This may be a record- I can’t recall ever going this long without a blog post! Needless to say, I’m happy to be writing now and hope that once the wedding is over, my posts will resume their blissful schedule of regularity (sans the help of Metamucil).
So here I am…a bride to be. I can’t really properly describe that chaotic bliss my life has been over the past 16 months. This engagement has been so enjoyable- it’s been a whirlwind of parties, thoughtful gestures, generous gifts, and jubilant well wishes. A wedding truly brings out the beautiful side of human beings- to be surrounded by so many loving and supportive family and friends is sooooo humbling.
There have been some obstacles along the way…but life always throws those curve balls when you least expect it. Getting married has reminded me to take a step back and just go with the flow- when things take a turn for the worst, you jump into survival mode. I have never been more organized, time efficient, or self-assured…I feel like a grown up (cough, cough, though I have been one for quite some time). But it feels really good…like this was the path I was meant to be on along. I just finally found my way and stayed the course.
With my wedding six days away, all feels right in the world. Each morning Fitz and I are waking up with giddy grins and a happy jump in our steps. With all of this I know that as consumed as my life has been, I have enjoyed every minute of research, planning, calling, selecting, and contemplating each and every minute wedding detail. It was all absolutely worth it.
Tonight my sister and her fiancee are taking Fitz and I to see U2 in concert at Soldier Field, as a wedding gift. Initially when they offered the tickets, I wasn’t 100% sold, thinking I would be really stressed with wedding stuff and may need the time to get organized for the trip. Then I said SCREW IT (okay, maybe an F bomb was involved too). I know that everything will be just fine with the wedding- and right now, it’s time to kill the stress, kick back and go with the flow of life. Plus it’s pretty hard to turn down a fun night with great friends and family- because these are the things that matter. Oh, and Bono was a pretty sweet sell too.
“Hello, hello….
I’m at a place called Vertigo
It’s everything I wish I didn’t know
Except you gimme something
I can feel…”(U2, Lyrics for Vertigo)
September 14, 2009 at 9:24 pm |
Your joy comes out in every word. What a beautiful read. Congratulations again to you and Fitz. I am sorry I’ll miss your big day.