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Mike & Mindy's Shower

August 29, 2004 - 4:15pm

Mike and Mindy are getting married in October. I've known Mike since high school where we met in art class. They had a couple's shower today at Mike's parents house. It was really nice. They totally made out like bandits, which is the whole point of the shower, really. Both Mike and Mindy's families were extremely gracious and hilarious too. Celebrating with friends was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Driving back home, I felt a twang of sadness. I guess it's because I'm not getting married. I've had so much marriage happiness around me in the past 6 months I feel like it should be my turn and that there's something wrong with me because it's not. So I was thinking these things and then stopped myself. Wait, I'm happy. My life is absolutely incredible. I have no reason to feel sad. I've got a great job. I'm pursuing higher education. I've got great friends. And there's no one in my life right now that I'd want to commit to forever. So instead of feeling bad about it, I am thankful that I've had so many wonderful relationships throughout the years. And I can look forward to many wonderful relationships in the future. My life is full of good things. I have nothing to be sad about.

Well, except for one thing. I'm sad that I can't have a big party where the lots of family and friends get together to celebrate. People joke that it's only weddings and funerals that bring everyone together, but it's true. It makes me sad, but I'm going to do something about it. I'm going to have huge party when I graduate. It will be a whole weekend long. I'll invite all my friends in other citiies as well as the extended family. (Which means I'd better start planning now so they can start planning travel arrangements.) There will be a big meal and then drinking and dancing - just like a wedding...except we'll be celebrating my achievement rather than my relationship. Really, it's just an excuse to have a big party and have people who are important to my life around.

Do you want to come celebrate with me? I guess I'd better start planning. Right now all I can figure is that it will be next summer. Probably early in the summer so it's not too hot. It will be in Arlington. The rest of the plan will be coming soon.

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i've been wanting to do something like that for ages good on you for actually doing it. :)
Posted by amanda on August 29, 2004 - 5:52pm
don't feel too sad, erica. i'm not married, either. and yes, i'd love to return to tejas for a big party. i've only been in new york one day but i feel pangs of homesickness.
Posted by adam on August 29, 2004 - 9:30pm
J & I wouldn't miss it for the world. :)
Posted by karen on August 29, 2004 - 9:53pm
I'd better be invited. Otherwise, I'm going to crash it.
Posted by Leia on August 30, 2004 - 5:55am
That sounds like a lot of fun!
Posted by jc on August 31, 2004 - 4:45pm
Perhaps you could create a few pieces of art and have an opening. Somehow incorporate your graduate work into an autobiographical exhibit.
Posted by justathought on August 31, 2004 - 4:46pm
Hell YEAH! I'll be there!
Posted by SummerStar on August 31, 2004 - 11:18pm

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