I've been running around like a crazy person for the past three weeks. I normally am much better about being reasonable with my time, some play, some rest. But not lately- all play! I almost fell asleep on my keyboard Monday... not good.
One of my good friends, who I met through my church's summer Deputation program in 1996, got married last weekend. Stephanie is a cool chick, who knows more people than anyone I know- she makes friends everywhere. Her husband Greg is the same way- they are a great match.
I helped Steph with her wedding plans over the past several months- invitations, reception decor, flower ideas etc. To be honest, quite stressful! I was quickly reminded how much work a wedding is and was convinced when I finally tie the knot it's going to be a small, simple affair! But her wedding was beautiful, elegant and fun- just what she wanted.
Last week was the bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner/barn party-square dance, and finally the wedding on Saturday afternoon. Everything really came together- she was so, so happy- glowing really. We've spent many a night talking about the chump boyfriends she's had, so it was great to see her finally find the right one. Greg takes such good care of her and is a super guy. It's nice to see beautiful things like that happen.
I was very aware though, that my number of single friends are starting to dwindle. My sister said she felt "lapped" by her friends. Well I feel the same way, several times over. Most of them are married, have houses and are starting to have kids. I have a rented apartment and a borrowed car. If you lined them up on paper, that's pretty pathetic! But really, I am quite fine. Someday I'd like those things, but for now, I really like my rented apartment, and don't have too many cares about things. And I can always visit my family and friends when I need time in a house or a yard. And I have $$ to spend on my fabuloso nephews ; )
I guess you never know how life is going to turn out, though it seems like it's never what you really expected. I heard somewhere that the Danish are the happiest folks on earth, why? Because they have low expectations! Everything is a treat, a blessing, wonderful! What an interesting way of living. That's just about the opposite of the good 'ol US of A. I don't know if I can re-program my mind to think that way. I think it's a battle everyday to be grateful for what we have, when it's so much easier to see what you don't have. Maybe that's why it's good to work where I do. I see everyday, all day, the need that exists. Hunger, sickness, oppression, war- that is scary stuff we rarely have to deal with here.
Off the soapbox, honestly! Weddings to famine... how did I get there? I think too much! Here are some fun photos from last week.
One of my good friends, who I met through my church's summer Deputation program in 1996, got married last weekend. Stephanie is a cool chick, who knows more people than anyone I know- she makes friends everywhere. Her husband Greg is the same way- they are a great match.
I helped Steph with her wedding plans over the past several months- invitations, reception decor, flower ideas etc. To be honest, quite stressful! I was quickly reminded how much work a wedding is and was convinced when I finally tie the knot it's going to be a small, simple affair! But her wedding was beautiful, elegant and fun- just what she wanted.
Last week was the bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner/barn party-square dance, and finally the wedding on Saturday afternoon. Everything really came together- she was so, so happy- glowing really. We've spent many a night talking about the chump boyfriends she's had, so it was great to see her finally find the right one. Greg takes such good care of her and is a super guy. It's nice to see beautiful things like that happen.
I was very aware though, that my number of single friends are starting to dwindle. My sister said she felt "lapped" by her friends. Well I feel the same way, several times over. Most of them are married, have houses and are starting to have kids. I have a rented apartment and a borrowed car. If you lined them up on paper, that's pretty pathetic! But really, I am quite fine. Someday I'd like those things, but for now, I really like my rented apartment, and don't have too many cares about things. And I can always visit my family and friends when I need time in a house or a yard. And I have $$ to spend on my fabuloso nephews ; )
I guess you never know how life is going to turn out, though it seems like it's never what you really expected. I heard somewhere that the Danish are the happiest folks on earth, why? Because they have low expectations! Everything is a treat, a blessing, wonderful! What an interesting way of living. That's just about the opposite of the good 'ol US of A. I don't know if I can re-program my mind to think that way. I think it's a battle everyday to be grateful for what we have, when it's so much easier to see what you don't have. Maybe that's why it's good to work where I do. I see everyday, all day, the need that exists. Hunger, sickness, oppression, war- that is scary stuff we rarely have to deal with here.
Off the soapbox, honestly! Weddings to famine... how did I get there? I think too much! Here are some fun photos from last week.
photo courtesty of my lovely friend Amy Fattore!
Steph's Ladies Night Out... manicures, Italian food, yummy dessert- perfect!
The couple giving toasts at the rehearsal dinner at the Grange in Duvall, WA
Decorating team for the reception
My lovely friends Anne and Erin
Time to celebrate- Erin, Me and Team Kansas: Anne, Becky and Anne
Me and Steph munching on Submarinos (aka Twinkies) in Tenancingo, MX circa 1996
1 comment:
I noticed that the more I go to shopping malls or read magazines the less content I am - I see all of the stuff I don't have and am told I need to have to be fulfilled.
Great photos. I like the photo with bubble that has a picture in it.
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