I got to watch a friend's wedding on Zoom this weekend. I wish I could have been there in person, of course. But it was so nice to see the ceremony online.
They referenced wizards and Hedwig's Origin of Love in their vows, and it was so damn sweet.
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Toes
I went to a Leap Day wedding.
Normally, I wouldn't think to tell you this some four months later, but I think about it every time I look at my toes. And except for slipper season -- which has since passed -- I'm mostly barefoot in my house, so I'm seeing my toes a lot more.
I got a pedicure for the wedding, and though my toenails have grown some, it hasn't chipped or otherwise done the things that nail polish does. It's shiny and lustrous and makes me feel a little bit like I'm at a fancy house in California, celebrating with friends.
So even though I'm not traveling, a little nail polish has made me feel transported.
Normally, I wouldn't think to tell you this some four months later, but I think about it every time I look at my toes. And except for slipper season -- which has since passed -- I'm mostly barefoot in my house, so I'm seeing my toes a lot more.
I got a pedicure for the wedding, and though my toenails have grown some, it hasn't chipped or otherwise done the things that nail polish does. It's shiny and lustrous and makes me feel a little bit like I'm at a fancy house in California, celebrating with friends.
So even though I'm not traveling, a little nail polish has made me feel transported.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The past few days
In no particular order:
A COVID-19 friendly art show.
A walk in the woods:
Seeing the face of a friend going through town.
Good news for someone I care about very much.
Correspondence.
Ice cream.
In-person conversations from a safe distance.
A COVID-19 friendly art show.
A walk in the woods:
Seeing the face of a friend going through town.
Good news for someone I care about very much.
Correspondence.
Ice cream.
In-person conversations from a safe distance.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Price is Right
In the Before Times -- all the way back at the end of February -- I went to Los Angeles for a wedding. It's a long flight from Atlanta, so I stayed a couple days. And one of the things I did while I was there was go to a taping of The Price is Right.
It's a ridiculous experience -- the whole thing took four hours? Six hours? -- but it was so neat to see everything up close, to hear the background banter, to see them pause everything after a light bulb exploded. (A light bulb exploded! You wouldn't know that from TV.)
The episode aired today, and I got to watch myself high five someone in my row who got called down, and scream and cheer (and also look insufficiently enthusiastic when I didn't know the camera was there). I wasn't a contestant, but I was there, and it was such a thrilling thing to see myself enjoying it.
That same day, I went to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live. That aired immediately and I could only see myself if I knew I was there. On The Price is Right, if you know me, you can definitely see me. It was a cool vestige of Then. My last one, probably, though maybe something else will float down. In any event -- it was great to see.
It's a ridiculous experience -- the whole thing took four hours? Six hours? -- but it was so neat to see everything up close, to hear the background banter, to see them pause everything after a light bulb exploded. (A light bulb exploded! You wouldn't know that from TV.)
The episode aired today, and I got to watch myself high five someone in my row who got called down, and scream and cheer (and also look insufficiently enthusiastic when I didn't know the camera was there). I wasn't a contestant, but I was there, and it was such a thrilling thing to see myself enjoying it.
That same day, I went to a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live. That aired immediately and I could only see myself if I knew I was there. On The Price is Right, if you know me, you can definitely see me. It was a cool vestige of Then. My last one, probably, though maybe something else will float down. In any event -- it was great to see.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Stay (I Missed You)
I have fond memories of a concert in college where Lisa Loeb played with Dweezil Zappa, and I'm pretty sure I can still sing all the words to Stay (I Missed You). Today, I saw that Lisa Loeb is coming back to town, so I sent an e-mail to one of the friends I went to the show with to see if she might want to recreate our evening.
She replied enthusiastically, which is awesome. Even more awesome? The second person I emailed -- who was at the concert with us (even though I didn't remember that she was there) emailed another friend, who now lives in Texas. I haven't seen this friend in nearly three years -- since her wedding -- but she's going to fly in for a visit and the show. And I'm thrilled to get to spend some time with her, and with this group of people.
Lisa Loeb: bringing friends together.
She replied enthusiastically, which is awesome. Even more awesome? The second person I emailed -- who was at the concert with us (even though I didn't remember that she was there) emailed another friend, who now lives in Texas. I haven't seen this friend in nearly three years -- since her wedding -- but she's going to fly in for a visit and the show. And I'm thrilled to get to spend some time with her, and with this group of people.
Lisa Loeb: bringing friends together.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Not only is it not June...
But it's almost not July, either!
So I must tell you, briefly, that I had my first Sunday front-page story. Which is a big deal! And as cool as that is, you know what's even cooler?
The fact that when I told my brother I had a Sunday front-page story, he went out and bought the paper.
Brothers can be cool sometimes.
I'm gearing up for another wedding blitz, so I'm sure there will be many smiles about.
And y'know what else? August brings visitors to Atlanta. I'm excited to see you guys, loyal readers, you.
So I must tell you, briefly, that I had my first Sunday front-page story. Which is a big deal! And as cool as that is, you know what's even cooler?
The fact that when I told my brother I had a Sunday front-page story, he went out and bought the paper.
Brothers can be cool sometimes.
I'm gearing up for another wedding blitz, so I'm sure there will be many smiles about.
And y'know what else? August brings visitors to Atlanta. I'm excited to see you guys, loyal readers, you.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Of golf carts
Once a month, it seems, I remember I have a blog.
Today, I recall its existence to tell you about golf carts.
The humble golf cart has provided me with many moments of joy, key among them adventures in Southern climes with a dear, dear friend.
Today, I saw a truck filled with golf carts -- like the trucks you see on the highway full of cars, that defy the laws of gravity by how they stack them. Yes, that. But golf carts. It was so amazing.
(The Internet is not helping me find pictures of said wonder, but apparently there is a trucked-up version of the golf cart. Seek for yourself!)
Those of you who are loyal readers (hello, fellow once-a-month posters!) know that one of our own is to wed next weekend. I'm also thrilled to be a part of the festivities. (And, last weekend, to have participated in the nuptials of another good friend!)
And to close: a shout-out to parentheses, which have helped me greatly today in my writing, and in my life.
See you in June!
Today, I recall its existence to tell you about golf carts.
The humble golf cart has provided me with many moments of joy, key among them adventures in Southern climes with a dear, dear friend.
Today, I saw a truck filled with golf carts -- like the trucks you see on the highway full of cars, that defy the laws of gravity by how they stack them. Yes, that. But golf carts. It was so amazing.
(The Internet is not helping me find pictures of said wonder, but apparently there is a trucked-up version of the golf cart. Seek for yourself!)
Those of you who are loyal readers (hello, fellow once-a-month posters!) know that one of our own is to wed next weekend. I'm also thrilled to be a part of the festivities. (And, last weekend, to have participated in the nuptials of another good friend!)
And to close: a shout-out to parentheses, which have helped me greatly today in my writing, and in my life.
See you in June!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wedding Happiness
I ordered Tiaras for my sister and I for my wedding. My sis will be wearing hers more like a headband since I am the only one who is allowed to wear a legit tiara.
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