It's funny how differently two people can perceive the same event. Especially when those people have similar backgrounds and ideals because they were raised in the same family. Though I guess it's not all that unusual for siblings to have totally different viewpoints on life. The important ting to remember is that perception does not equal truth.

Travel agents and wedding planners

It's my understanding that the whole idea behind people like travel agents and wedding planners is that it is their job to find you the best deals. To negotiate on your behalf. To reveal the tricks and secrets that save you time and money making your trip, or wedding, respectively the best possible experience. So how is it that my first experience with both cost my double what it would have had I done things on my own?