Gabrr

Now, I know I shouldn't be complaining, when I spoke to Shelby last night it was -40 in Minneapolis and not looking to get any warmer, however... I live in Georgia. And while I remind people that it does get cold here, that doesn't mean I want it to get cold.

I ought to be making my way up to noodle for a lunch date with Laura, and yet... I don't really want to get out of bed. I'm hoping tomorrow warms up-- no way do I want to be out in subzero (ok, 15 degree) temperatures in a cocktail dress for semi-formal!!

The Rundown

And no, it doesn't involve The Rock.

Last week ended up being pretty great. Jeremy decided he was going to drive up and surprise me! So Thanksgiving day, he showed up and spent a couple days here with me, which was really great. He drove back down yesterday and made it back alive (his crazy self rode the motorcycle) so needless to say I'm thankful for that as well.

Since Mon went so well at work, I was able to send off something for Val, Matt, and Ana for Christmas; even though it wasn't exactly what I wanted, it'll work just fine. I'm just picky about when I get something in particular in my head.

I have a lot to do over the next couple of days... I've been tasked not only with cleaning out the fridge (god help me) but getting my brother in the GED program at GPC... blargh. At least I have work tomorrow, which will be great because not only will it mean more money, but it will mean less time just sitting here doing nothing (kinda like I am now). I'm also looking for a place to possibly have a big party next New Year's-- there's nothing official yet, but since dates usually indicate things like that... I guess it's official. Judging by the way things went with the rest of the family, I'm doing really well to get that out of it! I'll have to talk to him some more tonight and see if we can't nail down something that involves spreading the word. And yes, I'm being intentionally vague.

That's about all for now. I'm going to go eat something small to tide me over until Lex calls for lunch, and see if I can't start on the short story I've wanted to write for a while now.

Adam and Erin

I wish I knew where my card reader was-- Adam and Erin got married last night and it was so wonderful, and so very them. They had the ceremony and reception at the Moulin Rouge room at Paris on Ponce (antiques store, for those of you not from 'round here). Erin looked absolutely beautiful, and Adam as strangely adorable as ever; they really are perfect for each other, and I can't imagine two people who will be happier together. The food, of course, was amazing and Adam's brother Drew did all the cheesecakes-- I think there was a total of six or seven cakes, the "wedding cake" had a little pumpkin bride and groom, and I munched on a Saffron Spice cheesecake with homemade raspberry sauce. Tres magnifique.

It was also really beautiful the way that everyone was included in the ceremony-- Adam and Erin feel like all their friends are family, and family is extremely important. People were invited up to tell stories and make their own toasts, and the ceremony was done in the middle of the room and led directly in to the celebration (aka, reception). I hope that Jeremy won't mind doing something like that, I'd really like it. Plus, there are a lot of logistical upsides to it. Short ceremony means kids (and I) won't get antsy, being there already means that the entire thing doesn't have to pick up and move the entire thing somewhere else (which cuts costs), and we can do pictures while everyone else gets settled in with food and whatnot before toasts.

Everyone keeps asking why I'm having children there, and I happen to think children are loads of fun at wedding receptions. Apparently friends of mine up north have never had a good experience with children at a wedding, and the way I put it to Shelby is that we always understood that it was a privilage to be at an adult function and we better behave or we would be in deep crap, possibly for the rest of our lives. Also, it would be entirely rude to even tangentially ban children from the ceremony and reception given the number of people I know with children (in both the literal and colloquial senses). Most of the weddings I've been to start early evening and go to late evening, giving those with children an opportunity to come celebrate, and leave when they're ready, and those who might have earlier obligations to celebrate as well.

I'm dying for some sushi, but it'll have to wait for lunch Monday-- that's when Sushi Avenue does their amazing specials, lunch during the week. I'm excited, also, to maybe try a new lunch every week...

On that note, I'll write up my restaurant review and go try to find something to amuse myself until it's an appropriate hour to sleep.