I am a die hard romantic. To my bones. Always and forever. Yep, that's me.
One of my favorite activities is going to a wedding that I know will last. A union where there is equal measure love, respect, thanks, and focus. Well, one of my very good friends has met and proposed to the woman of his dreams and they are getting married in October up in Pensacola. Don't know how I'll fit it in, but you can color me there!!!!
But....I got some really great news earlier today. When I worked at Tropicana the guy that hired me on was one hell of a man. Kind, thoughtful, funny, smart, good looking, focused, successful - I could go on and on. I had never worked for anyone that I respected more than he. On our team was an analyst that I really admired. I found out after we had been friends for a while I wasn't on the top of her list for people she wanted to hang out with at first. But a week in Bentonville AR with me, and we became lifelong friends and allies. Over the years my boss was promoted and the team split up. However the three of us remained very good friends. In fact - if I had a little brother I couldn't love or admire him more than I do this man. An her - as I sit here remembering all the fun I've had with her, what I've learned from and with her, how often she has turned my tears into a smile and kept me going all I can say is WOW. On my desk I have a picture of the three of us on our last business trip together. We were in New Orleans and doin' Burboun St that night. (maybe after I know ya'll better I'll tell that story.) We are smiling and drinking and just enjoying the hell out of each other.
Well today she called to tell me they are getting married on November 12th and will I be there? Will I Be There?!?!? Does Pooh love honey? Does an elephant have big ears?!? Hell yes, I'll be there! AND....they're getting married at Disney - 15 mins. from my house. I CAN TAKE A CAB!!!!
So, while they remain nameless at this point - Congratulations my friends. NO ONE could be happier, No One could be prouder. No two people deserve the happiness you share more than you do. (damn it, I'm crying again)
Posted by Tammi at August 10, 2004 06:41 PMThats just too cool Tammi!!
Congrats to your friends!!
Oh, Pensacola is God's Country! Let me know where you're staying and I'll give you the scoop. That's my hometown.
Congratulations on two fun weddings. It's always fun when you really like both people. Geez, I've been to too many where I've been thinking to myself, "Damn, is he the biggest jerkweed in the world?" or "Wow, could he have found a bigger bitch?" :)
Posted by: Boudicca at August 10, 2004 08:20 PM"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" One of my favorite quotes (Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias)
Congrats to your friends!
Congratulations! Another couple signing up the 60 year contract, gotta love it! (Remember to take a couple tissues!) :D
Posted by: Lee Ann at August 11, 2004 12:07 PM