As if Friday and Saturday haven't been interesting enough...here is #3...to add to the big mash up of emotions that I've had this weekend.
Congrats, R! I'm very happy for you. You're first, just as we all predicted back in high school.
My friend of 18 years, who has always lived less than 20 houses away from me, has gotten engaged. The wedding is tentatively next year, and I've been asked to be one of the bridesmaid.
Other than congratulating her and being happy for her, I really did not know how to react. There's never been a wedding that's been so close to me. All the previous weddings that have occurred were those of somewhat distant relatives that I didn't care much about, and I've avoided them using whatever excuse I can. But this is different. No excuse in the world is big enough for me to avoid this. Nor do I want to, because I'm sincerely happy for her and want to be there on her big day. How could I possibly turn down a friend that I've known all my life?
I am truly happy for her, but a wedding/marriage that's so close to me presents two issues for me.
Practically speaking, being a bridesmaid involves wearing a dress. The last time I wore a dress was at my high school grad, seven years ago. I cannot even start to explain how awkward I feel wearing a dress. But there's nothing I can do.
The second issue adds to what happened yesterday. Being a friend of 18 years, obviously my parents know her. After telling them this news tonight, their reaction seems a bit strange. I'm pretty sure it's because they're thinking about my situation in relation to all of this. Now I really wonder who saw who yesterday.
It's been a heck of a weekend. First M is leaving for Van. Then, I see X. Now, my childhood best friend is about to get married.
What's next?
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