I wrote a really long post the other day and forgot to actually post it when I was done, so this is the cliff notes version of the past several days.....as I write, I'm listening to pandora; if you want some good music, make a station for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Saturday, I worked at my old job 4pm to 11:30. It was the busiest day so far this year and it was so much fun. I didn't get to bake, but I did clean out the ice cream machine because they had dyed the vanilla ice cream green for St.Patty's Day. I really enjoyed being back there for the weekend.
I love being busy. I think that is why despite going a little crazy before, working 30 hours with 16 hours of classes and all my campus ministries stuff was great for me because I stayed busy.
Sunday, I drove to Birmingham to go to the Church at Brook Hills with Jackie and her fiance, John. David Platt is in India on a mission trip, so I didn't get to hear him preach, but it was a really great service anyway. Jackie and I had lunch with her mom, sisters, and nieces before we went to David's Bridal to look for wedding dresses.
Looking for wedding dresses makes it real. It means my roommate and best friend is getting married. Seeing her try on dresses was a bitter sweet moment for me. I am so happy to be a part of all of this with her, as her maid of honor. I couldn't believe it, but she found her dress, it was actually the first one she put on. She looked beautiful in it and I can wait to see her walk down the isle. We looked through bridesmaids dresses and only picked a color. I've been researching my duties as the maid of honor and I am getting more and more excited for the big day to get here.
It has also gotten me thinking about my own wedding that might eventually happen some day...thinking about bridesmaids, colors, dresses and the little details. I have decided that I want to have a Jewish processional; that means the groom will walk down the isle with his parents, then I will with my parents. Then the groom's family will offer a cup of wine as a "proposal" of the covenant between families. I think incorporating both families reminds us that it's not just about the bride and groom. I've also decided that I like green and black, with a little plum. As for the dress, I think I would go really simple, but elegant. I guess we'll see when the day comes.
Monday, I ended up watching a marathon of Pretty Little Liars while doing pilates to the DVD I stole from Jackie's room. (I was watching the DVD on my computer in front of the tv). I was supposed to hang out with my mom in the afternoon, but she got busy at work, so I ended up spending the night at my parents house that night after watching the movie It's Kind of a Funny Story with them.
Tuesday, I had a dentist appointment early in the morning. It went really well. Apparently I have good teeth, except that one I had a root canal on... : )
I rewarded myself for the good visit by getting lunch at Scott Street Deli, my favorite place for lunch during the week. If you haven't been, go now. Get a chicken salad sandwich on homemade bread, you wont regret it. I ate my sandwich at ASF by the lake. It was nice to read and take in the sun.
I went to my mom's water aerobics class at the YMCA that night and ate dinner with my parents at Earth Fare. Dad had fried chicken, corn and beans; mom had a fruit topped salad. I had spring rolls and california rolls with real crab. yuuummmmm. For desert we went to Nancy's for italian ice! I concluded the day by falling asleep on the couch to the food network.
So what am I thankful for? I'm thankful for a job and things to do. I'm thankful for friends and fellowship that comes with planning a wedding. I'm thankful for my parents and the little things they do for me that mean a lot to me. I'm thankful for a beautiful day to take in some vitamin D. I'm thankful for a friend who is willing to be my accountability partner.
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