this post, and saw the "real" announcement on Facebook today, and my perspective changed. (And I was actually glad I didn't unfriend you after all. LOL)

In college, I always admired from afar your ability to push the envelope, think outside the box, and be different. Your "wind tunnel wedding" and perspective on marriage is no different - and I absolutely respect that and love it at the same time. I respect that you didn't tell the whole world when it REALLY happened, and I mostly respect your honest and transparency about the "Valentine's Day hoax". I like that you apologized for the joke, while not apologizing for how you view marriage, how you feel, and your personal opinion and thoughts on a happy relationship. Long story short, YOU GO GIRL!

I'm just as happy for you as I was before during "the hoax", and I'm glad you're tying the knot YOUR way, and not the way that the world thinks you should. I'm personally a traditionalist and couldn't ever do it the way you are, but boy am I blown away with admiration just because it's so fitting for Sydney Owen!

Best wishes to you and Barry (whom I've never met but bet he's a keeper!) on 10.11.12, and for a lifetime after that.

Keep in touch!
Jasmine

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Sydney Owen — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:06:01 -0000

Thank you, Ashley! Hope you're doing well!

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Sydney Owen — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:05:45 -0000

Thank you, Jamie!

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Sydney Owen — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:05:35 -0000

Thank you, Lauren! Also? Miss you.

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Ashley Crimaldi — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:57:17 -0000

What an awesome story Sydney! I'm so happy for you guys! Congrats!

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Jamie Favreau — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:40:07 -0000

Congrats. Very awesome!

Re: This is not a hoax aka we’re gettin’ hitched.

Lauren Warthan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:14:22 -0000

Love you guys and so happy for you! Plus, platitudes.

Re: SNL’s Creative Process

ExplorewithMac — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:56 -0000

Very useful for young writers to understand this process. Thanks for the info.

Re: Confessions of an Addict

Missy Keough — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:30:18 -0000

YAHOOOEY!! So happy you're back up and at 'em. Now I'VE got a dopey grin on MY face!! Funny how emotional I get for you. Sometimes I wonder if you can hear me yelling "YEAH GIRL!!" from back here in the Midwest. Thank you for laying it all out there for us. We're with you all the way!!

Re: Gratitude: Unfiltered.

Sydney Owen — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:46:52 -0000

Let's party, sister. Get your 100-jump-wonder ass down to Elsinore. :)

Re: Gratitude: Unfiltered.

Sydney Owen — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:46:28 -0000

Thank you, Jamie! :)

Re: Gratitude: Unfiltered.

Mary Flannery — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:32:16 -0000

I don't even know you 9yet) Syd and I adore you. I'm sure we'll meet soon!!! mary