“BRIDEZILLA” and “KEENER” defined…

I’m going to post the definition of “BRIDEZILLA” according to various sources.
I’m sooooo tired of people using this term to describe most brides who are doing their own wedding planning.  Anybody shelling out money for their wedding would of course want their wedding to reflect the couple and their tastes.   Anybody, bride or groom, would like things to go smoothly.   Brides can also be super-planners aka “keeners” and “over-achievers”.  <– Yep.  This is probably where I fit in.  =P

The name “Bridezilla” comes from mixing the two words “Bride” and “Godzilla”.

According to Wikipedia.org:
“Bridezilla is a generic term used to describe a difficult, unpleasant, perfectionist bride who leaves aggravated family, friends and bridal vendors in her wake. A bridezilla is obsessed with her wedding as her perfect day and will disregard the feelings of the family, bridesmaids and even her groom in her quest for the perfect wedding.  The first known citation was in The Boston Globe, June 29, 1995.[1] Bridezillas is also the name of a reality television show on WE: Women’s Entertainment.” 

Wordspy.com has this article on what a “Bridezilla” is.
 http://www.wordspy.com/words/bridezilla.asp

Here’s what “Keener” means:

A “Keener” is a Canadian term for a go-getter who is also laid-back.  I picked up this term in the late 80’s in university.  A keener is someone who studies much harder than everyone else, does all their homework and perhaps more than what is asked, and always puts schoolwork above leisure, socializing or sleep.

Perhaps I’m not a “keener” either as I’ve still been going out a lot and socializing.  Sometimes I forego sleep though!  =)

I definitely admit to being an “over-achiever”, one who tries to perform better or achieve more success than expected.  This would be because of how our parents raised us.  I wouldn’t say this is a bad thing as it hurts noone unlike a “Bridezilla” who hurts others or a “keener” who inadvertently shortchanges his or her own self.

So now, Mr. Bloom is no longer calling me “Bridezilla” after I showed him how real “Bridezillas” are on TV and on You Tube.  Do a search for “Bridezilla” on YouTube.com and you’ll quickly see the difference.  I may be an over-achiever but at least I’m cool as a cucumber and enjoying every minute of my engagement, wedding planning, and my family and friends!  I’m one happy camper!