Hello Blank Page

Staring at this page for days now, I can't seem to find my jo or my mo regarding what I should place in this space. Shall I report on my tv viewing of the past two weeks? Probably not. Two episodes of Wildfire with Bratface doesn't really call for a play-by-play or running commentary. How about what I had for lunch? No? You don't care? Right, me neither.

Maybe a wedding report... .   

The Italy Wedding. I'm getting more excited, but more apprehensive as well. Our trip has been extended to 11 days. Eleven days with 32 people. Very shiny, happy people. People who are do-ers and joiners. People whose idea of a good time is to do every single thing together. "Let's ALL go out for a picnic. Let's ALL make dinner together. Let's ALL take a walk after dinner. Let's ALL go check out this gallery, then we'll play games all night and no, there is no opt-out." This type of togetherness is not for everyone. Like introverts. It really takes a toll on me. I have discovered that I have a three day threshold for family visits and that all of the over-stimulation requires seven days of peace, quiet and recuperation. In doing the math I expect a full recovery from Eleven Days of Togetherness, even if it is in Italy, by late July or early August.

I helped out at little sister's bridal shower, just like a good bridesmaid should. We had a sisterly tiff. So that was fun. The other two weddings (remember? Four of them from 5/12 - 6/6) are far less painful but that in no way absolves them. My "i hate weddings" mantra is only growing stronger by the day.

Comments

[savia]

Where in Italy is the wedding?

Italian weddings are the absolute BEST. They feed you incredible food and you eat for about four hours straight. And the hospitality...

I have been to two in the home country, and they are definitely memorable.

I am so envious, you have no idea.

[Kelliqua]

Savia, we will be staying in Tuscany, Sienna to be exact. In a castle turned villa that will be fully occupied by all members of both sides of the couple-to-be-wed's family. The bride is my sister-in-law.

I do plan on packing expandable clothing. I think I'll need it, the food is all I keep hearing about and I am the perfect candidate to try EVERYTHING.

[OHmommy]

Oh, an Italian wedding sounds divine. So do sisterly tiffs, LOL. :)